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Nepotism: The Offspring Of Elitism
"It’s a running joke in Hollywood that every bellhop, busboy and waitress in LA is
working on being an actor, screenwriter, director - whatever. Every year, thousands flock
to the city where dreams are made… only to be passed over so someone’s niece can snag
a role without having to go through the audition process. Hooray for Hollywood!" - KC
Morgan.

So you're wondering why (American) movies have been going down the toilet in recent
years. There are several reasons, including the effects of Political Correctness which are
rampant and highly toxic, the decreasing IQs of the movie-goers themselves (a general
dumbing-down that has infiltrated all aspects of culture in the West), an over-reliance on
CGI, hence lessening efforts in finding solid scripts. But perhaps the most negative
impact stems from the exponentially growing nepotism. It is difficult to find a recent
movie in which more than a half of the cast members didn't have influential
parents/relatives/friends in the industry before they got their foot in the movie door.
(Ditto the film crews).

America, the "Land of Opportunity". Nowhere is this less evident than in Hollywood's
star-factories: film studios that increasingly - and relentlessly - hype low-grade material
that springs from the loins of the studio heads, their employees, their friends,
acquaintances and other show-biz colleagues. Hollywood - left-wing, anti-democratic,
and basically anti-American as it has become - has been working on crushing the notion
of the "American Dream" on a weekly basis with its biased propaganda nonsense. So it's
quite fitting that this decadent cocaine-sniffing movie factory, which is so anti-
opportunity and hypocritically anti-Capitalist (hence anti-incentive), would be the most
in-bred den of vipers in the known universe, a place in which a mantra of it's-who-you-
know-not-what-you-can-do has been ruling since day one.

One of the most vocal people when condemning the "rich are getting richer and the poor
poorer" trend are Hollywood's numerous liberals. In order for this trend to continue, you
need a lack of opportunities for the poor. Yet, these same "do-gooders" and left-wing
"friends of the downtrodden" refuse to lead by example. On the contrary, they are the
ones who behave like the "Capitalist elite" they criticize so much, barely allowing any
outsiders to set foot into their closed family & friends circle. This hypocrisy is so self-
evident you literally need to be blind not to see it.

The list focuses almost solely on actors and directors - hence it doesn't even take into
consideration the vast number of bad scripts that have been a result of nepotistic
infiltration! Nor does it include the plethora of nepotistic offspring that had appeared only
in several smaller roles in fairly meaningless productions. You can click on the bio of just
about any better-known actor older than 45 and you'll find that at least half of them have
kids who are either actors, producers, or working in film crews.

Tinseltown's anti-intellectual elitist jet-set would have us believe that acting "talent" is
passed on genetically, but if you believe there is such a thing as an acting gene (or a
"charisma DNA") I would like to see some scientific proof of it. Besides, many nepotists
on this list come from non-movie, or at least non-acting, backgrounds.

They would also have us believe that nearly all of the world's acting talent has already
been collected from all corners of America, that the world's "acting talent pool" has dried
up, been totally depleted, so why even bother looking for potential new De Niros and
Pacinos amongst the "useless proletariat"? Hence the annoying trend of most of the
younger stars today being shoved down our throats having parents in powerful positions
in the business.

The acting world's "jet-set" in every country is infected with high levels of this
debilitating disease, not just in America, Britain and France (the cinematic leaders that
are more the focus here). On the other hand, take the ATP and WTA tennis tours as
contrast: how many kids of successful ex-pros are in the top 1000 (never mind higher)?
Almost none. Or are we meant to be believe that athletic ability does not transfer itself
genetically, while this fictional "acting gene" does? This little fact tells us something
about how "tough" it is to be a movie/TV actor: you learn someone's lines and then recite
them while pretending to be someone else: not exactly rocket science, hence why
movie/TV nepotism is so rampant. However, actors do require a certain level of charisma
in order to be interesting to the viewers, something nepotists by-and-large lack. You can
push a script into a nepotist, but you can't pull out the non-existent charisma out of him.

You can usually smell a nepotist from a mile: usually below-average-looking, either
overacting or under-acting his/her part in a movie or TV show, and almost always this
annoying total lack of charisma. Blandness is their middle name. Without their family
connections and wealth, some of these people would have ended up flipping burgers or
selling dope on street corners.

In-bred, low-quality, but powerful dynasties have been in existence, or are being built as
we speak, in Hollywood: the Arquettes, the Spellings, the Coppolas, the Barrymores, the
Carradines, the Fondas, the Estevez's, and the list goes on. Parallels to
Communist/Marxist regimes (which most of these people support) are pretty obvious:
one of the most sure-fire signs of worsening decadence in any regime is when the tyrant's
sibling or offspring take over the reign after the despot himself croaks. Ditto Hollywood.
Nepotism is a societal disease, that much is certain, and muck like corruption it serves
only to ruin and destroy. Benefits don't exist - except of course for the perpetrators
themselves who merely seek to expand their fame, influence and bank accounts by
pushing their own brood into the (s)limelight. Nepotistic movie dynasties behave much
like mafias; several parallels there too...

Nevertheless, I don't want to create the impression that actors who aren't on this list are
off the hook. Many get their foot in the door through friends (e.g. Tobey Maguire through
Leo Di Caprio, Matt Damon through Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike by knowing Chelsea
Clinton etc), or through couch-casting (I won't mention any names; you film-buffs know
very well who they are). Besides, I have left out many nepotists that I consider solid (and
the very few that are excellent), at least compared to the bland entries here.

And keep in mind: most younger actors who aren't on the list, i.e. don't stem from show-
biz backgrounds, in the vast majority of cases come from very affluent, upper-class
families. Just another way in which "friend-of-the-downtrodden" Hollywood
discriminates against those it supposedly loves. My rough estimate would be that far less
than 1% of all actors come from working-class/blue-collar families. In fact, you won't
even find many non-nepotist actors from middle-class backgrounds these days, the vast
majority stemming from the upper-class. It is in fact a very exclusive club. (Btw, this list
isn't about class inequality; essentially it's about one of the factors that is ruining movies,
i.e. nepotism, but I thought it worth a mention.)

It would seem that auditions serve very little purpose in Hollywood (and elsewhere),
except to weed out the worst from the bad. A typical high-profile Hollywood audition is
mostly a who's-who of famous actors' children, all fighting for a shot at fame and cash. It
makes one wonder just how many truly bad nepotists never make it! Even a severely
talent-free case like David Arquette has beaten out several dozen failed nepotists, i.e. they
might be even worse than him. Scary (but fascinating) thought.

This list will be updated on a constant basis. New talentless nepotistic offspring are being
hyped by film studios as we speak... It is annoying to think that whenever a current movie
star gives birth to a child, we know that 30 years from now chances are great that it will
be infesting films with its mediocre presence, and be in contention to win various over-
hyped awards like the Oscars - that are looking increasingly like mutual "back-
scratching" sessions between colleagues than actually quality-based intentions to vote.

No, I am not a disgruntled, failed actor. (I would rather eat my own foot than engage
myself in such a demeaning, pointless profession.) I am merely a disgruntled movie-goer
who is finding it increasingly difficult to watch badly-written movies loaded with
unattractive women and uninteresting spineless men who can't deliver a line any better
than your average house parakeet.
HOWEVER, this list had been taken off, probably due to pressure exerted by one of the
nepotists listed, or by a deluded, rabid fan with no life. I have cleaned up the comments to
make sure no-one is "offended". (In this Politically Correct age, we let the "easily
offendable" run our lives and dictate the parameters of free speech to us.) Keep in mind,
ye easily offended, that the opinions laid out here are my own, with no-one forcing you to
either accept them or even acknowledge them.

EVIDENTLY, Hollywood doesn't want people to know about their dirty little secret.

NOTE ALSO: I don't expect anyone to agree with all the entries here. The point is for
you to get the general picture of how widespread this debilitating phenomenon is. As
hard as people try to defend the actors on this list, even they can't deny that this isn't
exactly a list brimming with De Niros, Gables, and Pacinos.

Nowadays anyone can succeed. This list proves it.

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1.
David Schwimmer
Actor, Madagascar
Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Schwimmer was encouraged by a high
school instructor to attend a summer program in acting at Northwestern University.
Inspired by that experience, he returned to Northwestern where he received a bachelor's
degree in speech/theater. In 1988, along with seven other Northwestern graduates, he co-
founded Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company.
“ Son of Arlene Coleman-Schwimmer, a powerful Hollywood lawyer

I thought long and hard about whom to place at the very top of the list. The amazing
struggle for no.1 was incredible, exciting and long, but in the end I thought that David
richly deserves it.

Schwimmer went to high-school with a number of people on this list. They were
childhood chums. You'll find that most Hollywood actors that are being hyped in recent
years have known each other from day one. It is almost like a secret society, in some
ways... If you're an outsider, you might as well not even try.

Hands down the unfunniest man Hollywood has ever had. ” - fedor8

2.
Anjelica Huston
Actress, The Royal Tenenbaums
Anjelica Huston was born on July 8, 1951, to director and actor John Huston and Italian
American (from New York) prima ballerina Enrica (Ricki) Soma. Huston spent most of
her childhood overseas, in Ireland and England, and in 1969 first dipped her toe into the
acting profession, taking a few small roles in her father's movies...
“ her father is John Huston, overrated director
her mother is Enrica Soma, ballerina (don't laugh)
her grandfather is Walter Huston, actor

Who could possibly argue with me that Angelina wouldn't have ever come anywhere near
an audition without the massive support of her daddy... ” - fedor8

3.
Laura Dern
Actress, Jurassic Park
Laura Dern was born on February 10, 1967 into a moviemaking family - her father is
Bruce Dern and her mother is Diane Ladd. Dern was exposed to movie sets and the
movie industry from infancy, and obtained several bit parts as a child. Her parents
divorced when Dern was two and Dern lost contact with her father for several years as a
result...
“ Daddy is Bruce Dern and Mommy is Diane Ladd, both actors

David Lynch, shame on you.

Laura is the only actress who sounds and looks like she's laughing when she's crying.
Watch that legendary scene in "Blue Velvet" and you will know what I mean. ” - fedor8

4.
Jennifer Aniston
Actress, The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate
Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Jennifer Aniston spent a year of her childhood living
in Greece with her family. Her family then relocated to New York City where her
parents, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, divorced when she was 9. Jennifer was raised by
her mother and her father landed a role...
“ daughter of John Aniston, actor, and Nancy Dow, actress; Telly Savalas, actor, is her
godfather

In spite of a string of flops, Tinseltown keeps pushing her career. Nepotists often get
more shots at redemption after box-office bombs. Why? Because nearly everyone in
Hollywood wants nepotism to work, due to the fact that they all want to secure their own
kids' futures. This also explains why a nepotist nominee is more likely to win an Oscar
than a non-nepotistic nominee.

The good part is that she only gets to play in awful romantic comedies so avoiding her is
very easy. ” - fedor8
5.
Casey Affleck
Actor, Gone Baby Gone
“ younger brother of Ben Affleck, a popular South Park character

A soft voice and an almost apathetic screen presence didn't prevent him from being cast
in some grade-A productions. Whoever sees this man as a "cowboy" has only themselves
to blame... Miscasting has become more rampant in recent years, very often due to
nepotistic pressures. ” - fedor8

6.
Adrien Brody
Actor, The Pianist
The son of Hungarian-born photographer Sylvia Plachy and retired history professor
Elliot Brody, Adrien Brody grew up an only child in the Woodhaven section of Queens,
New York, where he accompanied his mother on assignments for the Village Voice. He
credits her with making him feel comfortable in front of the camera...
“ his Momsy is Sylvia Plachy, photographer for the "Village Voice"

The arrogance Hollywood has, in presuming that the audiences will accept any kind of
inane casting choice, such as trying to turn this skinny charisma-free actor into Arnold
Schwarzenegger's successor!

Dunno, maybe they'll cast him in the "Cary Grant Story" next... ” - fedor8
7.
Jason Schwartzman
Actor, Rushmore
“ member of the powerful, numerous, but mostly useless Coppola clan

EVERY single director who casts this hopeless "comedian" in his movies basically
admits to his OWN talentlessness and ineptness by doing so.

Jason is beyond awful. It's embarrassing to watch his futile attempts to be funny.

Needless to say, I see an Oscar for him some time in the next 20 years. ” - fedor8

8.
David Arquette
Actor, Never Been Kissed
The youngest of five, David Arquette was born in Virginia and is part of the illustrious
Arquette family whose work has spread over many generations. Like siblings Rosanna
Arquette, Patricia Arquette, Richmond Arquette and Alexis Arquette, David started
working at an early age and his first major role came...
“ part of the huge Arquette clan; 3rd-generation nepotist produce

I could even understand casting this unfunny "goofball" in terrible comedies and lame
horror parodies. However, when they cast him in a serious WW2 concentration camp
flick, that's where they crossed the line of decency. ” - fedor8

9.
Sofia Coppola
Producer, Somewhere
“ daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, a far better director than her - even when he was
directing "Bram Stoker's Dracula"

If anyone else had made "Lost In Translation", a very average quasi-indie flick, it would
gone pretty much unnoticed. However, the Coppola name inspires hordes of Hollywood's
nepotists to support a career that has no merit. "I scratch your back you scratch mine..."

Francis Ford Coppola is the Papa Smurf of Tinseltown's nepotism. ” - fedor8

10.
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23rd, 1989 to Alan Radcliffe and Marcia
Gresham. He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. Soon
enough, he landed a role in David Copperfield, as the young David Copperfield. A couple
of years later, he landed a role as Mark Pendel in The Tailor of Panama...
“ Daddy: Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent
Momsy: Marcia Gresham, a casting director
You would think that at least when casting for a hugely expensive/ambitious project one
would try to get the best possible candidate for the lead role? Think again. Most viewers
(especially children) are totally uncritical, a fact not lost on producers and directors.

I think there should be a law prohibiting casting directors from pushing their own kids
into movies. I see a conflict of interest in there somewhere... This kid can't act to save his
life, plus the charisma of a chair. ” - fedor8

11.
Kristen Stewart
Actress, Twilight
Though most famous for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga, Kristen Stewart has
been a working actor since her early years in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, John
Stewart and Jules Mann-Stewart, both work in film and television. Her mother is
Australian. The family includes three boys, her older brother Cameron Stewart, and two
adopted brothers Dana and Taylor...
“ Dad: John Stewart (no, not the CNN/MTV (un)funnyman), TV producer
Mom: Jules Stewart, script supervisor

She made it on various People's magazine sexiest/hottest lists. You see, when a nepotist
is so obviously unattractive or average-looking at best, their PR people pay high-profile
yellow-press magazines to hype their stars, which includes placing them on such
moronic, pointless lists which however get a lot of publicity (for unfathomable reasons).

