Emma Roberts is weighing in on the nepo baby debate… saying women face more criticism than men – and pointing to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars to make her point.
The actress sat down to talk about her famous family on the “Table for Two” podcast, released Tuesday… and she says she thinks the controversy is unfair — especially for women with A-list family trees.
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Roberts – her father Is richhe is an actor and his aunt is going crazy Julia Roberts – says he feels that girls are attacked more than boys for their nepo baby status… just take it George Clooneyshe says.
Emma says: “I always joke, ‘Why doesn’t anyone call George Clooney out for being a nepo baby?’ (His aunt) Rosemary Clooney was an icon.’”
Yes, even one of H’wood’s best and brightest fell from the nepo baby tree… George’s aunt was a singer and actress who appeared alongside Bing Crosby in “White Christmas”. She and George even acted together in an episode of “ER” back in the day.
Emma isn’t throwing shade at George here FWIW… adding that she doesn’t think anyone should be criticized for pursuing their dreams. She’s just pointing out the lack of conversation around guys like him as evidence of sexism surrounding the issue.
In fact, Emma also explains in the interview that loved ones in the business don’t always work out as planned… because while close friendships can lead to roles, a producer with a grudge against celebrity relatives can be an instant disqualifier.
Basically… Emma is saying that it’s not easy for anyone in Hollywood – but it might be a little easier for George than it is for her.