'Nepo baby' Emma Roberts claims she has 'never gotten a job' because of her famous family
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Nerve' star Emma Roberts recently claimed that her family ties have cost her more job opportunities in Hollywood.
In a sit-down interview with Flaunt magazine, the 33-year-old 'American Horror Story' star said, "I’ve lost more jobs than I’ve gained from being in the business."
Emma Roberts on 'nepo baby' privilege
"I’ve lost more jobs than I’ve gained from being in the business. People have opinions and sometimes maybe they’re not good opinions of people in your family."
She claimed, "I’ve never gotten a job because of it, I know I definitely have lost a couple of jobs because of it."
Roberts, who is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts, shared her perspective on how her famous family has impacted her career.
She highlighted the gender disparities in how "nepo babies" are perceived, noting that women in similar positions face more scrutiny compared to their male counterparts. She contrasted her experience with that of Oceans 11 actor George Clooney, implying that women nepotism babies are subject to harsher judgment.
The term "nepo baby" refers to individuals who benefit from familial connections in the entertainment industry.
Despite the privileges that come with a famous last name, Emma emphasized the downsides, stating that nepotism has not guaranteed success for her.
In a previous conversation on the podcast 'Table for Two', she addressed the difficulties women face in the industry due to their family connections.
Emma Roberts' remarks on 'Nepo baby' privilege draw flak
Emma Roberts' recent remarks about her career and family ties have sparked significant backlash. The 33-year-old actress claimed that her famous family has cost her more job opportunities than it has provided, leading to widespread criticism online.
One social media user wrote, "It’s like privilege. You don’t know it when it’s happening."
Another user commented, "I love her on screen, but I don’t buy that."
Critics were quick to recall past statements from Roberts, with one person noting, "That's funny. I remember in one of her early interviews, she said that if it wasn't for her aunt to get her the jobs, she won't be where she's at today."
Some found her perspective out of touch, with one person saying, "How cute, she really is that naive...LOL," while another added, "It's a perk of being a child of the rich and famous!"
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