All the celebrities you didn't know - or simply forgot - are 'nepo babies'
It's no secret Hollywood is a hard industry to break into.
Some people spend decades just trying to make a name for themselves. Others score a lucky role within a year or two.
And some have had a little help from a famous family member who paved the way for them.
Those are the people the world loves to refer to as 'Nepo Babies' – in reference to nepotism.
While many of these celebrities are well-known and open about how they got their foot in the door, some like to keep their famous roots under wraps.
Read on to see all the celebrities you didn't know, or may have forgotten, are fortunate enough to be 'Nepo Babies'.
Apple Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's daughter made waves last month when she made her society debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris – though not all of it was for a good reason.
Apple Martin
The 20-year-old wore a stunning six-dégradé-tier dress made of a light blue silk plissé chiffon material – cinched at the waist with a black silk bow – created especially by Alessandro Michele, the creative director of Valentino. She topped off the look with Valentino sandals in a matching shade of blue.
The daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Apple was supported by her parents and her brother Moses last night, with the entire family decked out in Valentino for the occasion.
Though of course, this didn't mean the evening was free from drama.
After the evening came to an end, seconds-long footage of Martin encroaching on another debutante's photo came to light.
Alienor Loppin de Montmort had been posing for the camera when Martin had rounded the corner and immediately began posing dramatically, in what many perceived as a mocking way.
The moment spread throughout social media, with many labelling the celebrity couple's daughter as a "mean girl".
However, Loppin de Montmort came to her fellow debutante's defense.
"[Apple's] genuinely the nicest girl ever! She really doesn't deserve an ounce of what she's getting," Loppin de Montmort told People.
"She was the nicest girl ever towards not only me but all the debs!"
Martin herself also addressed the rumours in a now-deleted TikTok posted to her friend Ava Crox's account, per Page Six.
Martin and her friends seemingly addressed the controversy as they lip-synced to an audio clip that said "I don't know how anyone has a problem with us. We are such a delight.
"We are two of the funniest girls and I know us, like offline," it continued.
Robert Downey Sr
Turns out he's a Jr for a reason!
The Iron Man star's dad is Robert Downey Sr, a screenwriter and director known for films such as Greaser's Palace, Hugo Pool, and of course, his 1970 hit Pound.
But that's not the only help Robert Downey Jr got.
Remember that (unsuccessful) stint on SNL?
Well, it turns out his uncle Jim Downey was a writer for the show.
Bessie Carter
Bessie Carter has taken over our screens as Prudence Featherington in Bridgerton.
Before that, we saw her as Evie Wilcox in Howards End and Violet Woodhouse in Beecham House.
But Carter wasn't the first in her family to star in a period drama.
Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter
The Bridgerton star is lucky enough to have not one, but two famous parents.
Her mum is Imelda Staunton, notoriously known for her role as Miss Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter franchise.
She also starred in The Crown and Downtown Abbey.
And her dad is four-time Emmy nominee Jim Carter, best known for his role as Mr. Carson in Downtown Abbey.
Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd
The actress' dad is Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern, known for his roles in Nebraska and The 'Burbs.
Her mum Diane Ladd is also an Academy Award nominated actress; you might recognise her from projects such as Rambling Rose and Chesapeake Shores.
Nicolas Cage
National Treasure star Nicolas Cage is definitely a nepo baby, but he's tried to hide from his roots.
The actor actually changed his surname because he felt the "burden" of being associated with one of Hollywood's most famous families, claiming other actors didn't accept him when he first started.
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