Ben Stiller Sees 'Nepo Baby' Label as a Positive in the Industry

In a recent interview, actor Ben Stiller shared his perspective on the term "nepo baby," which describes children of celebrity parents who become famous themselves. Stiller, who recently immortalized his own famous parents in a documentary, believes the label is more of a "selling point" than a put-down.

Stiller explained that he saw the "dark underside" of Hollywood growing up, including the stress and effects on relationships. However, he still chose to pursue acting, recalling that his first job was an off-Broadway production that he secured with the help of a "favor" from his mother.

Stiller's comments come as the upcoming film "Wicked: For Good" is generating significant Oscar buzz. Early reactions have praised the movie as a "heartbreakingly tender conclusion" with "jaw-dropping performances." The film appears poised to cast another spell on the Oscars, much like the original "Wicked" did in the past.