Historical figures who were nepo babies
Nepotism was even more pervasive in the past than it is now!
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Short for nepotism baby, nepo baby is a term mostly used to describe a famous entertainer descended from another famous entertainer or affluent family. Like Maya Hawke, for instance, whose parents are Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Or Liza Minnelli, whose parents were Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli. However, nepo babies have been around for centuries, far beyond Hollywood. The term actually derives from the Latin root nepos, meaning nephew, originating from popes granting their nephews high-ranking positions.
Intrigued? Check out the following gallery for historical figures you didn't know were nepo babies.
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