Catherine Zeta-Jones is not here for the“nepo baby”conversation, and she made that crystal clear in a new interview with the Sunday Times. The Oscar winner called the phrase“horrific,”explaining that her children Dylan, 26, and Carys, 23,“didn’t ask to be born into this.”Both are currently pursuing acting, with Carys appearing in the short film“F—k That Guy”and Dylan working on an upcoming thriller titled“Killing Hitler.”
The family résumé is genuinely stacked. Zeta-Jones has an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Tony. Husband Michael Douglas was the first person to win Oscars for both acting and producing. And Douglas’s late father, Kirk Douglas, was a Hollywood icon in his own right. That’s three generations of star power, which is exactly why the internet has opinions. Interestingly, Michael Douglas faced similar whispers when he started out, long before anyone had a catchy term for it.
So where does that leave the debate? A famous last name can absolutely open a door, and most people would walk through it. But staying in the room takes talent and effort that no family tree can supply. Catherine says her kids are“plugging away”and love the craft. Whether audiences agree is something only time and box office receipts will settle.
What do you think: is“nepo baby”a fair critique or an unfair burden? Let us know in the comments.
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