Actress Jamie Lee Curtis had some harsh words about a recent “New York Magazine” cover story about Hollywood’s so-called “nepotism babies.”
The article was about the children of celebrities who were making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry and the supposed advantage they could have over those non-celebrity parents. The “Halloween” and “Knives Out” star released a statement on Instagram claiming the debate was meant to “belittle and hurt” while defending her own work and achievements.
Although she was not singled out in the play, she argued that the debate surrounding “fake babies” is meant to “denigrate and hurt” and defended her work and achievements.
“I’ve been a professional actress since I was 19 years old, so that makes me an OG Nepo Baby,” Curtis — whose parents are Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh — wrote.
“I never understood, and never will, the qualities that recruited me that day, but from my first two lines about Quincy as a contract player at Universal Studios to this last spectacular creative year, some 44 years later, there has been not a day.” my professional life passing by without being reminded that I am the daughter of movie stars.”
Curtis said the criticism that follows him being branded a nepotism baby implies that the person has “no value” in and of itself.
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“For the record, having navigated 44 years of the benefits my associated and reflected fame brought me, I’m not pretending there aren’t any, trying to tell me I have no value in my own right,” Curtis added .
Curtis complained that despite her heritage, she has “dressed and shown herself” for every job she has been hired for.
“It is curious how we immediately make assumptions and snide remarks that someone who is related to someone else who is famous for his art in his field would somehow be devoid of any talent. I’ve found out that’s just not true. I’ve suited up and shown myself for all kinds of work with thousands of thousands of people and every day I’ve tried to bring integrity and professionalism and love and community and art into my work,” she wrote.
“I am not alone. There are many of us. Dedicated to our profession. Proud of our heritage. Strong in our belief in our right to exist,” said Curtis.
Curtis closed the post by asking readers three times to “be nice,” a reference to “Everything, Everywhere All At Once,” an acclaimed Michelle Yeoh fantasy action comedy starring (and the first A24 release to grossed more than $100 million worldwide). ) for which she is currently gathering buzz for award season.
The social media statement, which has garnered 128,000 likes and been covered by media outlets like ours, will only raise her profile as she attempts to secure her first Oscar nomination (in this case, Best Supporting Actress) at the Academy Awards of 2019. next year. .
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