Zooey Deschanel has publicly addressed criticisms labeling her a 'nepo baby,' a term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities through family connections, insisting her success is self-made. The actress, known for her role in 'New Girl,' firmly denies that her parents' positions in Hollywood have paved her career path. Her father, Caleb Deschanel, is a six-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer, and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel, is a former actress known for her role in 'Twin Peaks.' Despite her family's notable presence in the industry, Deschanel emphasizes that her achievements are not a result of nepotism.
Zooey Deschanel says having a cinematographer for a dad and an actor for a mom doesn’t make her a nepo baby https://t.co/3dqu7UA9Vd
Despite her family's rich history in Hollywood, Zooey Deschanel wants to make it clear she carved out a career all on her own. https://t.co/hFiUjwRW5u
The former "New Girl" star's father is Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, and her mother is former "Twin Peaks" star Mary Jo Deschanel. https://t.co/Vv6UyKvJy2
Zooey Deschanel, daughter of six-time Oscar nominee, rejects the “nepo baby” label: https://t.co/HP0E5YaGI5 https://t.co/FESVJ33Qr8
Zooey Deschanel denies nepotism, insisting having six-time Oscar nominee dad didn’t advance her career Her father Caleb is a cinematographer while her mother Mary-Jo is an actress https://t.co/NYNHvV4ES7
Zooey Deschanel on being called a nepo baby "My father is a cinematographer ... no one is getting jobs because [of that]" Her dad is a 6X Oscar nominee and her mother is an actress https://t.co/tLDSPOgaTR