Actress Jamie Lee Curtis had some harsh words about a recent “New York Magazine” cover story about the so-called “nepotism babies” of Hollywood.
The article was about the children of celebrities making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry and the supposed advantage they might have over those non-celebrity parents. The “Halloween” and “Knives Out” star offered a statement On Instagram arguing that the debate was designed to “denigrate and hurt” while defending his own work and achievements.
While she was not singled out in the article, she argued that the “nepo babies” debate is designed to “denigrate and hurt” and defended her work and achievements.
“I’ve been a professional actress since I was 19 so that makes me an OG Nepo Baby,” wrote Curtis, whose parents are Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
“I never understood, nor will I, what qualities got me hired that day, but from my first two lines about Quincy as a contract player at Universal Studios to this spectacular creative last year some 44 years later, there is not a day in my professional life. that passes without being reminded that I am the daughter of movie stars”.
Curtis said the criticism that follows being branded nepotism implies that the person is “worthless” on their own.
“For the record, I have sailed 44 years with the advantages that my associated and reflected fame brought me, I do not pretend that there are not, that they try to tell me that I have no value on my own,” added Curtis.
Curtis lamented that despite her lineage, she has “dressed and presented” for every job she’s been hired for.
“It’s funny how we immediately make assumptions and snide comments that someone related to another person who is famous in their field for their art, would somehow have no talent at all. I have come to learn that is simply not true. I have dressed up and presented for all kinds of work with thousands upon thousands of people and every day I have tried to bring integrity, professionalism, love, community and artistry to my work,” she wrote.
“I’m not alone. There are many of us. Dedicated to our craft. Proud of our lineage. Strong in our belief in our right to exist,” Curtis said.
Curtis concluded the post three times by asking readers to “be nice,” a reference to “Everything, Everywhere All At Once,” a critically acclaimed action-fantasy comedy starring Michelle Yeoh (and A24’s first release on grossing over $100 million worldwide). ) for which he is currently getting awards season buzz.
The social media statement, which has garnered 128,000 likes and been covered by outlets like ours, will only raise her profile as she tries to score her first Oscar nomination (in this case, Best Supporting Actress) in the Academy Awards next year. .
