Zeta-Jones: 'Horrific' to Call Kids Nepo-Babies

Catherine Zeta-Jones has voiced her strong opposition to labeling her children, Dylan and Carys, as 'nepo-babies.' The Oscar winner described the term as 'horrific,' asserting that children in other industries, such as finance or medicine, do not face the same public judgment when following their parents' footsteps. Zeta-Jones pointed out that her husband, Michael Douglas, whose father was the iconic Kirk Douglas, has also achieved significant success independently.

She emphasized that her children are already under considerable pressure and face intense scrutiny. Zeta-Jones believes that instead of having an advantage, they have much to prove and a deep passion for the craft of acting. Both she and Michael Douglas would reportedly encourage other career paths if they didn't see genuine talent and dedication in their children. Michael Douglas echoed similar sentiments, noting that fathers in all professions often help their children start out, referencing Kirk Douglas's pivotal gift of the rights to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' to him.