Top 10 Celeb Reactions to Being Called Nepo Babies
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Date: 2023-11-21
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Christo
you can argue that having a famous last name will help you put your foot in the door, but that's not the case for most women in the industry, because actresses who rose to fame before marriage will tend to stick with their maiden name as their professional name, and since the children of an actress take on the last name of their father, it can be difficult to tell who's their famous mother unless the resemblance is uncanny or if u=you've been closely following their daily lives. It also doesn't help when the father is also famous, but his surname is pretty common. Like Dakota Johnson. Melanie Griffith is her mom, but you wouldn't know that just by looking at her last name, since Johnson is a pretty common last name in the US. Same can be said about Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn. Goldie Hawn has a very unique name while Kate Hudson has a pretty ordinary one. Not unlike the Kardashians where Kris Jenner rose to fame under her 2nd married name as the wife of athlete Bruce Jenner and the mother of his two daughters as well as her own 4 children from her previous marriage. Or Sharon Osborne, who rose to fame as the wife of Rock royalty Ozzy Osborne.
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you can argue that having a famous last name will help you put your foot in the door, but that's not the case for most women in the industry, because actresses who rose to fame before marriage will tend to stick with their maiden name as their professional name, and since the children of an actress take on the last name of their father, it can be difficult to tell who's their famous mother unless the resemblance is uncanny or if u=you've been closely following their daily lives. It also doesn't help when the father is also famous, but his surname is pretty common. Like Dakota Johnson. Melanie Griffith is her mom, but you wouldn't know that just by looking at her last name, since Johnson is a pretty common last name in the US. Same can be said about Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn. Goldie Hawn has a very unique name while Kate Hudson has a pretty ordinary one. Not unlike the Kardashians where Kris Jenner rose to fame under her 2nd married name as the wife of athlete Bruce Jenner and the mother of his two daughters as well as her own 4 children from her previous marriage. Or Sharon Osborne, who rose to fame as the wife of Rock royalty Ozzy Osborne.
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Robert
First, it never ceases to amaze me that humanity spends so much time and energy creating new ways to insult people. Nepo babies. A phrase I could have spent the rest of my life never knowing and still have lived just fine.
Second, I have always been a TVholic, and I also never assumed that just because a celebrity shared the surname of another celebrity they were related. Yes, sometimes that is the case, such as Roxie Roker from The Jeffersons being related to Al Roker of Today, also known as The Today Show.
Finally, I fully agree with the celebrities who said that nepotism can actually be found in the business world. Perhaps because of recent events, but the name Trump springs to mind, especially when former number 45 was a United States president.
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First, it never ceases to amaze me that humanity spends so much time and energy creating new ways to insult people. Nepo babies. A phrase I could have spent the rest of my life never knowing and still have lived just fine.
Second, I have always been a TVholic, and I also never assumed that just because a celebrity shared the surname of another celebrity they were related. Yes, sometimes that is the case, such as Roxie Roker from The Jeffersons being related to Al Roker of Today, also known as The Today Show.
Finally, I fully agree with the celebrities who said that nepotism can actually be found in the business world. Perhaps because of recent events, but the name Trump springs to mind, especially when former number 45 was a United States president.
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Latonya
These young people are no different than anyone who follows in a parent's chosen profession. Being known as so-and-so's kid only goes a little bit. If you have your own talent and skill, it is there. If you don't, you don't.
On the other hand, if you don't at the very least keep it real about who you are, people in general will not appreciate that. Most people will let it go and move on if the nepo is honest about it. But if the nepo doesn't acknowledge the objective truth (and likely public record) about who they are, then things look fishy. That's not to say that there aren't a set of challenges to overcome. There are. But some of those challenges are overcome by just being honest.
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These young people are no different than anyone who follows in a parent's chosen profession. Being known as so-and-so's kid only goes a little bit. If you have your own talent and skill, it is there. If you don't, you don't.
