15 Gen Z Celebs Who Are Nepo Babies And 15 Who Made It On Their Own

Published: Jun 25, 2026 3:31 PM • Updated: Jun 25, 2026 4:12 PM • Original source

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A lot of up-and-coming actors and singers are the children of celebs our parents grew up with. However, not all of the Hollywood newcomers were born into fame — some of them came from a small town in the middle of nowhere and worked their way to the top.

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