In Brief:
- Sylvester Stallone told USA Today on October 16 that casting his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone is "nepotism."
- He argues parents who give their children every advantage are putting kids first, but a famous name only opens the door.
- The "nepo baby" debate is growing, with Ryan Murphy casting many Hollywood children, including Billie Lourd and Kaia Gerber.
Sylvester Stallone: A candid interview with Sylvester Stallone is drawing attention online. The Tulsa King star spoke on October 16.
He addressed the criticism over the casting of his daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone. He did not hold back.
Stallone openly admitted it is nepotism. He told critics they are missing the point. He shared his views with USA Today.
He recalled what people often say first. They call nepotism terrible. Stallone disagrees.
He says a parent who has not used a little influence is not putting their kids first. In his view, children come first.
He went further. Parents want the best for their children, he said. So they give them every advantage they can.
The "nepo baby" label has become louder in recent years. More children of Hollywood stars are stepping into the spotlight. Producer Ryan Murphy has given many of them a home.
Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, has appeared in his shows. So has Emma Roberts, the child of Eric Roberts.
Lily Rabe, the daughter of Jill Clayburgh, is on the list. Kaia Gerber, the daughter of Cindy Crawford, has also worked with him.
So have Charlie Hall, the child of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Homer Gere, the son of Richard Gere.
Ella Beatty, the daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, rounds out the group.
Stallone says there is a limit to what a parent can do. A famous name may open a door. It cannot keep a career going.
Whether a child can maintain a high level of work is out of a parent's hands. After that, the child must prove they have the talent to walk through.
He admits the criticism has some truth. People may say his daughter landed the job too easily.
Stallone says that could be right. But he believes staying power is different.
Performing in front of millions of people takes real ability. In his words, you either have it or you don't.
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