12 up-and-coming nepotism babies of 2023: from Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple Martin, to Hong Kong singer Ashley Lin and Bernard Arnault’s youngest son Jean
There’s long been a fascination with celebrity children. For starters, everyone wants to know whether they’ll grow up to look like their famous parents, or which of their parents’ footsteps they’ll follow in …
Love them or hate them for being the offspring of the rich and famous, they’ll always have a place at the heart of celebrity culture – and the truth is that plenty of them have the option to get a leg up in the industry when they’re ready.
So, who are the next-gen nepo babies to look out for in 2023?
1. Eve Jobs
Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell Jobs’ daughter
The daughter of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs may not be pursuing tech like her father, but she’s certainly managed to make the most of her family name.
At 24, the blonde beauty has chosen a career in modelling, starring in a digital campaign for Louis Vuitton and featuring in Glossier ads with Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Naomi Smalls.
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2. Apple Martin
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter
A nepo baby’s nepo baby?
Apple Martin is the daughter of Marvel actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also considered a nepo baby – her parents are big Hollywood names Blythe Danner and Bruce Paltrow.
Meanwhile, Apple’s dad is Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay.
The 18-year-old made her fashion week debut sitting in the front row at Chanel this January, with media calling her the latest Chanel “It” girl.
3. Chase Sui Wonders
Anna Sui’s niece
The 26-year-old co-starred in A24’s Bodies, Bodies, Bodies last year alongside now-boyfriend Pete Davidson, and has multiple other gigs on the go, to boot.
4. Jaafar Jackson
Michael Jackson’s nephew/Jermaine Jackson’s son
Being born a Jackson certainly has its perks, but Jermaine Jackson’s son Jaafar surely hit the jackpot when he landed the lead role of MJ in the upcoming biopic about the King of Pop.
The 26-year-old already has a music career of sorts, releasing his first single in 2019, “Got Me Singing”, which garnered almost 9 million views on YouTube.
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4. Ever Gabo Anderson
Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson’s daughter
The lookalike daughter of Resident Evil star Milla Jovovich already has a blossoming acting career – and she’s only 15.
After making her debut with her mum in the franchise film in 2016, Ever Anderson went on to star in Marvel’s Black Widow as the younger version of Scarlett Johansson’s character. Recently, it was announced that she would be playing Wendy in Disney’s upcoming live action film Peter Pan & Wendy.
5. Phoebe Gates
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates’ daughter
The 20-year-old Stanford student was recently added to Fashionista’s “Nepo Babies to Watch” list after being spotted in multiple fashion show front rows.
6. Dylan and Paris Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan’s sons
Bond babies?
Pierce Brosnan has enjoyed a prosperous career in acting, and now it may be time for his two youngest sons, Paris and Dylan, to shine.
The duo, aged 22 and 26, respectively, are both pursuing careers in modelling, and have so far worked with the likes of Moschino and Karlie Kloss.
7. Natalia Bryant
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s daughter
Although Natalia Bryant grew up with famous parents, she has a reputation for being a kind-hearted soul.
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Now Natalia continues his legacy through her work in fashion, and has so far featured in magazines, attended several prestigious industry events, and signed with IMG Models. WhoWhatWear has labelled her one of the “next-gen nepo babies to watch”.
8. Ashley Lin
Mimi Kung and Wei Lin’s daughter
As the daughter of Hong Kong icons Mimi Kung and Wei Lin, Ashley Lin pretty much has the world at her feet.
The 23-year-old is also a fashionista, having already worked with brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton and Fendi.
9. Nico Parker
Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker’s daughter
10. Jean Arnault
Bernard Arnault’s youngest son
Oh, to be a luxury fashion heir! Jean Arnault is the youngest son of the world’s richest man, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault, and while his older siblings may be getting all the attention, this 25-year-old business brain has comfortably joined the family empire as marketing and development director at Louis Vuitton Watches.
11. Damian Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley’s son
Already signed with IMG Models at the age of 20, it seems Damian Hurley has an exciting fashion career to look forward to.
The model is the son of Elizabeth Hurley and the late American business tycoon Steve Bing. Oh, and did we mention his godfathers are Hugh Grant and Elton John?
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12. David Banda
Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s son
Madonna’s 17-year-old son has made a point of following in her fashionable footsteps, even matching with his “Material Girl” mama in head-to-toe Gucci x Adidas last year.
David Banda has since become something of a gender fluid fashion icon. We can’t wait to see what looks he sports in 2023.
- ‘Nepo babies’ have been in the news as netizens call out some of Hollywood’s most famous faces for their well-connected parents and industry leg-ups – so who are the next-gens to know?
- Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell Jobs’ daughter Eve is already a Louis Vuitton ambassador; Apple Martin sang on an Ariana Grande song; and Jaafar Jackson is set to play his late uncle MJ in a biopic