Fortunately, I don't see a career for her after zillions of teeny-bopping hormones
surrounding the hype over that vampire soaper series have settled down. She will be
forgotten, or continue by making Z-movie horror flicks. ” - fedor8
12.
Kyra Sedgwick
Actress, Phenomenon
Kyra was born in New York and attended private schools. She made her professional
acting debut at 16 on the soap opera Another World. A graduate of USC, Kyra has
pursued a career that includes stage, screen and television. Kyra's reason for becoming an
actor is that it gives her the ability to be compassionate and to walk around in the shoes of
others...
“ cousin of actress Edie Sedgwick

Kevin Bacon, a horrible actor himself, was instantly drawn to her talentlessness and
married her. ” - fedor8

13.
Rumer Willis
Actress, Hostage
Rumer Glenn Willis was born August 16th, 1988. She was named after the British
novelist Rumer Godden. She made her debut at the age of 5 in the movie Now and Then
but was credited as Willa Glen. Her mother, Demi Moore, hired cameramen to video tape
her birth.
“ daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis

She didn't even inherit her parents "face genes", so how can we expect her to have
inherited the much-touted-yet-non-existent "acting gene"? ” - fedor8
14.
Martha Plimpton
Actress, The Goonies
She has show biz in her blood. Martha Plimpton was born November 16, 1970, in New
York City to two actors: Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton. Martha began her career
at age 8, when her mom had a friend of hers, composer Elizabeth Swados, enroll her in an
actors' workshop. At age 10, she got a small part in Rollover, and also made a series of
Calvin Klein commercials...
“ absolutely beautiful daughter of Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton, both actors, and
granddaughter of John Carradine ” - fedor8

15.
Drew Barrymore
Actress, Scream
Charming, free-spirited and - above all - talented, Drew Barrymore has come a long way
since her big-screen breakout in Steven Spielberg's beloved sci-fi blockbuster, E.T.: The
Extra-Terrestrial. Despite a troubled and much-publicized adolescence during which she
appeared in only a handful of films, Barrymore's star was officially on the rise during the
mid-90s with notable appearances in Poison Ivy...
“ John Drew Barrymore (father), actor
Jaid Barrymore (mother), actress
John-Blythe Barrymore (half-brother), actor
Diana Barrymore (aunt), actress
John Barrymore (grandfather), actor
Dolores Costello (grandmother), actress
Maurice Costello (great-grandfather), actor
Mae Costello (great-grandmother), actress
Ethel Barrymore (great-aunt), actress
Lionel Barrymore (great-uncle), actor
Sophia Loren (godmother), actress
Anna Strasberg (godmother), actress
Steven Spielberg (godfather), bad director/producer ” - fedor8

16.
Kiefer Sutherland
Actor, 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Kiefer Sutherland was born on December 21st, 1966 in London, England, UK to parents
Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. He got his first film role in the movie Max
Dugan Returns. Sutherland's first major role was in the Canadian drama, The Bay Boy,
which earned Sutherland and director Daniel Petrie...
“ son of Donald Sutherland, 70s movie star

I avoid him like the plague. However, I bit the bullet once years ago and decided to watch
a very good film despite his presence ("Dark City"), and was amazed at how badly he
played his part: he delivered his lines like an asthmatic gasping for air. ” - fedor8

17.
Olympia Dukakis
Actress, Look Who's Talking
Long a vital, respected lady of the classic and contemporary stage and the epitome of
Mediterranean-styled weariness, this grand lady with the perpetually forlorn look and
worldly wise demeanor did not become a household name and sought-after film actress
until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning perf as Cher's sardonic mother
in the romantic comedy Moonstruck...
“ cousin of failed Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis (lost to Bush Sr. in 1988)

Guess what year she won an Oscar?

1988.

Mere coincidence. ” - fedor8

18.
Colin Hanks
Actor, King Kong
“ Guess which Hanks we're talking about here?

Daddy: Tom Hanks, overrated PC actor

Hands down the blandest "actor" on this list. Wallpaper.

Peter Jackson, shame on you. ” - fedor8

19.
Mary Stuart Masterson
Actress, Fried Green Tomatoes
Mary Stuart Masterson started acting before the age of ten, when she appeared in The
Stepford Wives in 1975 with her father. Afterwards, at the direction of her parents, Mary
Stuart led a life outside of the limelight, attending school in New York. She appeared in a
few productions at New York's Dalton School...
“ Daddy: Peter Masterson, actor
Mommy: Carlin Glynn, actress

I will let the photo and her movies speak for themselves. ” - fedor8

20.
Kate Hudson
Actress, Almost Famous
Almost everyone who has spent time with Kate Hudson -including directors, family
members, co-stars and interviewers - is quick to comment on her ability to light up a
room. Through some combination of a winning smile, solid work ethic, and good old-
fashioned talent, the young actress has gone from indie beginner to Vanity Fair cover girl
in just three years...
“ daughter of Goldie Hawn, actress, and Bill Hudson, comic, her stepfather is Kurt
Russell

That the "comedy gene" does not exist is well-supported by Kate's case. This is a typical
average-looking American girl-next-door. Dime-a-dozen. You can find a million like her
without even having to look...

She turned down a role (while she was still just a nepotist-in-waiting) in "Escape from
L.A." because it starred Kurt Russell and she "didn't want to be professionally associated
with my dad. I just wanted to see if I could do the audition."
So what she was saying is basically she wanted to debut in a film without any family
relatives, so she could more easily fool the audiences into thinking she was a "free
electron".
Shame has many names, and one of them is "Nepotism", and Kate must have felt that
shame bone-deep. ” - fedor8

21.
Tori Spelling
Actress, Trick
The daughter of Candy Spelling and Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling. With her
father as the producer of many popular television shows in the 1970's, Tori had a taste for
fame. She appeared on many of her father's shows including, The Love Boat, T.J.
Hooker, Hotel, Fantasy Island...
“ daughter of Aaron Spelling, creator/producer of superior high-quality TV produce such
as "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Love Boat" ” - fedor8

22.
Paris Hilton
Self, Zoolander
Socialite Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981 in New York City into the Hilton
family and, along with her three younger siblings, is heir-apparent to the vast Hilton hotel
and real estate dynasty. Her childhood was spent in palatial dwellings in the priciest
neighborhoods on both coasts and featured a brief flirtation with the educational system...
“ This might help you understand how bad it's becoming. ” - fedor8

23.
Peter Fonda
Actor, Easy Rider
“ I guess I'll be forever mystified as to how a nerd riding a bike through America's deserts
could become such a huge cult film.

Son of Henry Fonda, actor, and brother of Jane Fonda, actress. ” - fedor8

24.
Courtney Love
Self, Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl
The daughter of The Grateful Dead devotee and first manager Hank Harrison and
psychotherapist Linda Caroll, Courtney Love was born Courtney Michelle Harrison in
San Francisco, California in 1964. Love spent her early years living in hippie communes
in Oregon and at schools in Europe and New Zealand, under the care of her mother and
other family members...
“ Courtney is the daughter of Hank Harrison, the first manager for The Grateful Dead,
and author Linda Carroll.

Her maternal grandmother was the children's novelist Paula Fox, and her maternal great-
grandmother was screenwriter Elsie Fox Elsie's husband, (Courtney's maternal
grandfather) was screenwriter Paul Hervey Fox, who wrote 14 films. Paul was the first
cousin of film star Douglas Fairbanks.

So you always wondered how the hell she got her awful band signed, and why she can
neither sing or act? Now you know.

ELITISM. ” - fedor8

25.
Geraldine Chaplin
Actress, Doctor Zhivago
The daughter of Charles Chaplin (aka Charlie Chaplin), Geraldine Chaplin attended the
Royal Ballet Academy in London. She was discovered by David Lean when she was
dancing in Paris, which is what led to her role in Doctor Zhivago. She has two children,
Shane and Oona.
“ this utterly gorgeous creature is the daughter of Charles Chaplin, famous comedian and
Marxist ” - fedor8

26.
Kim Kardashian
Self, Episode #1.2
“ No need to list her family. You all know this... woman.

The "acting gene" is nowhere in sight, not even theoretically, unless you believe in a
"lawyer gene" and its close hypothetical connection with the "charisma gene" and the
"thespian gene". A perfect example of how easy it is for the young preppy Hollywood jet-
set to gain fame (and eventually acting assignments) for doing and being and achieving
absolutely nothing. ” - fedor8

27.
Christian Slater
Actor, True Romance
Christian Michael Leonard Slater was born on August 18, 1969 in New York to Michael
Hawkins, a well-known soap actor and Mary Jo Slater, a casting agent. Christian started
in show business early, appearing on the soap opera The Edge of Night in 1976 at the age
of 7. He went on to star in many Broadway shows in the early-1980s...
“ Mommy: Mary Jo S(h)later, a cas(h)ting director
Daddy: Michael Gainsborough, actor ” - fedor8

28.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor, Donnie Darko
Jacob "Jake" Gyllenhaal (last name pronounced jill-en-hall) was born in Los Angeles,
California, on December 19, 1980 to director Stephen Gyllenhaal and
producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner and is the brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, who
played his sister in Donnie Darko. His father is of partial Swedish heritage and his mother
is of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage...
“ son of Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner, both producers; Jamie Lee Curtis is his
godmother

David Fincher, shame on you.

Typical 21st-century Hollywood preppy: his parents had mapped out a career for him and
his sis while they were still in diapers. Did it matter he was going to grow into a bland,
sleepy, dull man lacking charisma and acting ability? Nope. Hollywood's
actors/producers/directors have a sense of entitlement that you won't even find in such
high quantities even in your typical European royal family.

Now Hollywood's persistent hype- and image- machinery is trying to embed the notion of
the "tough alpha male Jake" in our collective minds.

All you have to do to prevent them from succeeding in this evil and absurd plan is to
boycott his movies, especially the ones where he is cast as a "tough guy". It's that simple.
Or are we going to let Hollywood treat us like morons forever? ” - fedor8

29.
Rooney Mara
Actress, The Social Network
“ Great-grandfather Tim Mara founded the New York Giants. Great-grandfather Art
Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Daughter of Timothy Christopher Mara, a scout for the New York Giants.

Uncle John Mara is CEO of the New York Giants since 2005.

Any questions?
The "acting gene" is nowhere in sight. But the "Jet-Set Ticket To Quick & Undeserved
Fame" is.

David Fincher, shame on you, again. ” - fedor8

30.
Zoë Wanamaker
Actress, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
“ daughter of Sam Wanamaker, actor/director; a relative of the owners of the once-
famous department store, "Wanamakers"

You gotta love it when these preppies who stem from stinking rich families suddenly start
supporting left-wing "proletariat causes" once they get into show-biz with the aid of their
Capitalist-made bucks.

But at least she's beautiful, right? ” - fedor8

31.
Blake Lively
Actress, Summer Kind of Wonderful
Blake Lively was born in a showbiz family in California and quickly followed her
parents' and siblings' steps. Her first role was "Trixie, the Tooth Fairy" in the 1998 movie
Sandman, directed by her dad, Ernie Lively. Her big break came along a few years later,
though. Blake was up to finish high school when she got the co-starring role of "Bridget"
in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2005...
“ Daddy is Ernie Lively, in whose film she made her first appearance
Momsy is Elaine Lively, talent manager (how ironic)

younger sister of Eric Lively, and younger half-sister of Lori Lively, Jason Lively and
Robyn Lively

Her mom must have thought: "I am a Talent Manager by profession, so that must mean
my children must be all talented... right?"

Wrong, Elaine.

But when has a lack of talent ever prevented a nepotist from getting good roles? ” -
fedor8

32.
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Actor, The 400 Blows
Jean-Pierre Léaud is not everybody's cup of tea for sure, but will remain an important
name in film history. As an actor he can be adored or hated for exactly the same reasons:
he is one of those rare players that directors let improvise his dialogue, which gets on
certain viewers' nerves while it fascinates others...
“ Son of actress Jacqueline Pierreux and screenwriter Pierre Léaud.

The personification of nepotistic lack of charisma. 100% bland. His "acting method" is so
basic i.e. non-existent, they could have just as easily cast a batch of grass in his place. ” -
fedor8
33.
Keira Knightley
Actress, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
The daughter of actor Will Knightley and playwright Sharman Macdonald. After she
requested an agent at the age of three, her parents allowed her to work on productions in
her summer holidays. Her first role was at the age of 9, in Moira Armstrong's A Village
Affair. However, Knightley's first high profile role came in 1999...
“ daughter of Will Knightley, actor, and Sharman McDonald, playwright

Ask me why her smile annoys me so much. Go ahead.

I can't answer that question. ” - fedor8

34.
Jason Reitman
Director, Up in the Air
“ son of Ivan Reitman, director (who made a plethora of bad movies)

Maker of "Juno". Nuff said. ” - fedor8

35.
Jane Fonda
Self, A Century of Women
Born in New York City in 1937 to legendary screen star Henry Fonda and New York
socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw, Jane Seymour Fonda was destined early to an
uncommon and influential life in the limelight. Although she initially showed little
inclination to follow her father's trade, she was prompted...
“ daughter of Henry Fonda, actor and Marxist

She was the talk of the town when she first appeared. Because she is such a great actress
(which she truly isn't)? No. Because everyone knew she was Henry's daughter...
Nepotism helps create a buzz, which in turn heightens Hollywood's hype-machine into
total overdrive. This culminated in her winning two Oscars for totally average
performances. ” - fedor8

36.
Jaden Smith
Actor, The Pursuit of Happyness
“ son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

Would anyone argue FOR the "acting gene" theory in this case? Will Smith has had a
great career in both films and music without showing competence in either. Sign of the
times... ” - fedor8
37.
Miley Cyrus
Actress, Bolt
“ daughter of Billy Ray Joe-Bob Cyrus, one-hit white t***h wonder and singer of
pseudo-country

By pushing/hyping this not-so-little "Lolita" onto the world scene, America is basically
telling us that it isn't the "Land of Opportunity" it once was, at least as far as show-biz
goes. Or does anyone out there truly believe there aren't far better-looking teenage girls
and with far more talent in a population of 300 million?

Is the "Cyrus gene" that strong, that great? Judge for yourself... ” - fedor8

38.
Briana Evigan
Actress, Step Up 2: The Streets
“ Greg Evigan, actor, is her Dad ” - fedor8
39.
Fuschia Sumner
Actress, A Plumm Summer
“ Sting's daughter

I guess she has no voice for a singing career, no body for a modeling career, and no
patience or interest in a proper college education, so off she predictably goes into acting -
which nearly anyone can do.

She has The Nepotist Card. It takes you places. ” - fedor8

40.
Kelly Osbourne
Self, Austin Powers in Goldmember
“ daughter of Ozzy Osbourne, singer ” - fedor8
41.
Juliet Landau
Actress, Ed Wood
Juliet Landau, the daughter of Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, co-starred in Tim
Burton's highly acclaimed Ed Wood as "Loretta King" and starred opposite Whoopi
Goldberg and Armin Mueller-Stahl in New Line Cinema's Theodore Rex as "Dr.
Veronica Shade". She portrays "Drusilla" in the television dramas Buffy the Vampire
Slayer and Angel...
“ Dad: Martin Landau, actor

Kind of fitting that I first saw this woman in a movie about the worst director of all time,
"Ed Wood"... ” - fedor8

42.
Mario Van Peebles
Actor, Baadasssss!
Mario Van Peebles was born in Mexico City. He was an analyst for the New York City
Mayor's Office of Management and Budget under Mayor Edward I. Koch during the
city's fiscal crisis in 1979, going by the name Mario Peebles. Assigned to the
Environmental Protection Agency budget task force.
“ talentless son of Melvin Van Peebles, actor/director ” - fedor8
43.
Evan Rachel Wood
Actress, The Wrestler
Evan Rachel Wood was born on September 7, 1987, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her
father is Ira David Wood III, and her mother is Sara Lynn Moore. She has two older
brothers: Dana, a musician, and Ira David Wood IV. Evan and her brothers sometimes
performed at Theatre In The Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her father is the
executive director and founder of the theatre...
“ Daddy: Ira David Wood III, founder and Executive Director of Raleigh's prestigious
Theatre In The Park
Mommy: Sara Lynn Moore, actress
Aunt: Carol Winstead Wood, a Hollywood production designer (the big one)

Bland, uninteresting and with little talent, which is why Woody Allen hired her. Woody
loves bad, average-looking nepotists/actors, probably because they make him look good
by comparison. ” - fedor8

44.
Elizabeth Olsen
Actress, Martha Marcy May Marlene
“ younger sister of the very dull, food-deprived Olsen twins ” - fedor8
45.
Illeana Douglas
Actress, Ghost World
Born with show business in her blood Illeana is the granddaughter of screen legends
Melvyn Douglas and Helen Gahagan. Illeana began studying acting at the Neighborhood
Playhouse in New York. As a teenager, she acted in many plays and dabbled in stand-up
comedy. In 1988, working for a publicist in New York led to her first movie role...
“ "Born with show business in her blood"... This is how her bio starts.

This is how many bios start. Blood filled with show-biz? How can they write that and not
feel deeply ashamed?

