Nepo baby actress looks stylish at New York Fashion Week but can you guess who her famous dad is?
A NEPO baby actress wowed in white as she rocked up at New York Fashion Week.
The 29-year-old Brit is the eldest daughter of her movie star father and oozed trendiness in her short-sleeved top and matching jeans, paired with black boots and a clutch bag.
Clara McGregor threw a white jumper over her shoulders before switching up to a fleecy caramel-coloured jacket at the Edie Parker Cocktail and Performance night.
She styled her brunette hair in loose waves with a fringe sweeping over her forehead.
The model, actress and producer kept her make-up fresh, with a peachy complexion and thick black eye make-up for the event to mark the launch of the brand's new Edibles line.
Clara is the daughter of Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor, 53, and Eve Mavrakis, 58, so will no doubt have been given a boost courtesy of her nepo baby status.
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CLARA'S CAREER
Clara studied photography at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York.
In 2014 she set up her own photography website, which features pictures of her father Ewan.
Four years later, she walked the red carpet with her famous father and supported him at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his movie Zoe.
Clara modelled for Playboy magazine in April 2018.
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The official Playboy account also shared the pics.
It said: "Meet @claramcgregor, 22-year-old Brooklyn resident and NYU grad (not to mention the daughter of movie star Ewan), "looking to make a splash behind the camera rather than in front of it."
She is also and aspiring actress and producer. She notably co-produced the film Birthday Cake starring her father.
In 2023, she collaborated with Ewan in movie Bleeding Love, with the pair playing father and daughter as they headed on a road trip.
FAMILY CLAN
Clara has three sisters, one biological and two adopted.
They are Anouk, Esther Rose and Jamiyan.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A 'nepo baby' is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term 'nepo' is short for 'nepotism', which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family's established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
Jamiyan was born in Mongolia and adopted by Eve and Ewan in April 2006.
Anouk was adopted by the couple in 2011 when she was just four-months-old.
She now has a half-brother following the birth of secret baby boy Laurie on 27 June, 2021.
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Previously, she spoke out about the breakdown of her parents' marriage.
She said she feels "lucky" despite her parents' split and tries to "look at the positive."