On the other hand, if you don't at the very least keep it real about who you are, people in general will not appreciate that. Most people will let it go and move on if the nepo is honest about it. But if the nepo doesn't acknowledge the objective truth (and likely public record) about who they are, then things look fishy. That's not to say that there aren't a set of challenges to overcome. There are. But some of those challenges are overcome by just being honest.
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Hector's
I really don't care how these entertainers got their first jobs, I only care how talented they are. Yes, having family in the business is a leg up but in order to have an actual career they need to have talent. Family connections will only go so far. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. is probably THE OG nepo baby. The most successful IMHO are Ron Howard and Jeff Bridges. Both eclipsed their parents very early in their careers but both got their start because of their parents. Bridges got a few guest roles on his father's TV show and Howard got his first role as a 2 year old because a movie his father was in needed a little kid so his dad brought him to the set.
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I really don't care how these entertainers got their first jobs, I only care how talented they are. Yes, having family in the business is a leg up but in order to have an actual career they need to have talent. Family connections will only go so far. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. is probably THE OG nepo baby. The most successful IMHO are Ron Howard and Jeff Bridges. Both eclipsed their parents very early in their careers but both got their start because of their parents. Bridges got a few guest roles on his father's TV show and Howard got his first role as a 2 year old because a movie his father was in needed a little kid so his dad brought him to the set.
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Lizzie
See with Kate Hudson and other actors I actually respect them because it took years of lackluster films and bit parts before they made it big, they actually worked to get where they are. I think now more than ever its so much easier for talentless nepo babies to score huge roles in blockbuster movies without ever having had any real experience simply because of their connections. It seems to have gotten a lot worse with how shameless certain celebs are in hiring and promoting their kids when I find that really any actor who took on supporting roles or low-budget projects actually deserved their fame which is why I dont refer them to as nepo babies.
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See with Kate Hudson and other actors I actually respect them because it took years of lackluster films and bit parts before they made it big, they actually worked to get where they are. I think now more than ever its so much easier for talentless nepo babies to score huge roles in blockbuster movies without ever having had any real experience simply because of their connections. It seems to have gotten a lot worse with how shameless certain celebs are in hiring and promoting their kids when I find that really any actor who took on supporting roles or low-budget projects actually deserved their fame which is why I dont refer them to as nepo babies.
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B. L
Eh, I believe it might be easier enough just to admit there are some likely advantages from whatever association and just move on, because they can't change that. I don't see how it's much different from say, families with a connection to work in something like fire fighting that might go back generations. Besides, I think the nepo babies most probably take issue with are those flaunt pop culture fame due to family wealth and don't really seem to do much outside of that. kind of like people being famous for being famous, but you have no clue to what it is they really do.
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Eh, I believe it might be easier enough just to admit there are some likely advantages from whatever association and just move on, because they can't change that. I don't see how it's much different from say, families with a connection to work in something like fire fighting that might go back generations. Besides, I think the nepo babies most probably take issue with are those flaunt pop culture fame due to family wealth and don't really seem to do much outside of that. kind of like people being famous for being famous, but you have no clue to what it is they really do.
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Shelley
You could do an entire list of even more nepo babies beyond the few listed here. Carrie Fisher comes to mind, Tatum O'Neal, most of the Baldwin brothers, Ron Howard got his start because of his brother Clint and now his daughter Bryce is reaping the benefits. Where was Drew Barrymore on this list? Or the rest of the Barrymore clan? Jamie Lee Curtis is hardly the og when if you can trace the Barrymore dynasty back to the silent film era. I guess this is about reactions but you can hardly be unbiased if you have not had the same struggles as other artists.
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You could do an entire list of even more nepo babies beyond the few listed here. Carrie Fisher comes to mind, Tatum O'Neal, most of the Baldwin brothers, Ron Howard got his start because of his brother Clint and now his daughter Bryce is reaping the benefits. Where was Drew Barrymore on this list? Or the rest of the Barrymore clan? Jamie Lee Curtis is hardly the og when if you can trace the Barrymore dynasty back to the silent film era. I guess this is about reactions but you can hardly be unbiased if you have not had the same struggles as other artists.
