The term Nepo Baby went viral on TikTok in 2022 after Gen Z discovered some of their favourite stars, such as Dakota Johnson and Kaia Gerber, weren’t entirely self-made. But it’s not just kids who’ve found fame thanks to a famous relative. Parents of celebrities are just as guilty…
HILARY & MICHAEL WHITEHALL
Michael and actress wife Hilary have become stars thanks to their son Jack. Appearing on the Netflix show Travels With My Father has led to a joint podcast, The Wittering Whitehalls, and a book deal for his parents. As the “odd couple”, Jack’s humour and Michael’s grumpiness has provided viewers laughs. “I enjoy doing things with Jack and Hilary,” Michael said. While he’s enjoying the opportunities his fame has brought him, the retired talent agent, 83, has little interest in pursuing more. “I get offered things, but I don’t want to be a TV star as I know how exhausting it is.”
LINDA CLARK
Rylan’s beloved mum has won a new legion of fans after sharing the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa alongside her son. Linda, 71, is TV comedy gold yet unaware of her popularity. “She’s not dealing with her fame, she doesn’t really know. She’s not on social media and I’m never gonna let her be,” Rylan said. “My mum is my biggest f*** ing headache but I don’t know what I’d do without her. She’s a liability. She’s the ultimate cross between the nan from Catherine Tate and Pam from Gavin And Stacey. I cannot imagine my life without her. I will do anything for my mum.”
ANNE TWIST
She’s been behind her son’s meteoric rise to stardom since the start, but Harry Styles’ mum Anne Twist has now stepped out on her own, away from the One Direction star’s shadow. The former pub landlady, 54, is celebrating her own success after writing her first children’s book, Betty And The Mysterious Visitor, last year. Her Instagram account boasts 2.6m followers. Anne, the inspiration behind Harry��
