Lottie Moss, the half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss, appears to have deactivated her Twitter account on Thursday after being criticized for her comments about so-called nepotism children.
The catchy term, often shortened to “grandchildren”, was used to condescendingly describe children born into famous families. A New York magazine cover story was accompanied by “An All But Definitive Guide to the Hollywood Nepo-Verse,” which pointed to “Euphoria” actor Maude Apatow — daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann — and Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon. examples.
Lottie Moss, who is a model herself, was not mentioned in the article. But granddaughter Lila Grace Moss was featured in another New York Magazine article, “The Catwalk Grandchildren,” which cataloged a handful of “second-generation people” in the industry.
On Wednesday, Lottie Moss hit back at suggestions that members of famous families receive preferential treatment from modeling and casting agencies and other industries.
“I’m sick of people blaming nepotism for why they’re not rich, famous or successful,” she wrote, as reported by People and The Independent.
“Obviously it’s not fair for people from famous families to get upset about it, but guess what? Life is not fair,” he continued. “If you set your mind to something, you can achieve anything! So instead of being negative about other people’s success, go and try to believe in your own!
Unsurprisingly, Moss’s remarks sparked a heated response online. Many found the comments condescending at best and suggested she would be better served by acknowledging her privilege.
“Yes. For many this is their first introduction to you and this is how you choose to do it,” author Bolu Babalola he posted on Twitter. “A choice!”
“Do: Be Talented” added reporter Ellen C. Scott. “No: do what Lottie Moss is doing now.”
Moss made her first official modeling appearance in a 2014 issue of Teen Vogue and covered Vogue’s French edition two years later with male model Lucky Blue Smith.
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Of course, she is not the first to stir up controversy about her grandchildren. Last month, Lily-Rose Depp received a similar response when she dismissed “preconceived notions” about her success as a model and actress.
“I know my childhood wasn’t like everyone else’s and it’s a very special thing to deal with, but it’s also the only thing I know,” said Depp, who is the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. for Elle Elle. magazine. “It’s weird for me to reduce someone to the idea that it’s there just because it’s a generational thing. It just doesn’t make any sense.”
