A Reversed Trend: 5 Biggest Nepo-Parents of Hollywood
You've probably never heard of most of these people anyway.
You may think of the Kardashian family when you hear the word 'nepo-parent.' But in fact, Kris Jenner started the brand alongside her daughter Kim, so they rose to fame together. If you want to take a look at real parents who have capitalized on their children's success, here are just five names.
Tony Tarantino
It's unlikely you've ever heard of this actor, as his filmography is sparse. But his last name should ring a bell, as he is the father of Quentin Tarantino. Although he didn't raise the acclaimed director, the man didn't think twice about capitalizing on their last name.
'I never knew my father,' Quentin Tarantino shared in a 2010 interview. 'He wanted to be an actor… Now he's an actor only because of my last name. But he was never part of my life. I didn't know him. I've never met him.'
Teri Shields
The mother and manager of model and actress Brooke Shields was in no way involved in acting before her daughter's success in Hollywood. As Brooke Shields became one of the most famous child actresses of the 20th century, Teri appeared alongside her in several productions, including Wanda Nevada (1979), Endless Love (1981), and Backstreet Dreams (1990). However, her career didn't really progress after it.
Lynne Spears
In light of the recent guardianship scandal involving Britney Spears' father, her mother may seem like a total angel, and for the most part, she is. But Lynne Spears, originally a teacher, has also reaped the rewards of her daughter's successful career by writing several books about Britney and the Spears family's troubles. A Mother's Gift was even made into a television movie by ABC. In addition, Lynne has appeared in her younger daughter Jamie Lynn Spears' 2020 music video.
Michael Lohan
Lindsay Lohan's infamous father has a long rap sheet for his actions over the years, from insider trading to drunk driving to assaulting a sanitation worker. But he has an even more impressive list of acting credits, thanks to his relationship with the popular Freaky Friday actress. Michael has appeared on a number of reality shows, including The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Judge Alex, and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn.
Dina Lohan
However, it is the actress' mother who is the epitome of a nepotistic parent. Dina used to dance and sing for a living. Since appearing alongside Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap, she has been a frequent guest on many reality shows, including The Real Housewives of New York City, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Celebrity Big Brother.
Source: The Telegraph.