Nepo-baby with Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad poses with Gerard Butler – can you guess her famous parents?
A NEPO baby with an Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad has posed with Gerard Butler.
At just 20 years of age, this talented actress, who has very famous parents, attended CinemaCon 2025.
Posing alongside the P.S. I Love You actor, 55, in new snaps, the young woman looked extremely glam and just like her mom.
This came as she attended a special screening of How To Train Your Dragon, which she will star in.
The upcoming film is a live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated movie and is set to hit theaters later this year.
The young star’s mother, who is 52 years of age, won a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role back in 2006 – and has also starred alongside Scots actor Butler.
She was also appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to film and charity in the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, her father wrote and directed the 2018 musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
That’s it, you’ve got it, it’s the daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker – Nico Parker.
The young actress’ parents got married in 1998 but separated in 2022.
Thandiwe appeared alongside Butler in the hit Guy Ritchie mob movie RocknRolla back in 2008, when Nico was just four-years-old.
Nico isn’t their only child, with them having welcomed another two kids during their marriage,
They have two daughters, Ripley (born 2000) and Nico (born 2004), and a son, Booker (born 2014).
Thandiwe is currently in a relationship with American musician Elijah Dias, better known by his stage name Lonr.
Meanwhile, Ol has kept a low profile.
Following in her mom’s footsteps, Nico’s career is already glowing.
Nico’s list of film credits is packed full of big titles despite her only being born in 2004.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
The young actress joined Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Leo Woodall in the new Bridget Jones movie.
She also starred in Tim Burton’s 2019 live action remake of Dumbo.
Nico is also known for playing the role of Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us.