I'd like a few biologists to have a look at these oh-so special "blood cells". Much like
monarchies tried to justify their existence/tyrannies with baloney concepts such as "blue
blood", in the same way does Hollywood try to establish the "acting gene" as their own
little raison d'etre, hence "Hollywood royalty" having recently become a popular term,
invented by the same nepotistic clans who control most of the film industry, a term
happily repeated over and over by various corrupt, bribable and moronic media gossip
queens.

Helen Gahagan Douglas, actress/Congresswoman

Melvyn Douglas, actor

3rd-generation nepotist. I think it shows. ” - fedor8

46.
Emily Deschanel
Actress, Spider-Man 2
“ Mom: Mary Jo Deschanel, actress
Dad: Caleb Deschanel, cinematographer
Sister: Zooey Deschanel ” - fedor8

47.
Helena Bonham Carter
Actress, Fight Club
Helena Bonham Carter is an actress of great versatility, and one of the UK's finest and
most successful. Most recently, she has starred in Sweeney Todd as Mrs Lovett alongside
Johnny Depp for which she was awarded Best Actress at the Evening Standard British
Film Awards 2008. Other recent work includes Conversations with Other Women
opposite Aaron Eckhart...
“ granddaughter of H.H. Asquith, former British Prime Minister, and daughter of
Anthony Asquith, director

So Granpa ran Britain... Hmm.

I'm sure that's a mere coincidence. Which one of us does not have an ancestor who ran an
empire?
The "political gene". Huh? Well, it kinda makes sense: all politicians are actors. ” -
fedor8

48.
Daryl Hannah
Actress, Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Android, Mermaid, Cave girl, Pretty Woman's friend, Giant... as a little girl, Daryl liked
to fantasize -- little did she dream she would play all these roles in movies, and more!
Daryl Christine Hannah was born December 3rd, 1960. She graduated from the
University of Southern California School of Theatre...
“ daughter of Haskell Wexler, cinematographer ” - fedor8

49.
Jack Davenport
Actor, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Jack Davenport was born in 1973 and is the son of actors Maria Aitken and Nigel
Davenport. He studied Literature and Film Studies at the University of East Anglia. His
first break happened after he wrote to John Cleese to ask to be a runner on Fierce
Creatures where he ended up playing a zoo keeper...
“ Son of Nigel Davenport and Maria Aitken, both actors.

But get this:

His great-great-uncle was the British politician and writer, Sir William Maxwell "Max"
Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook. His great-grandfather was John Maffey, 1st Baron
Rugby, a prominent British diplomat and the British ambassador to Ireland. His
grandmother was the famed English socialite, the Hon. Lady Penelope Aitken. Also the
nephew of former MP and Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken.

Jet-set preppy, all across the board.

There is nothing worse than casting a nepotist in a comedy. I thought he was even worse
than Keira Knightley in that mediocre pirate saga. Bland and unfunny, a lethal
combination. ” - fedor8

50.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress, Se7en
To most moviegoers, Gwyneth Paltrow was "that English actress that used to be engaged
to Brad Pitt." On March 21, 1999, that image was altered completely when the little
known actress was awarded the Academy Award for her outstanding performance in
Shakespeare in Love. Gwyneth Paltrow, who in fact is not English...
“ daughter of Blythe Danner, actress, and Bruce Paltrow, director/producer of truly bad
films

Gwyneth wears a constant "grin-smirk" on her face, in every scene in every move. She
has the range of Al Gore's table-lamp. ” - fedor8
51.
Daniel Day-Lewis
Actor, There Will Be Blood
Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis was born in London, England, the second child of
Cecil Day-Lewis (aka Nicholas Blake) (Poet Laureate of England) and his second wife,
Jill Balcon. His maternal grandfather was Sir Michael Balcon, an important figure in the
history of British cinema, head of the famous Ealing Studios...
“ this hugely overrated, bland actor is:

Son-in-law of playwright Arthur Miller

Grandson of Michael Balcon, producer
son of Nicholas Blake, writer
son of Jill Balcon, actress

i.e. 3rd-generation nepotist (all in the family...) ” - fedor8

52.
Glenn Close
Actress, Mars Attacks!
Five time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close was born and was raised in Greenwich,
Connecticut. She was often seen on Broadway until 1982 when she was cast in her award
winning role as Jenny Fields in The World According to Garp (1982) alongside Robin
Williams. For this role a breakthrough in film for Close she later went on to receive an
Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress...
“ her Grandpa was married to the heiress to the Post cereal fortune who is mother of
actress Dina Merrill; Brooke Shields, actress, is a cousin ” - fedor8
53.
Skandar Keynes
Actor, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Skandar Amin Casper Keynes (born 5 September 1991) is an English actor best known
for starring as Edmund Pevensie in the 2005 film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He will return in the role of Edmund in the film's
sequel The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, which is currently scheduled for release
in the summer of 2008...
“ Daddy: Randal Keynes, writer
The actor from the hopeless "Narnia" serial is the great-great-great grandson of Charles
Darwin.
The kid's great grandfather is Edgar Douglas Adrian, who won a Nobel Prize in
Physiology.
His grandfather, Cecil Fadlo Hourani, is a famous writer.

So what happened to the "acting gene"? Nowhere in sight. ” - fedor8

54.
Ethan Hawke
Actor, Gattaca
“ the cousin of famous playwright Tennessee Williams

So now it's the "writing gene" that is somehow related to the "acting gene", huh? Albeit
heavily diluted, this fictional gene, coz he's not even Tennessee's child but a relative.
Oh, but I forgot: it's all part of the infamous, all-encompassing "creative gene". As if
memorizing and then parroting someone else's lines makes one particularly "creative"...
Acting is the most overrated profession of the modern age. (The Age Of Paris Hilton) ” -
fedor8

55.
Jeanne Balibar
Actress, Va savoir
When she was a child, Jeanne Balibar wanted to be a dancer. She was already attracted
by the stage and the show and admired great opera singers like Maria Callas. As she was
going to take the last exam for becoming a lecturer, she decided not to go to the exam but
to take an exam to become a stage actress...
“ daughter of Étienne Balibar, French Marxist philosopher, and physicist Françoise
Balibar ” - fedor8

56.
Cynthia Nixon
Actress, Sex and the City
Born in New York City on April 9, 1966, Cynthia Nixon made a memorable film debut in
Little Darlings. Her Broadway credits include "The Last Night of Ballyhoo,"
"Indiscretions," "Angels in America," "The Heidi Chronicles," and "The Women," and
she managed to appear in both "Hurlyburly" and "The Real Thing" at the same time...
“ daughter of Anna Nixon, a researcher for a 60s TV show

You don't think this is a strong enough family connection? Well, it certainly beats being
an aspiring actor whose parents work at the post office or as gardeners. ” - fedor8

57.
Angelina Jolie
Actress, Changeling
Growing up in Los Angeles, Jolie was no stranger to the film industry, being the daughter
of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight. She later trained and performed at the Lee
Strasberg Theatre Institute, where she was seen in several stage productions. She worked
as a professional model in London...
“ daughter of Jon Voight

She decided to use her mother's last name to hide this fact. (My opinion, at least.) Many
nepotists are embarrassed to admit they had vast help in starting their careers.

And then when they do get called out on it, they use the same old tired line: "It isn't easy
carrying the burden of a famous name." Yes, being born with a silver spoon in your
mouth is generally regarded as bad karma, isn't it? (Which is about as convincing as a
rich person saying that money doesn't make one happy.)

I'm pretty sure that thousands of aspiring actors without the benefits of family
connections would give their right arms to have this "burden" in exchange for having a
shot at films or TV.

Not much of a "burden", is it? They sound like those whiny lottery winners who manage
to find a fault in even the most amazing stroke of luck. ” - fedor8
58.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor, Jerry Maguire
Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York. His father,
Cuba Gooding, was the lead vocalist for the R&B group The Main Ingredient, which had
a hit with the song "Everybody Plays The Fool". His mother, Shirley, was a backup
singer for The Sweethearts. His father moved the family to Los Angeles in 1972...
“ son of Cuba Gooding, R&B singer

The "R&B singing gene" miraculously turned into an "acting gene". Wow! ” - fedor8

59.
Nora Ephron
Writer, You've Got Mail
Nora Ephron was educated at Wellesley College, Massachusetts. She is an acclaimed
essayist (Crazy Salad 1975), novelist (Heartburn 1983), and has written screenplays for
several popular films, all featuring strong female characters, such as anti-nuclear activist
Karen Silkwood (Silkwood, co-written...
“ screenwriter/director daughter of Phoebe & Henry Ephron, screenwriters

She's written/directed some of the worst Hollywood turkeys ever made, among which are
"Bewitched", "Michael", "You've Got Mail", "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Mixed Nuts".
However, when you're a nepotist AND left-wing then you really have your back
covered... ” - fedor8

60.
Nicolas Cage
Actor, Adaptation.
The son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (a brother of director Francis
Ford Coppola) and dancer/choreographer Joy Vogelsang, Cage changed his name early in
his career to make his own reputation, succeeding brilliantly with a host of classic, quirky
roles by the late 1980s. Initially studying theatre at Beverly Hills High (though he
dropped out at 17)...
“ overrated nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, director and only talented member of the
vast and counter-productive Coppola clan

Nick is very interesting in the sense that he overacted his way through films early on in
his career, but has recently reversed his style with a 180 degree turn, and now underacts
in nearly all his films. He just can't seem to hit that ideal balance between uncontrolled
buffoonery and sleepy apathy... ” - fedor8

61.
Alexis Arquette
Actress, Pulp Fiction
“ part of the large Arquette clan
Tinseltown: all in the family... If you try to put your foot in the door, it is most likely to
be severed, unless you're carrying with you the golden and invaluable Nepotist Card.

The Nepotist Card gets you places. ” - fedor8

62.
Isabella Rossellini
Actress, Blue Velvet
“ daughter of Roberto Rossellini, director, and Ingrid Bergman, actress

The much-touted resemblance to her mother is actually a major minus in my view. She is
like an imperfect clone of an already weak original. ” - fedor8

63.
Mariel Hemingway
Actress, Manhattan
“ Apparently, the "writing gene" strikes again, turning into a "superior"-quality "acting
gene".

Granddaughter of Marxist writer Ernest Hemingway.

I don't suppose Hemingway's political leanings had anything to do with Oscar voters
giving her an award for her wooden, abysmal performance in "Manhattan"... ” - fedor8
64.
Minka Kelly
Actress, 500 Days of Summer
Minka Kelly was born in Los Angeles, California and she is the only child of former
Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay and Maureen Kelly, an exotic dancer and single mother
who often moved with her daughter to different communities before settling in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, by the time Minka was in junior high school.
“ Daughter of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay.

Ranked in the top 50 on some "Maxim" magazine Hot 100 list. Of course she would.
That's why they paid the magazine.

Her grandfather is actor Richard Ney. ” - fedor8

65.
Summer Phoenix
Actress, The Believer
Born on 10 December 1978, Summer Joy Phoenix is the fifth and youngest child of Arlyn
and John Phoenix, a carpenter. Summer was raised in Southern California, but spent her
teen years in Central Florida, where she was born. She is an active supporter of numerous
charities and activist groups, mainly concerning the environment...
“ sister of
River Phoenix, dead actor
Joaquin Phoenix, bad actor ” - fedor8

66.
Ella Bleu Travolta
Self, Not Under My Roof
“ daughter of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, actors

John: "We decided it was OK to come out and promote, to introduce her to the world and
to give her a beautiful future in film."

"Give her"??? Has John become a god?

Has John ever considered first asking US, the viewers, whether his talent-free daughter
with the silly name deserves to become a star?

John's laughable arrogance is utterly typical of nepotistic Hollywood: they feel that they
are so powerful that they can push just about anyone into the world of A-level glitz and
glamour, while raking in even more cash. Their sense of entitlement goes against all their
left-wing beliefs, which is typical of their hypocritical behaviour.

All we need to do is boycott the movies they'll stick her in. It's really that simple. ” -
fedor8
67.
Keanu Reeves
Actor, The Matrix
One of the most inscrutable actors to ever hit it big, Keanu Reeves has been by turns
adored, reviled, and grudgingly respected by the movie-going public. As the controversy
over his talent rages on, his career choices and paychecks show him inching toward A-list
status. Reeves, whose first name means "cool breeze over the mountains" in Hawaiian...
“ Growing up, his stepfathers were Paul Aaron, stage and TV director/producer, and rock
promoter Robert Miller.

I like Keanu, he seems like a nice guy, but his acting skills - we can all agree - are
pitiful. ” - fedor8

68.
Calista Carradine
Actress, Mata Hari
“ Member of the vast Carradine clan. ” - fedor8

69.
Rob Reiner
Actor, This Is Spinal Tap
“ Daddy: Carl Reiner, director

He went to the same high school as: Angelina Jolie, Michael Klesic, Nicolas Cage, Lenny
Kravitz, David Schwimmer, Jonathan Silverman, Gina Gershon, Rhonda Fleming, Jackie
Cooper, Antonio Sabato Jr., Pauly Shore, Michael Tolkin, Betty White, Corbin Bernsen,
Elizabeth Daily, Albert Brooks and Crispin Glover.

Do you get the picture?

Forget the Free Masons. These people are far better organized and well-connected.

First he serves us with awful and cliched movies, and then he even has the gall to try and
"educate" us about how we should think. Having been all born with golden spoons in
their mouths (i.e. always getting whatever they wanted) nepotists often have even more
delusions of grandeur (coupled with rampant megalomania) than the non-nepotist actors,
hence can very often be seen trying to teach us about economics, politics, science and
morals. You see: they KNOW everything. They are so much like GODS. ” - fedor8

70.
Matthew Perry
Actor, The Whole Nine Yards
Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry was raised in Ottawa, Ontario,
where he became a top-ranked junior tennis player in Canada. However, after moving to
Los Angeles at the age of 15 to live with his father (actor John Bennett Perry), he became
more interested in acting. In addition to performing in several high school stage
productions...
“ son of John Bennett Perry, actor

Don't believe Matthew's story about how he started as a tennis coach and then was
"accidentally discovered"... Many nepotists have a "true story" of this kind to share, being
embarrassed about pulling their connections to succeed.

One of many awful "clown comedian" actors of this nepotistic age. ” - fedor8
71.
Oliver Platt
Actor, 2012
The son of a career diplomat, he spent his childhood in Washington DC, Asia, and the
middle east. Oliver graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Drama in
1983 from Tufts University. He then trained at Shakespeare & Co. with Kristine
Linklater.
“ son of a U.S. ambassador

Another extremely unfunny "comedian" on this list.

It's bad enough when they push their kids into dramatic roles that they can't handle. But
when it comes to comedy, the ineptness is far more obvious and stares you right in the
face. ” - fedor8

72.
Talia Shire
Actress, Rocky
“ A little quiz question: how does this woman - of all women - land a role in
"Godfather"?

Answer: it helps to be the director's sister. She's a Coppola.

Mother of an even less talented offspring, Jason Coppola Shire Schwartzman. ” - fedor8
73.
Sean Penn
Actor, Mystic River
Powerhouse film performer capable of intensely moving work who has gone from
strength to strength during a colourful film career, and who has drawn much media
attention for his stormy private life and political viewpoints, California-born Sean Penn is
the second son of actress Eileen Ryan & director Leo Penn...
“ son of Leo Penn, director, and Eileen Ryan, actress

No-one would argue that Sean's pretty-boy looks alone would have sufficed to have given
him a start in movies, had he not had well-established show-biz parents. He is just too
handsome for words.

I couldn't care less about his much-touted "method acting". He has little to no charisma,
and is totally unlikable. ” - fedor8

74.
Crispin Glover
Actor, Back to the Future
While he's never been a typical leading man, Crispin Glover has distinguished himself as
one of the most intriguing personalities in the movie business. His unusual characters and
personal projects have inspired a cult-like following that has dubbed him both madman
and genius. The son of actor Bruce Glover...
“ son of actor Bruce Glover

His line delivery and style are reminiscent of a bored and stoned-out accountant. He
always looks as if he isn't aware of his surroundings.