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BewitchCraft
I don't think there is anything wrong with being a Nepo baby IF you acknowledge you were given a major leg up in life over others. I believe you can be a Nepo Baby and still have worked hard, but if you don't acknowledge your advantages over others, you're delusional. The article about Kylie Jenner being a self made millionaire for example, is delusional. You can't deny if your own parents offered you opportunities to get a headstart in life you'd deny them or if you had the ability to give your own kids help you wouldn't.
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I don't think there is anything wrong with being a Nepo baby IF you acknowledge you were given a major leg up in life over others. I believe you can be a Nepo Baby and still have worked hard, but if you don't acknowledge your advantages over others, you're delusional. The article about Kylie Jenner being a self made millionaire for example, is delusional. You can't deny if your own parents offered you opportunities to get a headstart in life you'd deny them or if you had the ability to give your own kids help you wouldn't.
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Kat
Problem is most nepo babies are awful and only some have a snippet of talent their parents did.
They basically took a job from someone more deserving because mommy and daddy forced them on us.
First person I think of is Dakota Johnson. Awful actress in everything Ive ever seen her in.
Im so underwhelmed by Maude Apatow as well.
Keep forcing nepo babies on us but we wont pretend were enjoying what theyre giving.
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Problem is most nepo babies are awful and only some have a snippet of talent their parents did.
They basically took a job from someone more deserving because mommy and daddy forced them on us.
First person I think of is Dakota Johnson. Awful actress in everything Ive ever seen her in.
Im so underwhelmed by Maude Apatow as well.
Keep forcing nepo babies on us but we wont pretend were enjoying what theyre giving.
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Kali
I find it hard to think of Jamie Lee Curtis as a nepo baby because she very much made her own career and didn't need her parentage to introduce her to the business. Same thing with Carrie Fisher (daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher) and Mia Farrow (daughter of Maureen O'Sullivan and John Farrow, neither of whom were on your list because, I presume, no one ever used that term to describe them.
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I find it hard to think of Jamie Lee Curtis as a nepo baby because she very much made her own career and didn't need her parentage to introduce her to the business. Same thing with Carrie Fisher (daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher) and Mia Farrow (daughter of Maureen O'Sullivan and John Farrow, neither of whom were on your list because, I presume, no one ever used that term to describe them.
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Shelley
Yes, the Nepo Baby has to prove themselves and I'm not denying their talent. But, to act like your parents didn't break down doors and get you in front of the best managers, the best agents, the best acting coaches and early access to the best scripts to help your career begin sooner and grow faster, is denial. Some would never be in the movies if it were not for their parents influence and clout.
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Yes, the Nepo Baby has to prove themselves and I'm not denying their talent. But, to act like your parents didn't break down doors and get you in front of the best managers, the best agents, the best acting coaches and early access to the best scripts to help your career begin sooner and grow faster, is denial. Some would never be in the movies if it were not for their parents influence and clout.
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Bryn
One person on this list was a man (two, if you count the honourable mentions, which follows the trend that's going around of shaming women for this. You only get called out for being a nepo-baby if you're female. It's just another excuse to hate on women. I get that this is a video about people's reactions to being called nepo-babies, but I don't think we should be supporting this trend in any way
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One person on this list was a man (two, if you count the honourable mentions, which follows the trend that's going around of shaming women for this. You only get called out for being a nepo-baby if you're female. It's just another excuse to hate on women. I get that this is a video about people's reactions to being called nepo-babies, but I don't think we should be supporting this trend in any way
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RobiXOXO
Jamie Lee Curtis has always owned up to it and understands the privilege she was given plus she is talented. Nobody can help who their parents are none of us can. I think its how you use it. There are people who have famous parents and never had a top 10 hit or gotten good movie roles so even though there are advantages (big ones) you still have to work hard
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Jamie Lee Curtis has always owned up to it and understands the privilege she was given plus she is talented. Nobody can help who their parents are none of us can. I think its how you use it. There are people who have famous parents and never had a top 10 hit or gotten good movie roles so even though there are advantages (big ones) you still have to work hard
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Shaunna
Nepotism is everywhere, sadly.
