July 8th 2024.
Emma Roberts, the 33-year-old American actress, has expressed that being a "nepo baby" is not as glamorous as it may seem. She revealed that her famous dad, Eric Roberts, and aunt, Julia Roberts, have actually caused her to lose job opportunities in the past. Despite making a name for herself in the 2010s with roles in popular films like Scream 4 and We're the Millers, as well as being a star on American Horror Story, Emma believes her career could have been even more successful without her family connections.
Many people may not be familiar with the term "nepo baby," which refers to individuals in the entertainment industry who are perceived to have benefited from the success of their parents or relatives in similar careers. Emma, however, insists that she is not one. In fact, she claims to have lost more jobs due to her family ties than she has gained. She shared, "People have opinions, and sometimes, maybe they're not good opinions of people in your family."
Emma's aunt, Julia Roberts, is a household name and a highly successful actress in her own right. However, in Emma's eyes, having a famous relative can sometimes do more harm than good. She mentioned a 2022 article by the New Yorker that depicted nepo babies as actual babies, superimposing their faces onto the bodies of infants. While Emma was not featured in the image, she still found it to be a "cheap shot." She said, "Should I be offended? It was a viral hating-on-people thing." Emma believes that the topic of nepo babies could have been approached more thoughtfully and with nuance, rather than being a source of negativity and criticism.
Interestingly, Emma pointed out that even someone as famous and successful as George Clooney could be considered a nepo baby. His aunt, Rosemary Clooney, was a well-known actress and singer in the 1950s. Emma joked, "Why is no one calling out George Clooney for being a nepo baby?" She believes that women in the industry are more likely to be labeled as such, while men are not as often. Emma said, "I feel like young girls get it harder with the nepo baby thing."
Despite the potential advantages of having famous family members in the industry, Emma acknowledges that nepo babies still need to prove themselves and can face challenges if others have had negative experiences with their relatives. She said, "It's like getting a leg up, but then having to prove yourself, and then also dealing with the repercussions if people don't have good experiences with other people in your family."
In the end, Emma believes that talent and hard work are what truly matter in the industry, rather than family connections. She hopes to be recognized for her own abilities and not just as someone's niece or daughter. As she continues to make a name for herself in Hollywood, Emma remains determined to prove that she is more than just a "nepo baby."
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