Bland. Wallpaper. ” - fedor8

75.
Nicollette Sheridan
Actress, Beverly Hills Ninja
“ daughter of Sally Sheridan, actress; her stepfather is Telly Savalas, actor

A great example what plastic surgery, excessive make-up and top photography can do
with a barely average-looking woman. ” - fedor8

76.
Amanda Plummer
Actress, Pulp Fiction
Amanda Plummer has appeared in a wide variety of films, including The Fisher King by
Terry Gilliam [the British Film Academy Award nomination for her performance as
"Lydia"], Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino [American Comedy Award nomination for
her performance as "Honey Bunny"], Butterfly Kiss as "Eunice" by Michael
Winterbottom and in My Life Without Me by Isabel Coixet...
“ this gorgeous woman is the daughter of Christopher Plummer, actor

The ditz factor in her line-delivery hasn't prevented her, however, from getting
ridiculously miscast. ” - fedor8

77.
Ted Raimi
Actor, Spider-Man
“ brother of Sam Raimi, once-excellent director who now makes garbage

Ted and Sam are sort of the modern-day Clint and Ron Howard. The Raimi clan is knee-
deep in nepotism. ” - fedor8

78.
Mamie Gummer
Actress, Evening
“ daughter of Meryl Streep, overrated actress

No one will deny that she got her "beauty genes" from her ravishing mother.

It certainly helps to have a mother as opposed to father as your nepotistic backbone. That
way a name-change isn't necessary. ” - fedor8
79.
Jake Busey
Actor, Starship Troopers
“ son of Gary Busey, actor ” - fedor8

80.
Spencer Grammer
Actress, The Path of Most Resistance
“ daughter of Kelsey Grammer, actor/producer ” - fedor8

81.
Rashida Jones
Actress, I Love You, Man
Rashida graduated from Harvard University in 1997.
“ Daughter of composer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton ” - fedor8

82.
Miguel Ferrer
Actor, Mulan
“ son of José Ferrer, actor
cousin of George Clooney

No-one would argue that his handsomeness bonus had something to do with it, too. ” -
fedor8

83.
Vanessa Paradis
Actress, Girl on the Bridge
Vanessa Paradis is one of the most beautiful French actresses. She was a model and a
singer before she became a film-star. Her first success was the song "Joe Le Taxi", which
was a success in 15 countries. In 1990, she was awarded a César for her debut movie
Noce blanche. For the next 5 years, she concentrated on her musical career...
“ niece of Didier Pain, actor/producer

Wikipedia says that "she was discovered on a [French TV show] in 1980".

Discovered? So this little detail of having a successful uncle in show-biz was just a mere
coincidence, was it...? Ts, ts...

Is Johnny Depp aware how much facial surgery she'd had before he met her? ” - fedor8

84.
Dechen Thurman
Actor, The Truth About Cats & Dogs
“ Uma's little brother ” - fedor8

85.
Joaquin Phoenix
Actor, Gladiator
Born in Puerto Rico to Children of God missionaries John Bottom Amram and Arlyn
Dunetz Jochebed (a.k.a. Heart), Joaquin was the middle child in a brood of five. As a
youngster he took his cues from older siblings River Phoenix and Rain Phoenix, changing
his name to Leaf to match their earthier monikers...
“ brother of dead actor, River Phoenix

A hare-lip is always a dead giveaway (see also Stacy Keach).

As bad an actor as he is (almost single-handedly ruining "Gladiator") the most

embarrassing role he's ever played wasn't in a movie but his cheap bearded-rapper shtick.
No, Joaquin, you're no Andy Kaufman. Andy must be spinning in his grave...

Predictably won an Oscar recently. ” - fedor8

86.
Eva Amurri
Actress, Saved!
“ daughter of Susan Sarandon, actress and liberal activist who wants to make sure that the
working class gets as many opportunities as do jet-set daughters in Hollywood

Can hypocrisy get any more blatant than this? ” - fedor8

87.
Nigel Havers
Actor, Chariots of Fire
“ daddy was Lord Chancellor, no less ” - fedor8
88.
Helen Hunt
Actress, As Good as It Gets
Helen Hunt began studying acting at the age of eight with her father, respected director
and acting coach Gordon Hunt. A year later she made her professional debut and
afterwards worked steadily in films, theatre and television.
“ daughter of Gordon Hunt, director

One of many Oscar winners on this list. Being a nepotist makes you a shoe-in for that
particular dumb award.

The poster child for bland actresses. ” - fedor8

89.
Jared Harris
Actor, Natural Born Killers
Jared Harris was born Jared Francis Harris on August 24th 1961 in London, England. Son
of famous Irish actor Richard Harris and Elizabeth Harris (Elizabeth Rees) and brother of
Damian Harris (director, born in 1958) and Jamie Harris (actor, born in 1965). Most of
his childhood was spent in boarding schools and Central School in London...
“ inferior acting offspring of far better actor Richard Harris ” - fedor8
90.
Corbin Bernsen
Actor, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Rugged, hirsutely handsome Corbin Bernsen blazed to TV stardom in 1986 on L.A. Law
as opportunistic divorce lawyer "Arnie Becker", whose blond and brash good looks,
impish grin and aggressive courting style proved a wild sex magnet to not only the
beautiful female clients desirous of his "services"...

91.
Daniel Stewart
Actor, The Inner Light
“ son of Patric Stewart, pacifistic Star Trek captain ” - fedor8
92.
Zooey Deschanel
Actress, 500 Days of Summer
Zooey Deschanel was born in 1980 into a showbiz family. Her father, Caleb Deschanel is
an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer (perhaps most notably for The Passion
of the Christ) and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel (née Weir) is an actress who starred in
Twin Peaks. Driven from an early age to become a successful actress...
“ Fairly cute, which is rare among nepotistites, but hardly a beauty.

Nevertheless, watch her "act" in M. Night Charlatan's "The Happening". Even those evil
trees show a wider range of emotions than Zooey. Plus her ditz-like line-delivery in every
movie.

The fact that she's been a favourite of various indie directors tells you how much indie
films have sunk in the past 10 years.

Mom: Mary Jo Deschanel, actress

Dad: Caleb Deschanel, cinematographer ” - fedor8

93.
Robert Carradine
Actor, Revenge of the Nerds
“ Part of the huge Carradine clan.
The power this clan has is obvious: just look at them. Draw your own conclusion how
influential they have to be in order to get such people into movies... ” - fedor8

94.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Actress, Antichrist
“ Serge Gainsbourg, "composer"
Jane Birkin, actress

As if it weren't bad enough she can't act at all, they even tried to sell her to the audiences
as a "sex-kitten". ” - fedor8

95.
Julia Roberts
Actress, Closer
Julia Fiona Roberts, born in Smyrna, Georgia, never dreamed she would become the most
popular actress in America. As a child, due to her love of animals, Julia originally wanted
to be a veterinarian, but later studied journalism. When her brother, Eric Roberts,
achieved some success in Hollywood...
“ Eric Roberts's sister.

And her Dad ran an acting school, which didn't hurt either...

I find her to be the most overrated Hollywood "beauty" in recent decades. ” - fedor8
96.
Alison Eastwood
Actress, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
“ Clint Eastwood's little girl, of course...

After the movie career failed, she did a Playboy shoot and that was that.

Or? ” - fedor8

97.
Zoë Kravitz
Actress, The Brave One
Zoe Isabella Kravitz, the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, was born on
December 1, 1988 in New York City. Zoe's love and interest in acting developed from
classes she began taking while in school. Wasting little time, Zoe started working on two
films during her senior year in high school; No Reservations directed by Scott Hicks...
“ Daughter of Lisa Bonet, actress, and Lenny Krawitz, Prince/Hendrix impersonator.

3rd-generation nepotist. Krawitz's father was a successful TV producer. ” - fedor8

98.
Randy Spelling
Actor, Pledge This!
Randy Spelling is son of legendary late Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling and his wife,
Candy Spelling. He and his sister, actress Tori Spelling, grew up in Beverly Hills, CA
where he attended Montclair College Prep. Randy made his television debut in 1992 on
the Fox prime time series Beverly Hills, 90210 and later held a recurring role on the
popular program...
“ Tori Spelling's brother, and son of Aaron Spelling, powerful TV producer, creator of
memorable/high-quality TV such as "Melrose Place". ” - fedor8

99.
Penny Marshall
Actress, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Penny Marshall was born Carole Penny Marshall in the Bronx, New York, on October
15, 1943. The Libra is 5' 6 1/2" with brown hair and green eyes. Born to parents Marjorie
Ward and Anthony "Tony" Marshall (he changed his last name from Marschiarelli after
his family moved to the states), she is the younger sister of Garry Marshall and Ronny
Hallin...
“ Laverne is the sister of Garry Marshall, director
mother of Tracy Reiner, actress
wife of Rob Reiner, actor/director, who is in turn son of Carl Reiner, director

Things tend to get very complicated in in-bred Hollywood! ” - fedor8

100.
Olivia Wilde
Actress, TRON: Legacy
“ Granddaughter of James Helvick
daughter of Leslie and Andrew Cockburn, producers

It's extremely typical of average-looking young nepotists to get hyped by getting them
onto various "Hottest" lists such as "Maxim" or "People" magazines. The editors of these
gossip mags receive cash for these favours. ” - fedor8

101.
Lisa Zane
Actress, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
“ sister of Billy Zane, actor ” - fedor8
102.
Max Winkler
Writer, Ceremony
“ Son of Henry Winkler, actor ("Fonze")

Yet another writer/director of truly bad movies with an extremely high count of "show-
biz blood". ” - fedor8

103.
Ashley Tisdale
Actress, High School Musical
“ cousin of Ron Popeil, infomercial TV personality

Most nepotists get their plastic surgery done before they step into the limelight. Ashley
did it after. ” - fedor8
104.
Talia Balsam
Actress, The Wackness
“ Daughter of Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten, both actors.

Cousin of James Van Patten, Vincent Van Patten, and Nels Van Patten.

Niece of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten.

Half-niece of Timothy Van Patten.

Elitism. Do I have to spell it letter by letter? ” - fedor8

105.
Mariska Hargitay
Actress, Leaving Las Vegas
Mariska (Ma-rish-ka) Magdolna Hargitay was born on January 23, 1964, in Santa
Monica, California. Her parents are Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield. She is the
youngest of their three children. In June 1967, Mariska and her brothers Zoltan and
Mickey Jr. were in the back seat of a car when it was involved in the fatal accident which
killed her mother. The children escaped with minor injuries...
“ daughter of Jayne Mansfield, actress
So how does "the acting gene theory" work here (even if it made sense)? Mansfield was a
horrible actress, no-one would argue with that. ” - fedor8

106.
Lily Collins
Actress, The Blind Side
“ Daughter of Phil Collins, Genesis singer.

Where's the "acting gene"? Phil had a stab at acting a few years ago and we can all agree
was horrible at it. ” - fedor8

107.
Mia Farrow
Actress, Rosemary's Baby
Mia Farrow is the daughter of the director John Farrow and the actress and Tarzan-girl
Maureen O'Sullivan. She debuted at the movies in 1959 in very small roles. She was
noticed for the first time in the film Rosemary's Baby by Roman Polanski. She showed
her talent also on TV and at the theatre, but...
“ daughter of John Farrow, director, and Maureen O'Sullivan, actress

Woody Allen, as clever as he might have been with some of his scripts, always displayed
high levels of incompetence when casting his films. He always had a particular liking for
nepotists, which either proves that he: 1) likes doing his friends favours, or 2) hasn't got
an iota of common sense or taste.
Farrow is a one-dimensional actress with the typical kind of lack of screen presence that
nepotists have.
However, after having been in the business for so long, some people start believing she
must be some kind of a quasi-legend. Career longevity often lends even the worst actors a
certain kind of respectability in the eyes of some viewers. Not me. ” - fedor8

108.
Troy Garity
Actor, Sunshine
“ Son of Jane Fonda, grandson of Henry Fonda etc. ” - fedor8

109.
Bridget Fonda
Actress, Jackie Brown
The daughter of Peter Fonda and niece of Jane Fonda, Bridget Fonda first became
interested in acting after appearing in a high-school production of "Harvey." At 18, she
enrolled at New York University and spent four years there and at the Lee Strasberg
Theatre Institute. She went on to hone...
“ daughter of Peter Fonda (unconvincing biker/hippie), niece of Jane Fonda (bad actress
and Vietkong fan), and granddaughter of Henry Fonda (actor)

also:
Vanessa Vadim (cousin), actress
Troy Garity (cousin), actor

It was embarrassing watching her try to fill Anne Parillaud's shoes in the American
version of "Nikita". ” - fedor8

110.
Melissa Mathison
Writer, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
“ daughter of writer Richard Mathison

She displayed the full power of her "writing gene" by giving us such classic turkeys such
as "E.T.", "Black Stallion" and "Kundun".

Her career took off after her then-boyfriend/later-husband Harrison Ford made it with
"Star Wars". Mere coincidence. ” - fedor8

111.
Larry Hagman
Actor, Primary Colors
The son of a legendary actress (Mary Martin) and a district attorney, Larry Hagman was
born Larry Hageman in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 21, 1931. After his parents'
divorce, he moved to Los Angeles to live with his grandmother. When he was 12, his
grandmother died and he moved back to his mother's place...
“ son of Mary Martin, singer/actress

That hat has more talent...

Two acting faces Larry has given us over the years: Larry with a grin, and Larry without
one.

What's one to do but to cast this revolutionary method actor in cheesy sitcoms and lame
TV soaps. ” - fedor8

112.
Emma Roberts
Actress, It's Kind of a Funny Story
“ Daughter of Eric Roberts, niece of Julia Roberts, both actors.

OK, so once again they're trying to sell us an average-looking girl as the next superstar
vixen. A bit of clever lighting, photo-shopping on covers of magazines, plastic surgery,
top make-up, and flattering angles - and voila! Make her look almost above-average. ” -
fedor8

113.
Liv Tyler
Actress, Armageddon
Daughter of Steven Tyler of the band Aerosmith and Bebe Buell, former model (and
Playboy Playmate of the Month) and stalwart of the backstage rock scene of the 1970s,
Liv grew up thinking that rock star Todd Rundgren was her father. But as she was
growing up, Tyler began dropping by to visit...
“ her father is Steven Tyler, Jagger imitator and singer of Aerosmith, and her mother is a
famous 70s rock-groupie

Peter Jackson, shame on you...

So how does the "acting gene" theory figure into Liv's case?

Admittedly, she does look far better than most women on this list. ” - fedor8

114.
George Clooney
Actor, Ocean's Eleven
Born in Lexington, Kentucky, as son of Nick Clooney, a TV newscaster of many years,
who hosted a talk show at Cincinnati and often invited George into the studios already at
the age of 5. Avoiding competition with his father, he quit his job as broadcast journalist
after a short time. Studied a few years at Northern Kentucky University...
“ son of Nick Clooney, a TV personality, and nephew of Rosemary Clooney, singer

He's good-looking, I'll give him that, not effeminate like the plethora of Leo Di Caprios
that seem to have been emerging out recently. However, as an actor he is mediocre, as a
director he is a semi-amateur.

As a political analyst... he is rather funny, actually! His appearances on CNN make me

smile.