I know someone who landed a job working with special needs kids who had no experience or qualifications because her aunt's sister in law was the deputy principal of a school, nepotism at its finest.
While my friend who has the working and personal experiences and was qualified to do it.
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Nepotism is everywhere, sadly.
I know someone who landed a job working with special needs kids who had no experience or qualifications because her aunt's sister in law was the deputy principal of a school, nepotism at its finest.
While my friend who has the working and personal experiences and was qualified to do it.
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KingJamos
You learn something new everyday. I guess I technically learned something old, since it sounds like nepo baby has been around for a while. I'm very well aware of the stigma of nepotism, I just never heard of the moniker of nepo baby until now. I clicked on the video just to figure out what the hell that meant. lol
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You learn something new everyday. I guess I technically learned something old, since it sounds like nepo baby has been around for a while. I'm very well aware of the stigma of nepotism, I just never heard of the moniker of nepo baby until now. I clicked on the video just to figure out what the hell that meant. lol
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Margaret
There's a number of actors and actresses that come from generations of Theatre families (George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Natasha Redgrave, Kiefer Sutherland are a few off the top of my head, so what's the big deal - if they have the talent and a good work ethic, good for them.
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There's a number of actors and actresses that come from generations of Theatre families (George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Natasha Redgrave, Kiefer Sutherland are a few off the top of my head, so what's the big deal - if they have the talent and a good work ethic, good for them.
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msmojo
How many children of famous actors DON'T go into the business? I mean they have the money, they could for medical or law degrees, but they stick to the world they know. Fair enough. We only need so many actors in our society, maybe we need to glorify that profession less, & make a wider variety of dreams.
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How many children of famous actors DON'T go into the business? I mean they have the money, they could for medical or law degrees, but they stick to the world they know. Fair enough. We only need so many actors in our society, maybe we need to glorify that profession less, & make a wider variety of dreams.
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Dan_Gaming_Fan
Also long as they're not stuck up jerks about it, I don't see the problem getting into acting, singing, or whatever because it's what's your parents did. They're inspired by their parents and seizing an opportunity almost anyone would. And yeah, they still need to be good to stay on top.
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Also long as they're not stuck up jerks about it, I don't see the problem getting into acting, singing, or whatever because it's what's your parents did. They're inspired by their parents and seizing an opportunity almost anyone would. And yeah, they still need to be good to stay on top.
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AlmiraBat
You mention Jamie Lee Curtis, but not Carrie Fisher? Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were Hollywood royalty in terms of fame. I know we've lost her, but she's an obvious example of so-called Nepo Babies, though I know a lot of her best stuff was to do with her writing, not her acting.
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You mention Jamie Lee Curtis, but not Carrie Fisher? Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were Hollywood royalty in terms of fame. I know we've lost her, but she's an obvious example of so-called Nepo Babies, though I know a lot of her best stuff was to do with her writing, not her acting.
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evelyna
Jamie is fantastic so is Melanie Griffith, so is Bridget Fonda.
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Miley Cyrus? Paris Hilton! Kardashian clan ( their father was a famous lawyer for o. j. simpson.
I wish we all had famous parents/families, the struggling actors today wouldn't struggle so much.
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Jamie is fantastic so is Melanie Griffith, so is Bridget Fonda.
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Miley Cyrus? Paris Hilton! Kardashian clan ( their father was a famous lawyer for o. j. simpson.
I wish we all had famous parents/families, the struggling actors today wouldn't struggle so much.
