A layered, truthful exploration of Gen Z’s complicated relationship with nepo babies. While they criticize privilege and nepotism, they simultaneously idolize celebrity offspring like Lily-Rose Depp and Maya Hawke. This article dives into the hypocrisy, the obsession with authenticity, and why nepo babies aren’t going anywhere—thanks to the very people who claim to hate them.

"Gen Z is Killing Nepo Babies (By Secretly Loving Them)"

An Ode to Hypocrisy in the Age of Privilege

Trigger Warning: This article contains truth bombs, snarky commentary, and zero apologies. If you’ve ever tweeted “nepo babies are ruining Hollywood” while binge-watching Stranger Things, this one’s for you. 🎬✨

I. Introduction: The Nepo Baby Paradox

Let’s get one thing straight: Gen Z hates nepo babies—or so they claim. They’ll flood TikTok with rants about privilege, wealth, and unfair advantages while simultaneously drooling over Lily-Rose Depp’s latest Chanel campaign. 🛍️💄

"You say you want authenticity, but your Instagram feed is a shrine to nepotism." 📸👑

This isn’t just hypocrisy—it’s performance art. Gen Z has perfected the act of criticizing privilege while secretly worshipping it. And guess what? Nepo babies are thriving because of it.

II. The Rise of Nepo Baby Culture: A Gen Z Creation

Nepo babies didn’t invent themselves—Gen Z did. By obsessing over celebrity offspring, they’ve turned nepotism into its own genre of fame.

A. The Myth of Meritocracy

Gen Z loves to talk about “hard work” and “earning your place,” but let’s be honest: they’re not streaming indie films or supporting unknown actors—they’re binge-watching Maya Hawke on Netflix and stalking Hailey Bieber’s skincare routine. 🎥🧴

"Meritocracy died the moment you Googled ‘Lily-Rose Depp red carpet looks’ instead of watching an indie film on Vimeo." 🎭✨

B. Why Nepotism is the New Authenticity

Here’s the irony: Gen Z claims to crave authenticity, but they’ve redefined it as “being famous for having famous parents.” Nepo babies are marketed as relatable because they’re upfront about their privilege—making them more appealing than self-made stars who don’t flaunt their connections.

"Authenticity isn’t about talent anymore—it’s about owning your privilege with a smirk." 😏👑

III. The Hypocrisy Olympics: Gen Z vs Nepo Babies

Let’s break down how Gen Z simultaneously criticizes and worships nepo babies:

A. The Twitter Rants

Every time Lily-Rose Depp lands a campaign or Maya Hawke stars in a Netflix show, social media erupts with outrage:

• “Why do nepo babies get all the opportunities?” 🙄
• “Hollywood needs fresh faces!” 😤
• “I could do better if I had rich parents!” 🤡

But guess who’s liking those posts? The same people who follow these nepo babies on Instagram and buy tickets to their movies.

"Your tweets are activism; your wallet is betrayal." 💸🐦

B. The TikTok Obsession

Gen Z loves dissecting nepo baby privilege on TikTok—but only after they’ve finished recreating Sofia Richie’s wedding looks or buying Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut skincare line. 🛍️💄

"You’re not exposing privilege—you’re funding it." 💳✨

IV. Why Nepo Babies Will Never Die (Thanks to You)

Despite all the outrage, nepo babies aren’t going anywhere—and it’s entirely your fault. Here’s why:

A. Fame is Hereditary Now

In Hollywood, success begets success—and Gen Z keeps reinforcing this cycle by idolizing celebrity offspring instead of demanding fresh talent. 🌟🎬

"You don’t want new faces—you want familiar last names." 🏷️👑

B. Privilege is Marketable

Brands know that nepo babies sell because they’re aspirational—people don’t just want their talent; they want their lifestyle, their connections, their effortless coolness that comes from being born into fame. And Gen Z eats it up like avocado toast at brunch. 🥑✨

"Nepo babies aren’t ruining Hollywood—they’re just giving you what you asked for." 🎥💄

V. The Grand Irony: You’re Part of the Problem

Here’s the brutal truth: Gen Z isn’t killing nepo babies—they’re making them stronger. Every tweet, every TikTok rant, every meme about nepotism only adds fuel to their fame machine. You’re not dismantling privilege—you’re amplifying it.

A Poetic Interlude: An Ode to Your Hypocrisy

Oh, dear Gen Z, so woke yet so blind,
You rage at privilege while falling behind.
You tweet your disdain but still buy the dress,
Nepo babies thrive because you obsess.

You claim you want change but cling to the old,
Your outrage is lukewarm; their fame is gold.
So keep up your protests—they’ll only grow,
For privilege survives where attention flows.

VI. Conclusion: Embrace Your Delusion

Here’s my advice: stop pretending you hate nepo babies and start admitting you love them. Buy their skincare lines, watch their Netflix shows, follow them on Instagram—because let’s be real, you were never going to support indie artists anyway.

"The revolution isn’t coming—but Lily-Rose Depp’s next Vogue cover is." 📸✨

Follow Me on Twitter 🐦✨ @Allen_Fried for more spicy takes on your hypocrisy! 🚀🔥