There is something about his line-delivery that is inherently phony and unconvincing. ” -
fedor8
115.
Eric Douglas
Actor, The Golden Child
“ son of Kirk Douglas, actor
half-brother of Michael Douglas ” - fedor8

116.
Alan Alda
Actor, The Aviator
“ son of Robert Alda, actor

HUGE charisma. ” - fedor8

117.
Brooke Shields
Actress, The Blue Lagoon
"Want to know what gets between me and my Calvins? Nothing". If you hadn't heard of
Brooke Shields before, this tag line from her Calvin Klein Jeans ad had to grab your
attention. Not that she hadn't had a previous noteworthy resume. She was born in New
York City in 1965 and, at age 12, she starred as a child prostitute in Pretty Baby...
“ Frank Shields, tennis pro/actor (grandfather)
Teri Shields, actress/producer (mother)

Certainly far prettier than nearly all the women on this list, but she can't really act, can
she... ” - fedor8

118.
Alia Shawkat
Actress, Three Kings
Success arrived early for Alia Shawkat. Her career began at the young age of 11 when
she landed a role on the ABC Family series State of Grace. She later starred as "Maeby
Funke" on Fox's Emmy-award winning Arrested Development where she portrayed a
rebellious and mischievous member of a dysfunctional Orange County family trying to
adjust to their loss of wealth...
“ Her great-grandfather, Martin Burke, was a boxer who fought Gene Tunney and sparred
with Jack Dempsey. He owned a string of nightclubs.
Her grandfather is actor Paul Burke.

Daughter of Dina Burke and Tony Shawkat. ” - fedor8

119.
Macaulay Culkin
Actor, Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin, one of the most famous American child stars, was born on August 26,
1980, in New York, New York, USA as the third of seven children to his father
Christopher Culkin (a former stage and child actor and also Macaulay's former manager)
and mother Patricia Brentrup. "Mack", as he's known to his close friends and family...
“ nephew of Bonnie Bedelia, actress

Macaulay has a batch of siblings: Shane, Dakota, Kieran, Quinn, Christian, and Rory
Culkin. I can't be bothered with including them all on this list. You should consider the
others part of it, though.

I always thought he was one of the dullest child stars ever. ” - fedor8

120.
Pauly Shore
Actor, Son in Law
Stand-up comic Pauly Shore (né Paul Montgomery Shore) tasted super-stardom in 1990
when his precedent-setting MTV show Totally Pauly hit the airwaves to major fan
approval. The show ran for four years, opening the door wide for him for television and
film roles. In 1993, he wrote and starred in a one-hour HBO television special, Pauly
Does Dallas, which drew in even more loyal fans...
“ son of Mitzi Shore, owner of legendary club called The Comedy Store, and of Sammy
Shore, actor

Classic example. Pauly is so bad an actor he can't even win an Oscar! ” - fedor8

121.
Gina Gershon
Actress, Face/Off
Since making her unaccredited debut as a dancer in Beatlemania (1981), Gina Gershon
has established herself as a character actress and one of the leading icons of American
camp. For it was fourteen years after her movie debut that Gina made movie history as
the predatory bisexual who was the leading light of a Las Vegas leg-line in director Paul
Verhoeven's kitsch classic Showgirls...
“ I find it to be in extremely poor taste to promote this Beverly Hills preppy as a sex
kitten. I mean, it's not even funny anymore.

Niece of Jack Elliott, film composer ” - fedor8

122.
Ever Carradine
Actress, Dead & Breakfast
“ Related to David, Robert, and Keith Carradine, plus Martha Plimpton and a host of
others.

3rd-generation nepotist.

Are we going to let them get away with 5th-generation nepotists in 50 years time? It's up
to audiences what they pay for... ” - fedor8

123.
Kansas Carradine
Actress, Rapid Eye Movement

124.
Melanie Griffith
Actress, Working Girl
Melanie Griffith was born on August 9, 1957, in New York City to model Tippi Hedren
and advertising executive and sometime actor Peter Griffith. Her parents' marriage ended
in 1961 and Tippi came to Los Angeles to get a new start. Tippi caught the eye of the
great director Alfred Hitchcock, who gave her starring roles in The Birds and Marnie...
“ daughter of Tippi Hedren of "The Birds" fame

In spite of her ultra-ditzy line-delivery she's been miscast as a lawyer, as a spy, etc. ” -
fedor8
125.
Candice Bergen
Actress, Gandhi
One cool, eternally classy lady, Candice Bergen was elegantly poised for trendy "ice
princess" stardom when she first arrived on the screen in the sixties, but she gradually
reshaped that débutante image both on- and off-camera. A staunch, outspoken feminist
with a decisive edge, she went on to take a sizable portion of these contradicting qualities
to film and...
“ Edgar Bergen, comedian/ventriloquist (father)
Kris Bergen, editor (brother)

Believe it or not, the sitcom "Murphy Brown" is not the lowest she had ever sunk. She
was in "Gandhi".

Considered a beauty by some. Not by me. ” - fedor8

126.
Calum Gittins
Actor, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“ Son of Paul Gittins and Philippa Boyens - screenwriter for The Lord of the Rings.

Philippa, have you no shame? ” - fedor8

127.
Angela Lansbury
Actress, Beauty and the Beast
British character actress, long in the United States. The daughter of an actress and the
granddaughter of a high-ranking politician, Lansbury studied acting from her youth,
departing for the United States as the Second World War began. She was contracted by
MGM while still a teenager and nominated for an Academy Award for her first film...
“ Moyna MacGill, actress
George Lansbury, politician (grandad)

Among the many beauties of her Era, she stuck out like a sore thumb. ” - fedor8

128.
Anthony Michael Hall
Actor, The Dark Knight
Anthony Michael Hall was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His stepfather is a show-
business manager and his mother, Mercedes Hall, is an actress-singer. His sister, Mary
Christian, is also a performer. He started doing TV commercials, and his first major break
came when he was cast as the young Steve Allen...
“ son of Mercedes Hall, actress

Works hard to shake off his geeky 80s teen image. Good luck...

Nearly the entire "Brat Pack" are kids from show-biz families.
That's why those films were sooooo great. ” - fedor8

129.
Sarah Silverman
Actress, School of Rock
Sassy, sharp tongued actress / comedian / writer from Bedford, New Hampshire who first
started out writing in the 1990s for Saturday Night Live, and then moved on to the HBO
program Mr. Show with Bob and David. Her quick wit and attractive features meant she
was ideal on either side of the camera, and Silverman soon broke into feature films with
appearances in Bulworth, There's Something About Mary and The Bachelor...
“ Mom Beth Ann Halpin was George McGovern's personal campaign photographer and
founded the theater company New Thalian Players.

She is one of the reasons American comedies stink this bad in recent years... Any putz
can do drama, sure, but it does take actual talent to do comedy, something Sarah tries to
desperately make up for by being provocative (in the lamest way possible). ” - fedor8

130.
Bruno Kirby
Actor, The Godfather: Part II
Native New Yorker and Italianate Bruno Kirby tended towards assertive, pushy
streetwise characters and was armed with a highly distinctive scratchy tenor voice that
complimented his slim eyes and droopy puss and accentuated his deadpan comedic
instincts on film and TV. The well-regarded character actor was born on April 28...
“ son of Bruce Kirby, actor

Has the voice of a hamster. And that's the sort of predicament when nepotism comes in
very handy...

Coppola thought he deserved to be in "The Godfather II". I don't. ” - fedor8

131.
Tatum O'Neal
Actress, Paper Moon
“ Ryan O'Neal's kid

She wasn't interesting as a child actor, and she's even more bland now. ” - fedor8

132.
Joe Estevez
Actor, Soultaker
Joe Estevez is the younger brother of Martin Sheen and uncle of Emilio Estevez and
Charlie Sheen, but has carved out quite a career in his own right. Starring in well over
150 films, he has a very large cult following, he is a sought after voice-over actor, and
has hosted numerous documentaries...
“ Haven't you guessed?

Martin Sheen's brother. ” - fedor8

133.
James Keach
Actor, Walk the Line

134.
Mark Wahlberg
Actor, Boogie Nights
Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born June 5th, 1971 in the poor working class
district of Boston known as Dorchester, the youngest of nine children. His parents were
Alma & Donald Wahlberg. The large Wahlberg brood didn't have a lot growing up,
especially after his parents divorced when he was eleven...
“ brother of Donnie Wahlberg, actor and "singer" (New Kids On The Block)

Mark was supposed to become a member of NKOTB, but opted instead for a career as a
juvenile delinquent before Donnie's enormous success gave him a chance to present
himself as the rapping wonder, the amazing "Marky Mark".

His brother Donnie started a movie career several years ago (he's the dumb cop in "Saw
II" and the somewhat smarter cop in "Righteous Kill"). So you could say that Donnie got
Mark into music, while Mark helped Donnie break into movies. ” - fedor8
135.
Chad Lowe
Actor, Unfaithful
Chad Lowe is an American actor, director, and producer, and the younger brother of Rob
Lowe. He first appeared opposite Rob in the movie Oxford Blues, in which he played a
computer hacker. Chad quickly followed this up with a starring role in Silence of the
Heart opposite childhood friend and fellow actor Charlie Sheen...
“ Rob Lowe's brother ” - fedor8

136.
Lilly McDowell
Actress, Made of Honor
“ Mommy: Mary Steenburgen, actress
Daddy: Malcolm McDowell, actor ” - fedor8
137.
Tony Goldwyn
Actor, Ghost
“ Ever heard of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer aka MGM?

son of Samuel Goldwyn Jr., producer

grandson of Samuel Goldwyn, producer

Bland. ” - fedor8

138.
Clint Howard
Actor, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“ Brother of Ron Howard etc etc etc. ” - fedor8
139.
Nicholas Hoult
Actor, About a Boy
“ His great-aunt was Dame Anna Neagle, actress.

Bland as can be. ” - fedor8

140.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Actress, True Lies
Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She got
her big break at acting in 1978 when she won the role of Laurie Strode in Halloween.
After that she became famous for roles in movies like Trading Places, Perfect and A Fish
Called Wanda. She starred in one of the biggest action films ever...
“ daughter of Toni Curtis (closet transvestite btw!) and Janet Leigh ("Psycho" shower-
scene girl), both thespians

Unattractive, and utterly average as an actress. ” - fedor8

141.
Kerry O'Malley
Actress, Case 39

142.
Cary Elwes
Actor, The Princess Bride
Cary Elwes is the third son born to interior designer/shipping heiress Tessa Kennedy and
the late portrait painter Dominick Elwes, and is the brother of producer/agent Cassian
Elwes and artist Damian Elwes. He was born and raised in London and attended Harrow.
After graduating from Harrow, he moved to the US and studied drama at Sarah Lawrence
College...
“ son of Dominic Elwes, painter
Elliott Kastner, producer, is his stepfather

Falls into the Timothy Hutton/Tony Goldwyn/Joseph Fiennes/Colin Hanks category of

bland nepotists. ” - fedor8
143.
Rebecca Miller
Writer, Personal Velocity: Three Portraits
“ daughter of Marxist playwright, Arthur Miller and Inge Morath photographer

Actress, writer, director: multi-multi-multi-multi-talented. And so well-known for her

work. ” - fedor8

144.
Sarah Biasini
Actress, Julie, chevalier de Maupin
“ daughter of Romy Schneider, actress and herself an unattractive nepotist

Hence a 3rd-generation nepotist. ” - fedor8

145.
Josh Brolin
Actor, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Rugged features and a natural charm have worked for Josh Brolin, the son of actor James
Brolin. He has recently seen a massive surge in his career, finding well-known roles such
as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States. Born February 12, 1968,
Brolin was initially against the lifestyle of the entertainment business...
“ son of James Brolin, bad actor

Even if the "acting gene" theory had any truth to it, it wouldn't work here, coz Josh's dad
would never have had it.

Josh is currently the stepson of Barbra Streisand.

You can all enjoy Brolin's amazing lack of talent and masterful over-acting skills in "W."
and "Milk", two over-hyped, over-praised left-wing propaganda films. ” - fedor8

146.
Jennifer Ehle
Actress, The King's Speech
“ Daughter of Rosemary Harris, actress and John Ehle, writer. ” - fedor8
147.
Bryce Dallas Howard
Actress, The Village
Bryce Dallas Howard was born on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. She was
conceived in Dallas, Texas (the reason for her middle name). Her father, named Ron
Howard, is a former actor turned Oscar-winning director. Her mother is actress and writer
Cheryl Howard (nee Alley). Her famous relatives include her uncle...
“ "My dad said if you can do anything else don't be an actress, but I couldn't so this is
what I do." - Bryce

That pretty much sums it up, doesn't it?

Pretty for a 3rd-generation nepotist, but also very dull, bland.

M. Night Charlatan's "The Village" was a who's who of nepotistic actors. Bryce and
Joaquin walking together was the blind leading the blind... Neither of them had a clue as
to how to carry a scene.

Daddy: Ron Howard, actor and director of bad films

Mommy: Cheryl Howard, actress
Uncle: Clint Howard, actor
Grandfather: Rance Howard, director
Grandmother: Jean Speegle Howard, actress ” - fedor8
148.
Anika Poitier
Actress, The Devil Cats
“ daughter of Sidney Poitier, actor ” - fedor8

149.
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Actress, Death Proof
“ daughter of Sidney Poitier, actor

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most notorious employers of nepotistic "talent",

especially in his more recent films that are a far cry from "Reservoir Dogs". Casting
"Hollywood royalty" with "show-biz blood" fits in perfectly with his anyway highly
questionable moral fiber. ” - fedor8

150.
Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
Actor, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
“ Nephew of actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes, son of Martha Fiennes and
George Tiffin.

David Yates says that he hired Tiffin Fiennes to play the young Voldemort because of his
resemblance to his uncle Ralph Fiennes (who plays Voldemort as an adult) but not
specifically because he was the actor's nephew. Yeah, right.
One can often recognize nepotists by their first names. "Hero" or "Rumer" are obvious
ones. ” - fedor8

151.
Martha Fiennes
Director, Onegin
“ Sister of Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes. ” - fedor8

152.
Joseph Fiennes
Actor, Shakespeare in Love
Joseph Fiennes was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. He was brought up in West Cork,
Ireland. He left art school, and began working with the Young Vic Youth Theatre, and
then went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His first professional
stage appearance was in the West End in The Woman In Black...
“ brother of Ralph Fiennes

Too bland for words.

Joe and Gwyneth had the most non-existent chemistry between on-screen lovers that I'd
ever seen, in "Shakespeare In Love". ” - fedor8
153.
Timothy Hutton
Actor, The Ghost Writer
Timothy Hutton set Hollywood ablaze when he burst onto the acting scene in the early
1980s. After only a small number of significant roles in TV movies, he bagged the part of
Conrad in the Robert Redford-directed Ordinary People. His convincing - and touching -
performance as the troubled and self-accusing teenager trying to deal with the death of
his older brother...
“ A real audience "magnet", this one... People flock into cinemas as soon as they see his
name on a movie poster.

Starred in "Ordinary People", a perfect vehicle for him because it's an ordinary movie
with an ordinary plot, about very ordinary, dull people played by totally ordinary actors.

son of Jim Hutton, actor ” - fedor8

154.
Toby Jones
Actor, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Toby acted in many productions at his school in Oxfordshire, Abingdon School, where he
was a contemporary of the four members of the band Radiohead, whose music was used
in Vanilla Sky. Son of Freddie Jones, the British character actor who has appeared in
many films including The Elephant Man. Brother of Rupert Jones the director and Casper
Jones the actor.
“ son of Freddy Jones, actor ” - fedor8

155.
Adam Arkin
Actor, Hitch
“ Alan Arkin's kid

A speech impediment is always a good indicator. ” - fedor8

156.
Toby Stephens
Actor, Die Another Day
Toby Stephens began his acting career while a stagehand at the Chichester Festival
Theatre, in end-of-season productions mounted by the crew. In his brief professional
career, he has already won the Sir John Gielgud Prize for Best Actor and the Ian
Charleson Award for his performance in the title role of "Coriolanus" at the Royal
Shakespeare Company in 1994...
“ Son of Dame Maggie Smith, actress, and the late Sir Robert Stephens.

