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The Year of the Nepo Baby

We love them, hate them, disrespect them, and obsess over them.

the year of the nepo baby

How a Nepo Baby Is Born

 Hollywood has always loved the children of famous people. In 2022, the internet reduced them to two little words. By Nate Jones
the year of the nepo baby

An All But Definitive Guide to the Hollywood Nepo-Verse

 Actors, singers, directors who just happen to be the children of actors, singers, directors. By Nate Jones
the year of the nepo baby

Fashion Loves a Familiar Face

 A guide to the ever-expanding world of nepo baby models, from Kaia Gerber to Lila Grace Moss. By Matthew Schneier

More on the year of the nepo baby

  1. These Magazines Ran on Nepo BabiesRevisiting the golden age of celebrity magazine interns — from a Springsteen at Rolling Stone to a Hanks at Vanity Fair.
    By Shawn McCreesh
  2. When Dominating the Art Market Is the Family BusinessMeet the art-dealer dynasties who move Warhols and Monets — and their scandal-prone heirs.
    By Rachel Corbett
  3. Can There Be Nepotism in Sports? Just Look at the NBA.Ranking some of the best sons in the league.
    By Nicholas Quah
  4. Vulture Asks: Who’s Your Favorite Nepo Baby?So many to choose from!
    By Vulture Editors
  5. Meet the New Generation of Influencer ParentsBackwards nepotism!
    By Rebecca Jennings
  6. Nobody Loves a Nepo Baby Like Ryan MurphyIn his series American Horror Story, the super-producer can’t help but sprinkle insider youths with recognizable last names into the credits.
    By Jackson McHenry
  7. Which Nepo Baby Said It?Match the celeb to their defensive quote about having a famous family.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  8. Support a Nepo Baby This Holiday SeasonSomething you can buy for a loved one and say, “This is so-and-so’s kid’s brand!”
    By Lindsey Weber and Meher Ahmad
  9. Where Should You Send Your Nepo Baby to High School?They can’t just go anywhere a normal kid would go.
    By Jackson McHenry
  10. Exclusive: The 20 Most Powerful Nepo Babies of 2042Want to know who’s going to run in the world in 20 years?
    By Rebecca Alter and Jason P. Frank