Liev Schreiber Responds to ‘Nepo Baby’ Criticism of Daughter Kai’s Fashion Week Debut
Actor Liev Schreiber is the latest figure drawn into the heated discussion surrounding the “nepo baby” phenomenon, following his daughter Kai’s recent runway debut at Paris Fashion Week. The 16-year-old model walked for Alessandro Michele’s Valentino fashion show over the weekend, earning acclaim for her performance.
Schreiber Defends His Daughter’s Talent
During an interview with TMZ at the newly opened Planet Hollywood in New York City, Schreiber expressed his disbelief at critics who attribute Kai’s success solely to her lineage. He stated, “I don’t have many thoughts for the haters,” emphasizing that his daughter’s choices and talent should take precedence.
He elaborated, “What if you were a professional actor and your child decided they wanted to do something in this world, do they have the choice of what you did?” Schreiber’s argument highlights the dignity of personal choice in career paths, regardless of parental influence.
Kai’s Rising Career
Kai Schreiber has signed with IMG Models, a prestigious modeling agency. Her debut has been met with positive reviews, and her father is evidently proud of her achievements. “It doesn’t matter, like, that’s her life,” Schreiber commented. “She does what she wants with her life. And I’m super proud of her. I thought she did an amazing job on the show.”
The Nepotism Debate in Hollywood
The term “nepo baby” gained widespread attention following a cover feature by New York Magazine in 2022, which sparked discussions about nepotism in the entertainment industry. Prominent figures, including Ethan Hawke and his daughter Maya, have spoken candidly about the implications of having famous parents. Maya, for instance, acknowledged that nepotism played a role in her casting in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.
Furthermore, Patrick Schwarzenegger recently rekindled this debate after joining the cast of HBO’s The White Lotus. Despite being linked to Arnold Schwarzenegger, he asserted that his decade-long dedication to acting should be recognized beyond his family ties, stating, “I know there are people who’ll say I only got this role because of who my dad is.”