Brother of Chris Larkin, actor. ” - fedor8

157.
Joan Cusack
Actress, Working Girl
“ daughter of Dick Cusack, actor

sister of John Cusack, actor ” - fedor8

158.
Jake Kasdan
Producer, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
“ son of Lawrence Kasdan, writer/director/producer

Watch the abysmal comedy "Walk Hard" that he directed. It oozes ineptness. ” - fedor8
159.
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Director, Surveillance
“ David Lynch's daughter

Thank God she decided to kick off her weak career with a script as terrible as "Boxing
Helena". ” - fedor8

160.
Peter DeLuise
Actor, Fragile Balance
“ An almost identical replica of his father, Dom deLuise (actor).

But who wants a replica of an already so-so original? ” - fedor8

161.
J.J. Abrams
Writer, Lost
“ Wrote nonsense such as "Forever Young" and "Regarding Henry". For that alone, he
richly deserves to be here.

son of Gerald W. Abrams, actor/producer ” - fedor8

162.
Joey Travolta
Actor, Beverly Hills Cop III
“ brother of John Travolta

Back in the 70s people laughed at attempts to make him a star. Nowadays, however,
everyone is embraced without criticism. ” - fedor8
163.
Charles Q. Murphy
Actor, Night at the Museum
“ Eddie Murphy's brother ” - fedor8

164.
Warren Beatty
Actor, Bonnie and Clyde
One of the most fascinating characters in Hollywood history, Warren Beatty was born
Henry Warren Beaty in Richmond, Virginia on March 30, 1937. His mother, Kathlyn,
was a drama teacher who gave it up to settle down in Virginia and raise a family,
although it was never in doubt that Beatty and his sister...
“ brother of Shirley MacLaine, actress

His is a somewhat better director than he is an actor. But if I tell you his acting skills are
poor, what does that tell you?

One-dimensional. ” - fedor8
165.
Uma Thurman
Actress, Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Uma Thurman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970 into a highly unorthodox and
Eurocentric family -- her mother is a European socialite and former model, her father one
of the nation's foremost Buddhist scholars. As a result, hers was a household in which the
The Dalai Lama was an occasional guest;...
“ Robert Thurman, professor at Columbia, buddhist monk
Nena Thurman, model-turned-psychotherapist

Her parents were well-connected with the Hollywood jet-set while Uma was still a kid.

Uma is only mildly attractive and not sexy. The only times she comes anywhere near a
solid performance is in Tarantino's flicks, otherwise she's as wooden as they get, as in
"Gattaca" for example where I had mistaken her for an android. ” - fedor8

166.
Valentina Quinn
Actress, The Old Man and the Sea
“ Anthony Quinn, actor, is her father
Francesco and Alex A. Quinn, both actors, are her (half-)brothers ” - fedor8
167.
Shari Belafonte
Actress, Babylon 5: Thirdspace
“ daughter of Harry Belafonte, singer ” - fedor8

168.
Maria Schell
Actress, Superman
Maria Schell studied in a religious institution in Colmar (Haut-Rhin, France). She
received a dramatic training in Zurich, Switzerland. To pay her studies she was a
secretary there. Besides being a film star; Maria appeared in plays in Zurich, Basel, in
Vienna (Josefstad Theater), Berlin, Munich (Kammerspiel Theater)...
“ sister of Maximilian Schell, Oscar-winning actor
daughter of well-known Austrian parents: Ferdinand Hermann Schell, poet, and
Margarethe Noe, actress ” - fedor8
169.
Richmond Arquette
Actor, Fight Club
“ part of the huge Arquette clan; 3rd-generation nepotist

Brother of Patricia and Roseanna Arquette, solid nepotists, and Alexis and David
Arquette, rather bad actors. ” - fedor8

170.
Jonathan Silverman
Actor, Weekend at Bernie's
“ Grandson of famous Rabbi Morris Silverman.

Went to high school with Angelina Jolie, Nicolas Cage, Lenny Kravitz, David
Schwimmer, Gina Gershon, Rhonda Fleming, Jackie Cooper, Rob Reiner, Pauly Shore,
Corbin Bernsen, Albert Brooks etc. You get the picture...

Bland. ” - fedor8
171.
Dario Argento
Writer, Once Upon a Time in the West
Dario Argento was born on September 7, 1940 in Rome, Italy. The first born son of
famed Italian producer Salvatore Argento and Brazilian fashion model Elda Luxardo.
Argento recalls getting his ideas for film making from his close knit family from Italian
folk tales told by his parents and other family members including an aunt who told him
frighting bedtime stories...
“ this notorious maker of rubbish, illogical, absurd horror thrillers is the son of Salvatore
Argento, producer

He actually gives Italian horror cinema a bad name, as hard as that may be.

He IS a good composer of soundtracks, I'll give him that much. ” - fedor8

172.
Joshua Jackson
Actor, Cruel Intentions
Joshua was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but spent the first eight years of his life
in California before returning to Canada. At the age of 11, Josh decided he wanted to
pursue acting. Knowing how cruel an acting career could be, his mother, a casting
director, took him to his first audition in hopes of discouraging him...
“ No, this is not Larry Hagman's son. That's what I thought, too.
son of Fiona Jackson, casting director and author

(Oh, no, not another casting director misusing her position of power...)

Check out this quote from his biography:

"At the age of 11, Josh decided he wanted to pursue acting. Knowing how cruel an acting
career could be, his mother, a casting director, took him to his first audition in hopes of
discouraging him. Instead, he landed a commercial for Keebler's potato chips."

All these nepotists want us to believe in their fairy-tale versions about how they were
forced into acting against their will, or how their parents discouraged it and so on. If you
believe all that nonsense, go ahead... ” - fedor8

173.
Laurie Metcalf
Actress, Toy Story
“ “ her great-aunt is Zoe Atkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter

It's sort of like DJ Moby getting to record music in spite of being tone-deaf, simply due to
the fact that his great-grandfather is the author of "Moby Dick". ” - fedor8

174.
Isild Le Besco
Actress, Girls Can't Swim

175.
Asia Argento
Actress, xXx
Asia Argento was born into a family of actors and movie-makers, and she is one of the
most sought-after actresses of the moment. She made her debut when she was only nine
years old in Sergio Citti's Sogni e bisogni. In 1988, she had the leading role in Cristina
Comencini's first film Zoo and was part of the cast of La chiesa...
“ Dario Argento, awful director (father)
Salvatore Argento, producer (grandfather)

Third-generation nepotist. ” - fedor8

176.
Lena Olin
Actress, The Ninth Gate
Swedish-born Lena Olin already had a successful career as an actress before she came to
Hollywood. She acted at the Royal Theatre in Stockholm and was directed by Ingmar
Bergman. Her father. Stig Olin, was also an actor and played in six of Bergman's films.
Lena also belongs to the Bergman "family." As a young actress...
“ daughter of Stig Olin, actor/director

I can't get over her masculinity which they unsuccessfully tried to hide. ” - fedor8
177.
Alexa Davalos
Actress, Clash of the Titans
After a quintessentially bohemian childhood that found her straddling New York, Paris,
Italy and Los Angeles (with a photographer father and actress mom), Alexa Davalos
headed to Manhattan. In the Big Apple, she instantly snagged lucrative assignments as a
photographer's model for the likes of Peter Lindbergh...
“ daughter of Elyssa Davalos, actress
granddaughter of Richard Davalos
niece of Dominique Davalos

I.e. 3rd-generation nepotist. ” - fedor8

178.
Bob Balaban
Actor, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
“ Barney Balaban, studio head (uncle)
Burt Balaban, director (cousin)

This guy needed all the help he can get. A studio head is a pretty luck draw. ” - fedor8
179.
Chris Pine
Actor, Star Trek
“ Granma & Granpa: Anne Gwynne and Max M. Gilford.

Parents: Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford.

Younger brother of Katherine Pine, actress, who was so awful even her family
connections didn't help get her career going.

Cousin of Martin Jurow and William Eliscu.

You've seen him show off his lack of talent, particularly that abysmal "Star Trek" film
which came off as a parody, thanks to the moronic script but also over-actor Pine. ” -
fedor8

180.
Guillaume Depardieu
Actor, Pola X
“ Gerard Depardieu's offspring ” - fedor8
181.
Maya Rudolph
Actress, Gattaca
Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville, Florida, on July 27th, 1972, to Dick Rudolph, a
music producer, and soul singer Minnie Riperton. In 1973, Maya, her parents, and her
older brother, Marc Rudolph, moved to California to further Minnie's music career. Here
Minnie recorded "Lovin' You", her most famous single...

182.
Domhnall Gleeson
Actor, True Grit
“ son of Bernard Gleeson, actor ” - fedor8
183.
David Carradine
Actor, Kill Bill: Vol. 2
David Carradine was the eldest son of legendary character actor John Carradine and he
presided over an acting family that included brothers Keith Carradine, and Robert
Carradine as well as his daughters Calista Carradine, Kansas Carradine and nieces Ever
Carradine and Martha Plimpton. He was born in Hollywood and educated at San
Francisco State College...
“ Part of the huge Carradine clan, with endless brothers, half-brothers, uncles, parents,
and nieces in show-biz

Trust Quentin Tarantino to make a big deal out of this mediocrity. Quentin makes
garbage films, so it only makes sense he stuffs them with nepotists... ” - fedor8

184.
Scott Caan
Actor, Ocean's Eleven
Muscular, swaggering and tough, Scott Caan gives every indication of becoming a
"man's-man" like his father, legendary actor James Caan. While it is obvious that he
admires tough method actors like Marlon Brando and Sean Penn, James Caan's eldest son
also has a strong egalitarian streak...
“ son of James Caan, actor ” - fedor8
185.
Juliette Lewis
Actress, Natural Born Killers
Juliette Lewis has been recognized as one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile
actors of her generation since she first stunned audiences and critics alike with her Oscar-
nominated performance as "Danielle Bowden" in Cape Fear. To date, she has worked
with some of the most revered directors in the industry...
“ Geoffrey Lewis, actor

She's lucky this isn't a "Worst Singers" list...

She's a Scientologist, like her Dad.

Not a terrible actress, but her "ditz factor" makes her seem as though she's playing the
same person in nearly every movie. ” - fedor8

186.
Ben Stiller
Actor, Zoolander
Ben Stiller was born on November 30, 1965, in New York, New York to legendary
comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. It's not surprising that Ben Stiller has followed
in his family's footsteps. Ben's parents made no real effort to keep their son away from
the Hollywood lifestyle and he grew up among the stars...
“ son of Jerry Stiller, actor

The only thing more unfunny than Ben are his scripts. ” - fedor8

187.
Chris Larkin
Actor, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
“ Son of Dame Maggie Smith, actress, and the late Sir Robert Stephens, and brother of
Toby Stephens, actor.

Can you spell "elitist"? His parents even have titles. ” - fedor8

188.
Katharine Hepburn
Actress, Bringing Up Baby
Born May 12, 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of a doctor and a
suffragette, both of whom always encouraged her to speak her mind, develop it fully, and
exercise her body to its full potential. An athletic tomboy as a child, she was also very
close to her brother, Tom, and was devastated at age 14 to find him dead...
“ born into a prominent East Coast family; dad was a famous surgeon, mom was a
crusader for women's rights

The precursor to Meryl Streep. It seems most female Oscar voters feel more comfortable
with voting for non-beauties whom they don't perceive as threats to their cheating jet-set
husbands. Hence the four Oscars for this acting mediocrity with almost zero charisma. ” -
fedor8

189.
Melanie Shatner
Actress, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
“ Daughter of William Shatner

Even if you believed in Hollywood's silly "acting gene" theory, some would argue that
Mel had no-one to inherit it from. ” - fedor8

190.
John Huston
Director, The Maltese Falcon
An eccentric rebel of epic proportions, this Hollywood titan reigned supreme as director,
screenwriter and character actor in a career that endured over five decades. The ten-time
Oscar-nominated legend was born John Marcellus Huston of Scottish and Irish heritage
in Nevada, Missouri, on August 5, 1906...
“ vastly overrated son of Walter Huston, actor

If he had spent less time killing defenseless animals on safaris, and instead put more
effort into his lousy scripts, he may have made better movies.

The proud creator of undeservedly praised turkeys such as "Maltese Falcon", "The
Treasure of Sierra Madre", "Across The Pacific", "High Sierra", and the hilariously inept
epic "The Bible". ”

I know I'm going to get grilled by self-proclaimed film-buffs for including this "legend".
His movies are unintentionally funny, B-grade material. ” - fedor8

191.
Jack Black
Actor, Kung Fu Panda
Jack Black was born in California, and attended the University of California at Los
Angeles. While at UCLA, he was a member of Tim Robbins's acting troupe and it was
through this collaboration that led to his 1992 film debut in Bob Roberts. Although he
was just a background voice in his first film...
“ You might think that acting like an unfunny clown, slipping on banana peels and
singing idiotic songs isn't exactly rocket science.

Perhaps not, but - don't laugh - his parents are both rocket scientists, and have worked for
NASA, and on the Hubble telescope, for example. ” - fedor8

192.
Albert Brooks
Actor, Finding Nemo
“ son of Harry Einstein, comedian
The only negative aspect of "Taxi Driver" is that this unfunny "comedian" is in it.

Al's real name is Albert Einstein. I'd laugh if it weren't so sad... ” - fedor8

193.
Antonio Sabato Jr.
Actor, General Hospital
“ Son of Antonio Sabato and Yvonne Sabato ” - fedor8

194.
Matthew Broderick
Actor, Ferris Bueller's Day Off
A slight comic actor chiefly known for his boyish charm, Matthew Broderick was born
on March 21, 1962, in New York City to actor James Broderick and Patricia Broderick.
Matthew initially took up acting at New York's upper-crust Walden School after being
sidelined from his athletic pursuits (football and soccer) by a knee injury...
“ son of James Broderick, actor, and Patricia Broderick, playwright ” - fedor8
195.
Keith Carradine
Actor, The Duellists
It seems the second generation of acting Carradines -- David, Keith and Robert -- are
proudly continuing the family tradition and begetting a third generation of talent. The
dynasty began with veteran Hollywood patriarch John Carradine, the son of a surgeon
and a correspondent for the Associated Press. Keith was a product of John's second
marriage to actress Sonia Sorel...
“ stems from the huge Carradine clan:

- uncle of Ever and Kansas Carradine

- brother and half-brother of David, Bruce, and Robert Carradine, and Michael Bowen
- father of Martha Plimpton
- son of John Carradine

Helped co-invent the "stone-faced" acting method. I've seen many of his movies and I
dare you to find one scene in which he strays from this acting technique and shows even
a glimmer of an emotion! What a talent... what discipline. ” - fedor8

196.
Rebecca Hall
Actress, The Prestige
197.
William Baldwin
Actor, Backdraft
“ The dullest Baldwin brother by far. ” - fedor8

198.
Elizabeth Bracco
Actress, The Color of Money
“ sister of Lorraine Bracco, actress ” - fedor8

199.
Mira Sorvino
Actress, Mimic
Mira Sorvino was born in Tenafly, an affluent northern New Jersey suburb, in 1967. She
is the daughter of veteran character actor Paul Sorvino, who discouraged her from
becoming an actor, as he knew how the industry often chews up young stars. The young
Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar...
“ daughter of fat mobster-typecast actor, Paul Sorvino

Oh Lord, yet another Oscar-winning mediocrity...

And then they complain about it being "tough to have to live up to the expectations of
coming from a family of show-biz people". Right... Laughing all the way to the bank... ” -
fedor8

200.
Sigourney Weaver
Actress, Aliens
Sigourney Weaver was born Susan Alexandra Weaver, on October 8, 1949, in Leroy
Hospital in New York City. Her father, TV producer Sylvester L. Weaver Jr., originally
wanted to name her Flavia, because of his passion for Roman history (he had already
named her elder brother Trajan). Her mother, Elizabeth Inglis...
“ daughter of Sylvester 'Pat' Weaver, NBC president
Elizabeth Inglis, actress

She was awful in her first movies. How many movies does she have to drag down before
she finally learns to act?

