Lily Allen DEFENDS Nepo Babies Because They Were 'Starved' Of 'Stability & Love' Growing Up -- WHAT?!
21.12.2022 - 00:33
/ perezhilton.com
Lily Allen won’t stand for nepo baby slander any longer! But, um, is this really the argument she’s going with??
On Monday, the internet was abuzz with chatter about nepotism in Hollywood as New York Magazine debuted its “Year of the Nepo Baby” cover story. The front page photo featured stars like Ben Platt, Dakota Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Zoë Kravitz, all of whom have gained success with the help of their famous family members. Ch-ch-check out the hilarious cover (below)!
LOLz!
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While much of the internet was laughing at the image, not everyone was thrilled with the nepo baby hate. Of those upset was Lily Allen, whose parents are actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. Before arguing in defense of other entertainment stars who come from notable backgrounds, the musician began by calling out the nepotism she thinks we should all be really worried about, saying on Twitter:
Sure, she’s got a point there. We all saw how disastrous former President Donald Trump’s clan in the White House was! But then she continued talking and her point on the matter went… well, a little off the rails. The 37-year-old first addressed her own family tree, writing:
Sorta the point though, is it not? The Grammy nominee went on to clarify her statement in another tweet, adding:
But in perhaps the most shocking tweets of all, she then argued nepotism was completely justified since a famous figure’s children grow up being “starved” of “love.” So… that just automatically means they should get an easier shot at their dreams?! She said:
The actress, who starred in some of her parents’ projects in the past and currently has a strained relationship with her dad, added:
It’s gotta be a hard