Jamie Lee Curtis

2022 - 12 - 25

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Jamie Lee Curtis Says She's The “OG Nepotism Baby,” But Says ... (The Playlist)

Jamie Lee Curtis says she's the "OG Nepo baby," says the anti-nepo baby discourse hurts and says these babies have the right to exist.

But these privileges and advantages are so overwhelming compared to most people on earth; I think the average human wants celebrities to bear the occasional glib article—that doesn’t ask for you not to exist—concede to the benefits you’ve had throughout life and everyone else will move on with their busy lives. It’s curious how we immediately make assumptions and snide remarks that someone related to someone else who is famous in their field for their art would somehow have no talent whatsoever,” she continued. Strong in our belief in our right to exist.” “I’ve never understood, nor will I, what qualities got me hired that day, but since my first two lines on Quincy as a contract player at Universal Studios to this last spectacular creative year some 44 years later, there’s not a day in my professional life that goes by without my being reminded that I am the daughter of movie stars. [The Cut](https://www.thecut.com/) Industrial Culture Complex, you may not have heard about the current “Nepo Baby” discourse online. O’Shea Jackson, the actor and son of rapper/actor Ice Cube,](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lily-allen-nepo-baby-villains-politics-versus-hollywood-1234650522/) has also fired back, insisting he’s worked hard and earned his career.

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Jamie Lee Curtis says the 'nepo baby' conversation is 'designed to ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Jamie Lee Curtis is opening up about her experiences in Hollywood as the child of movie stars, prompted by the current conversation around 'nepo babies' ...

Strong in our belief in our right to exist." "I have come to learn that is simply not true." Jamie Lee Curtis is opening up about her experiences in Hollywood as the child of movie stars, prompted by the current conversation around 'nepo babies'. "Dedicated to our craft. Proud of our lineage. "I am not alone. Curtis is not the only famous offspring to speak up about the nepo baby conversation. "There's not a day in my professional life that goes by without my being reminded that I am the daughter of movie stars," she wrote, adding that "the current conversation about nepo babies is just designed to try to diminish and denigrate and hurt." The actress, who is the daughter of "Psycho" star Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis of "Some Like It Hot" fame, posted to Over the course of her career, the "Everything Everywhere All at Once" star said she's shown up to work with "thousands of thousands of people and every day I've tried to bring integrity and professionalism and love and community and art to my work." Jamie Lee Curtis is opening up about her experiences in Hollywood as the child of movie stars, prompted by the current conversation around 'nepo babies' -- the term for children of notable figures whose familial ties are thought to have helped them find exposure and fame themselves. Jamie Lee Curtis says the 'nepo baby' conversation is 'designed to try to diminish and denigrate'

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Jamie Lee Curtis Responds to Her Mother's Top Movies All-Time List (Central Recorder)

Jamie Lee Curtis has been called "the original scream queen". Apart from being the star, Halloween Curtis is a well-known actor who has played iconic roles ...

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Jamie Lee Curtis Reacts To Her Mom's Movie Being Named The ... (Gossip Cop)

In addition to being the star of the Halloween franchise, Curtis has portrayed iconic characters in many blockbuster films for over 40 years. While Curtis's ...

Thankfully Leigh continues to receive recognition for her performance in the best movie of all time. Although none of the Halloween franchise didn’t make it on Variety’s top 100 movie list, Curtis has followed in her mother’s footsteps. Really it was her mother who was actually the first scream queen.

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Jamie Lee Curtis weighs in on 'nepo baby' argument calling herself ... (UNILAD)

Plenty of celebrities have commented on the debate about nepotism in Hollywood and many famous people are the kids of famous figures, leading some to think ...

[Other famous faces](https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/lily-rose-depp-rejects-nepotism-label-following-johnny-depp-footsteps-20221116) have [pushed back against the 'nepo baby' label](https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/maude-apatow-euphoria-judd-nepotism-20220908), arguing that even though having famous families probably did help them, it doesn't mean they lack the talent or don't work hard for their success. When it comes to being the advantages of being the child of famous parents, the actor said she won't 'pretend there aren't any', but hit back at people 'that try to tell me that I have no value on my own'. [Hollywood](https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv) and many famous people are the kids of famous figures, leading some to think maybe someone else could have missed out on fame and fortune because a child of famous figures got the opportunities they might have had.

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We need to talk about nepo babies in politics (The Independent)

Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to [email protected].

Please send your letters to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) But in other areas of work, it can be more that just an annoyance as grievously untalented people start to impact on our lives. [Letters](/author/letters) to the editor: our readers share their views.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Enters the 'Nepo Baby' Conversation, Brands ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Learn what Jamie Lee Curtis hopes to add to the conversation about nepotism in Hollywood by branding herself an 'OG Nepo Baby' on Instagram.

“I have suited up and shown up for all different kinds of work with thousands of thousands of people,” she offered. She called it “curious” how some “immediately make assumptions and snide remarks” about artists and performers whose parents are famous. “I have navigated 44 years with the advantages my associated and reflected fame brought me, [and] I don’t pretend there aren’t any …” And according to Curtis, she’s an “OG Nepo Baby.” “I have been a professional actress since I was 19 years old, so that makes me an OG Nepo Baby,” she wrote in a caption. She branded herself an “OG nepo baby” due to her famous parents and long career.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Reacts To Her Mom's Movie Being Named The ... (msnNOW)

In addition to being the star of the Halloween franchise, Curtis has portrayed iconic characters in many blockbuster films for over 40 years. While Curtis's ...

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"Nepo Baby" Giving Baby New Year Run For Its Money As More ... (Deadline)

Kate Hudson and Jamie Lee Curtis are the latest Hollywood actors to weigh in on the topic of the "nepo baby."

well then I really am a privileged c*nt.” “And I have always been very keen to state how much my father’s name helped me get a start in acting. “I chose to make a few jokes about it this round. She added: “I see it in business way more than I see it in Hollywood. “I look at my kids and we’re a storytelling family,” she said. [Eve Hewson](https://deadline.com/tag/eve-hewson/), the daughter of U2 frontman Bono whose credits include starring opposite Clive Owen the Steven Soderbergh series The Knick and the current Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters.

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