I think some of these nepotists should at least learn to act somewhat before getting those
big roles. ” - fedor8
201.
Ron Howard
Actor, American Graffiti
Ron was born in Oklahoma, into an acting family - his father had realized a boyhood
dream of acting by attending the University of Oklahoma and majoring in drama, and his
mother went through acting school in New York. He was in his first movie at 18 months,
Frontier Woman, although his first real part was at the age of 4...
“ Rance Howard, director
Jean Speegle Howard, actress

Seriously, which of you considers this guy a competent director? You do realize he falls
into the Robert Zemeckis / Steven Spielberg commercial-pap category...

What aspiring director would name him as an influence? ” - fedor8

202.
Kevin Macdonald
Director, The Last King of Scotland
“ Grandpa is director Emeric Pressburger. ” - fedor8
203.
Anthony Perkins
Actor, Psycho
“ son of Osgood Perkins, actor ” - fedor8

204.
Emma Thompson
Actress, Sense and Sensibility
Emma Thompson was born in London on April 15, 1959, into a family of actors - her
father was Eric Thompson, who has passed away, and her mother, Phyllida Law, has co-
starred with Thompson in several films (her sister, Sophie Thompson, is an actor as well).
Thompson's wit was earlier cultivated by a cheerful...
“ Eric Thompson, director
Phyllida Law, actress

Very annoying actress who tends to over-act.

The UK has tons of beautiful women, at every corner, and yet all we ever get from
British films are women like Emma. I protest. ” - fedor8
205.
Finty Williams
Actress, Gosford Park
“ daughter of Judi Dench, actress ” - fedor8

206.
Beau Bridges
Actor, Max Payne
Beau Bridges is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and his wife, who was his college
sweetheart, Dorothy Dean Bridges. Born just two days after the attack on Pearl Harbour,
he was delivered by candlelight because of a power blackout. Named Lloyd Vernet
Bridges III, his parents immediately started calling him Beau after Ashley Wilkes' son in
Gone with the Wind...
“ son of Lloyd Bridges, actor

He always looked like a frustrated middle-aged alcoholic to me. Not a bad actor, but
lacking charisma big-time. In the 70s there were actually attempts to hype him as the next
big leading actor. ” - fedor8
207.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress, The Dark Knight
Maggie Gyllenhaal made her debut in her father's Stephen Gyllenhaal film Waterland and
emerged as a full-blown star in Secretary. Her sweet looks and conduct result in a subtle
on-screen style that emerges from the character she plays, whether the part is large or
small. A graduate of Columbia University...
“ Stephen Gyllenhaal, producer (father)
Naomi Foner, producer (mother)
Jamie Lee Curtis, actress (godmother)
Jake Gyllenhaal (brother)

Much better than her brother, but that's not saying much, is it? ” - fedor8

208.
Jennifer Grey
Actress, Dirty Dancing
“ Jennifer Grey is the daughter of Joel Grey, actor.

I'll be the first to admit that if she'd been born looking like she looks now, she wouldn't
be on this list. Plastic surgery in a rare moment of successful glory. ” - fedor8
209.
Stacy Keach
Actor, American History X
Stacy Keach has played to grand success a constellation of the classic and contemporary
stage's greatest roles, and he is considered a pre-eminent American interpreter of
Shakespeare. His SRO run as "King Lear" at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in
Washington, D.C. received the best reviews any national leader has earned in that town
for decades...

210.
Carrie Fisher
Actress, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
“ daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

She's OK, but considering Lucas auditioned thousands of women for the part of Leia, is
she really the best he could find? ” - fedor8
211.
John Cusack
Actor, Being John Malkovich
John Cusack is, like most of his characters, an unconventional hero. Wary of fame and
repelled by formulaic Hollywood fare, the Chicago-born actor has built a successful
career playing underdogs and odd men out--all the while avoiding the media spotlight.
With the exception of mom Nancy (a former math teacher)...
“ Solid actor, but bland, especially in his younger days when it was difficult to even
remember his face after viewing a film. There are thousands who could have filled his
shoes in a better way in most films he did...

son of Dick Cusack, actor

brother of Joan Cusack, actress ” - fedor8

212.
Emilio Estevez
Actor, The Breakfast Club
The eldest son of Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen, Emilio Estevez was born on May 12,
1962, in New York City. He lived on Manhattan's Upper West Side until his family
relocated to Malibu in 1968. Before graduating from Santa Monica High School in 1980,
Estevez had already had a small role as a messenger boy in Apocalypse Now, that was
ultimately cut from the film...
“ Martin Sheen's son
also the nephew of Joe Estevez, and brother of Charlie Sheen, and Rene and Ramon
Estevez ” - fedor8

213.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Actress, The Machinist
Born in Los Angeles, Jennifer Jason Leigh - the daughter of actor Vic Morrow - worked
in her first film at the age of nine, in a nonspeaking role for the film Death of a Stranger
(Tod eines Fremden). At 14 she attended summer acting workshops given by Lee
Strasberg and landed a role in the Disney TV movie The Young Runaways...
“ daughter of Vic Morrow, actor (the guy who got killed in that infamous helicopter crash
during the filming of "Twilight Zone: The Movie"), and Barbara Turner, scriptwriter

Not a bad actress, but I could never shake off the feeling that a better and prettier woman
could have always filled her shoes in the good films she was in. ” - fedor8

214.
Winona Ryder
Actress, Edward Scissorhands
Winona Ryder was born Winona Horowitz and named after the town in which she was
born, Winona, Minnesota. She grew up in a ranch commune in Northern California which
had no electricity. She is the goddaughter of Timothy Leary. Her parents were friends of
Beat poet Allen Ginsberg and once edited...
“ Fairly cute, which is why she's at the bottom of the list, but her performances have been
inconsistent, to say the least. Who can possibly forget her touching portrayal of a tearful
android in "Alien IV"?

Goddaughter of Timothy Leary, drug guru, and her parents were friends of beatnik Allen
Ginsberg. ” - fedor8

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kathiehansen
1 hour ago Recently replied to
hahahaha very interesting....however some of the people are very entertaining in their
own right and sometimes you sound very jealous.Lots of successful people in all walks of
life get an "in" because of their parents and connections- can't fight it Thats why there no
originality in this country anymore...just constant re-do
hahahaha very interesting....how
of the people are very entertain
sound very jealous.Lots of suc
an "in" because of their parents

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You are very easily entertained it seems. I am definitely jealous of THAT.

You must be posting from kindergarten, right? I mean, this childish rationalization that
all criticism has jealousy at its heart.

So if I criticize Hitler and Stalin, does that count as jealousy too?

Btw, never write "hahahaha" when you're upset. It makes it only that much more obvious
that you are.
 You are very easily entertained
am definitely jealous of THAT.

You must be posting from kinde

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lostcruces22
2 hours ago Recently replied to
This list sounds like it was made by some ugly troll with nothing better to do. More
attention needs to be payed to nepotism in politics rather than in films.
This list sounds like it w as made
ugly troll w ith nothing better to d
to nepotism in politics rather tha

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Yes, but because you're only 4 years old I don't expect you to understand that this is a
film site, not a political forum. Ask Mommy to explain the difference to you, I am not
your babysitter.
Yes, but because you're only 4
don't expect you to understand
political forum. Ask Mommy to e
your babysitter.

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vorazqux
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I understand and agree. However, if an actor/actress has talent, nepotism or not, they
shouldn't be scorned. Sure, they have an advantage, but no one said life was fair. I wish it
was, but it's not. I see that every day in my profession, and it kills me. We can change it
one step at a time, but until the day comes where true equality exists, we'll just have to
accept some of the crap that comes down the pipeline. So, actors/actresses like Glenn
Close and Jeff Bridges (he's not on your list) sho… I understand and agree. However, if
an actor/actress has talent, nepotism or not, they shouldn't be scorned. Sure, they have an
advantage, but no one said life was fair. I wish it was, but it's not. I see that every day in
my profession, and it kills me. We can change it one step at a time, but until the day
comes where true equality exists, we'll just have to accept some of the crap that comes
down the pipeline. So, actors/actresses like Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges (he's not on
your list) shouldn't be trivialized as they do have talent, especially Close. If you've ever
seen her work (and not just on Youtube) in film or stage, she's pretty powerful and
versatile. Don't get too pissed off at my comment because, in general, I hate nepotism,
seniority, and all that related crap.read more
I understand and agree. How ev
actor/actress has talent, nepotis
Sure, they have an advantage,
w as, but it's not. I see that ever

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I stated clearly in my intro that this isn't about fairness or social equality. That aspect I
merely mentioned to draw attention to the obvious hypocrisy of liberal Hollywood. It's
about movies getting worse and worse, with nepotistic actors, writers and directors piling
up garbage products by the week.

Jeff Bridges was omitted because I don't consider him a bad actor at all. Close is just
plain unattractive, and that to me does matter. After all, this IS a visual medium.

No, I don't watch mo… I stated clearly in my intro that this isn't about fairness or social
equality. That aspect I merely mentioned to draw attention to the obvious hypocrisy of
liberal Hollywood. It's about movies getting worse and worse, with nepotistic actors,
writers and directors piling up garbage products by the week.

Jeff Bridges was omitted because I don't consider him a bad actor at all. Close is just
plain unattractive, and that to me does matter. After all, this IS a visual medium.

No, I don't watch movie clips on YouTube. I have seen over 3000 movies, including at
least half a dozen with her.

This list was not made to change anything. It would take a great deal of naivety to think
that this list can accomplish anything significant.read more
I stated clearly in my intro that th
isn't about fairness or social eq
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yawn.
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When I had gastric distress I yawned a lot too. I feel for you.
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Whether your list is correct or incorrect is not my place to say as I'm no expert on
'Nepotism'. I do however disagree with some of the comments I've read about certain
actors on your list. Whatever help some actors have received to make it onto the scene
doesn't hide the fact that there is an overwhelming amount of talent in the the list above.

fedor8..."Spent a very long time making a pointless list and spent even longer thinking up
'funny' comments to go with it!"

I'm afraid you ruined the… Whether your list is correct or incorrect is not my place to say
as I'm no expert on 'Nepotism'. I do however disagree with some of the comments I've
read about certain actors on your list. Whatever help some actors have received to make it
onto the scene doesn't hide the fact that there is an overwhelming amount of talent in the
the list above.

fedor8..."Spent a very long time making a pointless list and spent even longer thinking up
'funny' comments to go with it!"

I'm afraid you ruined the credibility of your work with your overly opinionated small-
mindednessread more
Whether your list is correct or in
is not my place to say as I'm no
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You don't put quotation marks on a statement that you made up yourself and then assign
it to someone else. Just a little tip, as I can see you're new to writing.

I just think you can't face the truth, it's as simple as that. You're upset because now you
are questioning your own tastes and judgment and no one likes to feel as though they'd
been made fools of by a powerful machinery such as Hollywood. However, it's true,
you're very prone to hype and are now grasping at straws to preserve the im… You don't
put quotation marks on a statement that you made up yourself and then assign it to
someone else. Just a little tip, as I can see you're new to writing.
I just think you can't face the truth, it's as simple as that. You're upset because now you
are questioning your own tastes and judgment and no one likes to feel as though they'd
been made fools of by a powerful machinery such as Hollywood. However, it's true,
you're very prone to hype and are now grasping at straws to preserve the image in your
head that these people are mostly very talented, i.e. that the overtly silly "acting gene"
theory is true.

Denial comes in many forms.read more

You don't put quotation marks o
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Suddenly I understand why so many of these so-called "beauties" are more average-
looking than most people I know... and this is WITH plastic surgery :)
Suddenly I understand w hy so
so-called "beauties" are more a
know ... and this is WITH plastic

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Not to mention photo-shopping on magazines, top stylists, professional lighting etc.

The recent nepotists usually have their faces and bodies fixed before getting their first
roles. They are literally groomed for hype and then success.
Not to mention photo-shopping o
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grillmasterj
1 day ago
This was an interesting and funny list. I knew some of this already but some of the other
connections were enlightening.
This w as an interesting and fun

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jessica0006
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If anyone is surprised by this list then they haven't been paying attention. This is pretty
common knowledge to be some huge liberal conspiracy. "Oooh, scary Sophia Coppola is
trying to make me stupid." If we were talking about politicians or the fields of law or
medicine, which nepotism is much more rampant in, then I would excuse your level of
paranoia...but movies?
And by the way, just because you do not like a certain actor or actress doesn’t mean they
are automatically untalented. … If anyone is surprised by this list then they haven't been
paying attention. This is pretty common knowledge to be some huge liberal conspiracy.
"Oooh, scary Sophia Coppola is trying to make me stupid." If we were talking about
politicians or the fields of law or medicine, which nepotism is much more rampant in,
then I would excuse your level of paranoia...but movies?
And by the way, just because you do not like a certain actor or actress doesn’t mean they
are automatically untalented. You do not have special powers. Film, at its best, is an art
form and it is much too subjective for one person to be the voice of what is fit for mass
consumption and what is not. If someone disagrees with your OPINION it doesn’t make
them automatically wrong. They simply had a different experienced than you did. You
cannot control someone else’s perception of a film. You can have your opinion and that is
it. A much bigger problem facing America is not liberal control of the media or
conservative control of the media but people believing that their opinions are facts. This
leads to an environment where the free flow and exchange of ideas is impeded by
stubborn belief that a person is right simply because they “feel” they are right. We cannot
agree on black and white facts anymore because they do not line up with our opinions or
ideologies.
But I am getting off topic. Anyway, I actually enjoy your lists. They are very funny. I
don’t agree with most of them but I can appreciate a different point of view.read more
If anyone is surprised by this lis
they haven't been paying attent
be some huge liberal conspiracy
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I just read in a different post you are not American. Good to know we are not the only
stubborn jackholes in the world.
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Some people you mention are without doubt where they are as a result of who they know
(or from who their parents are etc), but some of your choices are so bizarre that they
border on non-sensical.

Putting David Schwimmer at #1 for example. So he knew people in high school. Should
we not see then every other "chum" he had at school living the highlife in hollywood?
uh... obviously not. He was in there right place at the right time and got cast as the nerdy
one in a big tv show... and from… Some people you mention are without doubt where
they are as a result of who they know (or from who their parents are etc), but some of
your choices are so bizarre that they border on non-sensical.

Putting David Schwimmer at #1 for example. So he knew people in high school. Should
we not see then every other "chum" he had at school living the highlife in hollywood?
uh... obviously not. He was in there right place at the right time and got cast as the nerdy
one in a big tv show... and from there he became a name. He has a dwindling career now
only because he was Ross on friends. Thats his story. Ditto Aniston.

Jasom Schwartzman... I thought he was excellent in Rushmore, but admittedly he's been
in innumerable luke-warm movies since. ... and maybe his family connections helped the
kid land the part in rushmore, but I think Wes Anderson wanted a gawky nerd for his
lead... and hey! he got one.

The entry that sealed this list for me though was Skandar Keynes or whatever his name
was. I haven't seen him act so cannot comment there... but your reason for including him
seems to be because he is distantly related to long-time corpse Charles Darwin and some
nobel prize winner. I fail to see how this could boost his hire-a-bility in the eyes of
anyone. I cannot for the life of me fathom why this would matter in an acting career. The
same could be said for Jack Black. How exactly would having NASA scientist parents
have benefitted him in his chosen field? How!?

Add to that the multitudes of bit part actors born unto bit part actors... and I dunno. Your
list seems more a list of "whos who and who bugs me" than what it sets out to be. You
make it clear on almost every entry that you just plain don't like the people you put forth,
so it is hard to believe that list is impartial.read more
Some people you mention are w
w here they are as a result of w
are etc), but some of your choic
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David Schwimmer. I don't think you've read his box well. Re-read it and then come back
to me.

Just because the vastly overrated Anderson wanted and got a nerd doesn't mean that nerd
can act in a comedy. Duh. What flawless reasoning you have.