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Passive
Its not that they are nepo babies- its that some of these celebrities deny that their name did not give them a leg up or an advantage to their career and dismiss it entirely. Whilst Jack Quaid is totally delusional, Jamie Curtis just gets it and thats why she is beloved
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Its not that they are nepo babies- its that some of these celebrities deny that their name did not give them a leg up or an advantage to their career and dismiss it entirely. Whilst Jack Quaid is totally delusional, Jamie Curtis just gets it and thats why she is beloved
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mimzy
Maybe being a nepo baby gives you a leg up but making it work is on the person. So many have gone on to do well and that's why we hear about it. How many have failed? Maybe that's what we should look at if we want to really discuss it. Or maybe who really cares.
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Maybe being a nepo baby gives you a leg up but making it work is on the person. So many have gone on to do well and that's why we hear about it. How many have failed? Maybe that's what we should look at if we want to really discuss it. Or maybe who really cares.
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Wait
Oh baby baby,
How was I supposed to know?
Oh pretty baby,
I should have let you go!
I must confess that.
My loneliness is killing me now!
Don't you believe that.
You will be here and.
Give me a sign.
Hit me baby one more time!
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Oh baby baby,
How was I supposed to know?
Oh pretty baby,
I should have let you go!
I must confess that.
My loneliness is killing me now!
Don't you believe that.
You will be here and.
Give me a sign.
Hit me baby one more time!
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Teresa
I dont care if people are nepo-babies as long as they are good at what they do. Its the entitled shit-heads that gets on my nerves. Sweden has a really big nepo-family that just gets less and less talent by generation, but gets more and more fame.
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I dont care if people are nepo-babies as long as they are good at what they do. Its the entitled shit-heads that gets on my nerves. Sweden has a really big nepo-family that just gets less and less talent by generation, but gets more and more fame.
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Catherine
No one ever mentions nepotism in music or even sports. The NFL is filled with families: Mannings, Matthews, Grieses, Longs.
Entire music groups were children of musicians: Wilson Philips, Nelson, LeVert etc.
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No one ever mentions nepotism in music or even sports. The NFL is filled with families: Mannings, Matthews, Grieses, Longs.
Entire music groups were children of musicians: Wilson Philips, Nelson, LeVert etc.
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Ye
Thank yoy MsMojo i now know American democracy is a lie. Best qualify person doesnt get the job but well know and well connected family get the job. And ive been fighting and defending our constitution for no reason.
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Thank yoy MsMojo i now know American democracy is a lie. Best qualify person doesnt get the job but well know and well connected family get the job. And ive been fighting and defending our constitution for no reason.
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Pokhraj
I feel like theres this need to downplay ones background to look relatable but its deception at the end of the day. Just acknowledge the fact that you have privileges whether you hail from the industry or not.
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I feel like theres this need to downplay ones background to look relatable but its deception at the end of the day. Just acknowledge the fact that you have privileges whether you hail from the industry or not.
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Ralph
The problem with Nepotism is that it makes room for nepobabies to ride off their name and take up space from more hardworking and deserving individuals who didnt have those opportunities and their family image
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The problem with Nepotism is that it makes room for nepobabies to ride off their name and take up space from more hardworking and deserving individuals who didnt have those opportunities and their family image
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Nilima
Nepotism is everywhere but if the nepo baby is talented then I don't think there should be a problem.
ex. timothee shalame. I think he is a good actor he started from small roles to big ones.
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Nepotism is everywhere but if the nepo baby is talented then I don't think there should be a problem.
ex. timothee shalame. I think he is a good actor he started from small roles to big ones.
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yaxofossiad
Being able to have a multi-million dollar career is not the same as inheriting your dads dry cleaning business. That's the point. Lol the mega rich are so delusional
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Being able to have a multi-million dollar career is not the same as inheriting your dads dry cleaning business. That's the point. Lol the mega rich are so delusional
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