Basically, the thread I see going through all your thoughts is you're desperately clinging
to straws in order to convince yourself that this list and the intro hold no value. Why you
do this? The simple answer is that you're unable to deal with the ugly t… David
Schwimmer. I don't think you've read his box well. Re-read it and then come back to me.

Just because the vastly overrated Anderson wanted and got a nerd doesn't mean that nerd
can act in a comedy. Duh. What flawless reasoning you have.

Basically, the thread I see going through all your thoughts is you're desperately clinging
to straws in order to convince yourself that this list and the intro hold no value. Why you
do this? The simple answer is that you're unable to deal with the ugly truths I present
here, so instead of understanding the general message I am conveying here, you choose to
desperately nit-pick in a last-ditch futile attempt to lie to yourself that this list is
worthless, because that means you can go back to your old ways of lowered expectations
and being easy fodder for Hollywood's manipulative hype machine.read more
David Schw immer. I don't think y
his box w ell. Re-read it and the

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I find your attempt to discredit some fantastic actors/actress's such as Glenn Close
hysterical. Now I must agree with you that some on this list are only in Hollywood
because of nepotism and others are overrated because of it (Nicholas Cage) but
Nepotisim only gets most so far, a lot of this actors are talented Girl Interrupted was
monumental as was The Breakfast Club. Every actor has flops it's part of the business but
most of these had some movies or TV shows that are considered classics. … I find your
attempt to discredit some fantastic actors/actress's such as Glenn Close hysterical. Now I
must agree with you that some on this list are only in Hollywood because of nepotism
and others are overrated because of it (Nicholas Cage) but Nepotisim only gets most so
far, a lot of this actors are talented Girl Interrupted was monumental as was The
Breakfast Club. Every actor has flops it's part of the business but most of these had some
movies or TV shows that are considered classics. You are far too judgmental and
superficial, you feed into the same Hollywood craze of placing actors on a pedestal they
do not deserve. They are humans, living, breathing people nothing more and nothing less.
You have absolutely impossible standards.read more
 I find your attempt to discredit s
fantastic actors/actress's such
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Impossibly high standards, you mean. You're right there. Unlike you, who have allowed
yourself to let this circle of elitists lower your standards in order to accommodate THEIR
goals and wishes, I have not allowed the dumbing down to affect either my judgment or
my tastes or expectations.

I have no idea what kind of bizarre logic you'd been taught in school that lead you to
conclude that I place actors on a pedestal. That is what you are doing. You are projecting
your own failures onto me. But… Impossibly high standards, you mean. You're right
there. Unlike you, who have allowed yourself to let this circle of elitists lower your
standards in order to accommodate THEIR goals and wishes, I have not allowed the
dumbing down to affect either my judgment or my tastes or expectations.

I have no idea what kind of bizarre logic you'd been taught in school that lead you to
conclude that I place actors on a pedestal. That is what you are doing. You are projecting
your own failures onto me. But be my guest, whatever makes you feel better, I don't
mind.read more
Impossibly high standards, you
You're right there. Unlike you, w
circle of elitists low er your stan
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pete36
2 days ago
Very original and informative list. I do ofcourse not agree with all of your choices- as I
think Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" was pretty good (her acting in The Godfather
III on the other hand...)- but that's OK. You are rightwing ? Keep up the good works !
 Very original and informative lis
ofcourse not agree w ith all of y
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on the other hand...)- but that's

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Randomdisorder
2 days ago Recently replied to
Ever since I first saw this list I've had an almost painful niggle in my head telling me
there's someone missing.

I finally got it...

This is a person;
-Who's made more box office flops than Jennifer Aniston.
-Whose parents are both famous.
-His first role in a proper movie was in 1987 directed by Spielberg.
-According to his bio, in 1992 MTV offered him his own show (named after himself)
which they then passed on. It was picked up by Fox but completely bombed (13 eps).
-After that he "had to… Ever since I first saw this list I've had an almost painful niggle in
my head telling me there's someone missing.

I finally got it...

This is a person;
-Who's made more box office flops than Jennifer Aniston.
-Whose parents are both famous.
-His first role in a proper movie was in 1987 directed by Spielberg.
-According to his bio, in 1992 MTV offered him his own show (named after himself)
which they then passed on. It was picked up by Fox but completely bombed (13 eps).
-After that he "had to settle for guest appearance work. While he was doing this, he saved
up his cash and in the end was able to scrape enough together to make 'Reality Bites'
(1994), now a cult classic which is looked upon favorably by the generation it depicted."
What isn't mentioned is that Danny DeVito was a producer for that movie. So much for
"scraping" money together.
-And if you haven't guessed already I'll give you a big clue quoted from his trivia on
IMDB;
"Holds a distinct Razzie Award record - nominated for most titles in one year. He was
nominated in 2004 for Worst Actor in five of the six films in which he appeared: Along
Came Polly (2004), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Dodgeball: A
True Underdog Story (2004), Envy (2004)_, and Starsky & Hutch (2004). The only film
he was not nominated in for that year was Meet the Fockers (2004)."

Yes everyone, I'm referring to Ben Stiller.

"2007 - Ranked #20 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood."
Not talented. Not funny. Not good looking. Not profitable.
This guy has to be smart to survive. He must be doing something clever if it took me this
long to remember the biggest comedy black hole since Chevy Chase died.
In my eyes Chevy's dead. Something horrible has been wearing his skin since the late
'80s. Similarly Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd (I think I might have an idea for my own
list here).read more
Ever since I first saw this list I'v
an almost painful niggle in my he

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I had Stiller on the list initially. However, while he is certainly not funny, he isn't awful. I
can certainly see why he would fit in perfectly, but there are much worse ones than him.

That's definitely an idea for a list. "Comedians Who Got Lost". Do it before I do.
I had Stiller on the list initially.
How ever, w hile he is certainly n
certainly see w hy he w ould fit i
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and-638-944219
2 days ago
after reading your list with those comments i would really like to see you 'charisma' and
'sexiness' list. i mean you dismiss a lot of people here and seeing your other lists you do
that a lot.. having some issues huh? oh and don't get me wrong i agree for the most of
them
after reading your list w ith thos
comments i w ould really like to s
mean you dismiss a lot of peop
do that a lot.. having some issue

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See, I find that absolutely hilarious. All those who hate the list focus on the messenger
instead of the message. Who bloody cares whether I have issues and what those issues
may be. Like you don't have any? We all have issues. Whether I'm a rocket scientist or an
alcoholic bum or a chimp from a zoo doesn't make any difference, changes nothing about
the pure and simple FACTS that I have laid out here. It's not my problem people have
trouble dealing with truth and hide their hurt emotions throug… See, I find that
absolutely hilarious. All those who hate the list focus on the messenger instead of the
message. Who bloody cares whether I have issues and what those issues may be. Like
you don't have any? We all have issues. Whether I'm a rocket scientist or an alcoholic
bum or a chimp from a zoo doesn't make any difference, changes nothing about the pure
and simple FACTS that I have laid out here. It's not my problem people have trouble
dealing with truth and hide their hurt emotions through directing all their childish rage at
the one who told them the truth instad of dealing with it.

My sexiness list is called "Top 90 Non-Anistons". Read it and learn.read more

See, I find that absolutely hilario
those w ho hate the list focus o
Who bloody cares w hether I ha
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zserowik
3 days ago
So as i'm reading this i'm seeing that some of the actors get nothing but a snarky
comment, whatever. , but i'm also seeing that aside from having famous/pseudo-famous
parents or siblings was enough to get people on this list. Nepotism is supposed to mean
that these actors were given a job specifically because of those family members. While
that may have actually happened at some point in their careers, you offer absolutely no
evidence that they have.

I'm not saying that some of these people d… So as i'm reading this i'm seeing that some
of the actors get nothing but a snarky comment, whatever. , but i'm also seeing that aside
from having famous/pseudo-famous parents or siblings was enough to get people on this
list. Nepotism is supposed to mean that these actors were given a job specifically because
of those family members. While that may have actually happened at some point in their
careers, you offer absolutely no evidence that they have.

I'm not saying that some of these people don't deserve the criticism, some of them
definitely do, but you can't just cry nepotism because you think there is someone better
suited for the part. You can't create a list like this unless you have at least a rumored
anecdote that they were given a part or a job or something over a better choice
specifically because their famous family member, or member in the biz anyway,
intervened and got them th job instead.read more
So as i'm reading this i'm seeing
some of the actors get nothing b
also seeing that aside from hav
siblings w as enough to get peo

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So, in other words, you believe in the "acting gene" and the "charisma DNA" theories.
Either that, or you support the "200 amazing coincidences theory".

It's like seeing a lion in the wild, with his jaw bloody and a leg sticking out of his mouth,
and an antelope's corpse lying next to him, and demanding evidence that it was the lions
that killed the animal and not a band of desert mice.
So, in other w ords, you believe
"acting gene" and the "charisma
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Bennybombom
3 days ago
o yea i forgot about this list....now i get it but i just dont agree on many of the actors on
this list man.i mean just cos ur family is in the business dont mean u shouldnt be its the
same way in all areas of life you look up to ur family and get interested in what they do u
know.......so i get ur point but there are a lot of actors on that list i dont agree with cos u
think they suk and i dont and i feel like they have paid theyre dues (sorry my english is
not that good) by working a lot and … o yea i forgot about this list....now i get it but i just
dont agree on many of the actors on this list man.i mean just cos ur family is in the
business dont mean u shouldnt be its the same way in all areas of life you look up to ur
family and get interested in what they do u know.......so i get ur point but there are a lot of
actors on that list i dont agree with cos u think they suk and i dont and i feel like they
have paid theyre dues (sorry my english is not that good) by working a lot and are good at
what they do.
but
im an easy audience and i like all sorts of movies indies and blockbusters stupid
comedies dramas and action im the exact type of guy who gets fooled by the business (i
guess you would say) so thats just my very personnal opinionread more
o yea i forgot about this list....no
get it but i just dont agree on ma
mean just cos ur family is in the
the same w ay in all areas of life

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Hey, nothing wrong with that! At least you are aware that your standards are low.

The "family business" analogy has been put forward to me countless times on this list,
hence I won't go into it, read my replies.
Hey, nothing w rong w ith that! A
are aw are that your standards

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d_niggaz-g
3 days ago
fedor8 son of nobody...
fedor8 won nothing
fedor8 make THIS LIST
fedor8 is....a.... i don't know

shame on you God...

fedor8 son of nobody...
fedor8 w on nothing
fedor8 make THIS LIST
fedor8 is....a.... i don't know

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This is an automatic message informing user "d_ni***z-g" that his poem has been
accepted for our annual "Children's Poetry" competition. It will be sent to Santa Clause in
October, and evaluated there.

You can pick up your stuffed bunny at the reception.

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Bennybombom
3 days ago
cant find your email anywhere so here is mine [email protected] cos im
ashamed to admit out of morbid curiosity i really wanna know whos on that casting
couch list........go ahead and shatter the rest of my illusions plz......assuming u have
reliable sources i guess.....ah *beep* it send it anyway
cant find your email anyw here s
mine bentremblay2008@hotmail
curiosity i really w anna know w
ahead and shatter the rest of m

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hunozthtiluvu
3 days ago
I like and appreciate the info you provided, partially enjoyed your sarcastic humour but
yes my feelings are thoroughly hurt. Nevertheless, I'm actually happy that you didn't
include Liza Minnelli there (yes, I'm still a fan, but since you have an interesting list of
Hollywood nepotists, I thought you could include her as well, even though if you decided
to attack her). Anyways, I shall not defend anyone I approve on the list. It'd be better that
you could be a bit more diplomatic and objective… I like and appreciate the info you
provided, partially enjoyed your sarcastic humour but yes my feelings are thoroughly
hurt. Nevertheless, I'm actually happy that you didn't include Liza Minnelli there (yes,
I'm still a fan, but since you have an interesting list of Hollywood nepotists, I thought you
could include her as well, even though if you decided to attack her). Anyways, I shall not
defend anyone I approve on the list. It'd be better that you could be a bit more diplomatic
and objective.

P.S.: Just wondering, what is average to you and what is not?read more
I like and appreciate the info you
provided, partially enjoyed your
are thoroughly hurt. Nevertheles
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You are the first person to actually admit that your feelings were hurt! That is
commendable. I've received dozens and dozens of posts yelling at me, all of them being
very obviously upset individuals trying to wrestle with these new ugly truths and with
their own emotions.

I didn't include Liza and won't include her because she's not a bad singer and is a solid
actress with charisma. She does not belong on this list of talentlessness and blandness.

As for being diplomatic, I thought I was. I… You are the first person to actually admit
that your feelings were hurt! That is commendable. I've received dozens and dozens of
posts yelling at me, all of them being very obviously upset individuals trying to wrestle
with these new ugly truths and with their own emotions.

I didn't include Liza and won't include her because she's not a bad singer and is a solid
actress with charisma. She does not belong on this list of talentlessness and blandness.

As for being diplomatic, I thought I was. I took out all my nasty comments. As for being
objective, well this isn't a science, there's bound to be subjectivity, even if my subjectivity
is so incomparably more objective than other people's.

To partially answer your question, look at my "Best Nepotists" list.read more

You are the first person to actu
that your feelings w ere hurt! Th
and dozens of posts yelling at
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dusty91
3 days ago
Hey very cool list I enjoyed it as well as your argument I can see your very passionate
about this topic keep up the good work however the only thing I would say and this is just
a matter of opinion. I can find a lot of things to call Daniel Day Lewis but “hugely
overrated” and “bland actor” would certainly not be among them DDL is arguable one
the best actors of all time even if did come from a notable family you can see in his work
and interviews he is a man who cares deeply about h… Hey very cool list I enjoyed it as
well as your argument I can see your very passionate about this topic keep up the good
work however the only thing I would say and this is just a matter of opinion. I can find a
lot of things to call Daniel Day Lewis but “hugely overrated” and “bland actor” would
certainly not be among them DDL is arguable one the best actors of all time even if did
come from a notable family you can see in his work and interviews he is a man who cares
deeply about his work and wont have anything to do with films just for the big pay check
and fame.read more
Hey very cool list I enjoyed it as
your argument I can see your v
the good w ork how ever the onl
matter of opinion. I can find a lo

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You're one of many to say this. "Your list is great but DD Lewis..." No-one said taste in
films and actors was totally objective, as taste rarely is. I personally have found him to be
hugely irritating from the first time I saw him in that drama-of-the-week baloney called
"My Left Foot". Anyone can play such roles. Playing invalids and such is always a shoe-
in for the Oscars for PC reasons, but it's the actors that pull of the more "normal" roles
that show greatness. "Gangs Of New York"? Beside… You're one of many to say this.
"Your list is great but DD Lewis..." No-one said taste in films and actors was totally
objective, as taste rarely is. I personally have found him to be hugely irritating from the
first time I saw him in that drama-of-the-week baloney called "My Left Foot". Anyone
can play such roles. Playing invalids and such is always a shoe-in for the Oscars for PC
reasons, but it's the actors that pull of the more "normal" roles that show greatness.
"Gangs Of New York"? Besides being one of the dumbest films I've ever seen, it features
a plethora of awful actors, lead by vastly overrated DD Lewis. Bland.

But the point isn't for you to agree with me on EVERYBODY. Even if I had a twin
brother or a clone I wouldn't expect him to.read more
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Can you give us a list of maybe the two or three actors/actresses that you think are good?
There don't seem to be many left.
Can you give us a list of maybe

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You do realize there are hundreds upon hundreds of well-known actors, right? Just how
many films have you even seen? These 200 aren't such a large figure, I've just picked out
the worst and most known cases of nepotism.

Just to humour you, because I can see you're annoyed by the truths I expose here:

Dustin Hoffman, De Niro, Pacino, Matthau, Bill Murray, Michael Palin, Caine, Gable,
Goldie Hawn, Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Lee
Marvin, etc etc etc.
You do realize there are hundre
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