Emma Roberts, one of the most astonishing actresses who has played notable roles in “The Art of Getting By” and “American Horror Story,” finally breaks her silence about the problems she had to face to be successful in Hollywood as a member of the famous family. Certainly, with Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts as an aunt and actor Eric Roberts as a father, it didn’t make everything easy for Emma Roberts while pursuing an acting career.
In an interview with Flaunt magazine, Emma revealed,
“I’ve lost more jobs than I’ve gained from being in the business. People have opinions, and sometimes, they’re not good opinions of people in your family. I’ve never gotten a job because of it, and I know I have lost some jobs.”
The statement throws light on the mostly dark side of nepotism, wherein there is an overdose of preconceived notions that bury a person’s talent and hard work.
Emma Roberts says nepotism hasn’t helped her land any jobs, and instead has made her lose some:
“I’ve lost more jobs than I’ve gained from being in the business. People have opinions and sometimes maybe they’re not good opinions of people in your family. I’ve never gotten a job… PIC.TWITTER.COM/RM3LAYAKPA
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The term “nepo babies”—people who get ahead in the industry because of family connections—swirled through social media recently. It’s incredible that she was missed by New York Magazine in a story this year that showcased how celebrity kids benefited from nepotism. She took a rather funny snipe at it when she said, “It was a cheap shot to put all the celebrity kids on the cover of a magazine on babies’ bodies,” proving her complicated relationship with such kind of label.
Her latest, the Prime Video film “Space Cadet,” released July 1, is such a great balance of humor and heart. In the comedy, based on the New Yorker article by Nellie Bowles, she plays a Florida party girl who lies her way into NASA’s astronaut training program and ends up being — unlikely for her or the viewers — the heroine the space program needs. It’s another demonstration of Emma’s ability to portray strong, relatable women to whom people can relate and be inspired by, which appeals to both fans and critics.
Born on February 10, 1991, in Rhinebeck, New York, Emma Roberts began acting at nine in the 2001 drama film “Blow,” as the daughter of the lead characters played by Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. She started early in Hollywood by doing a short film and playing an unaccredited role in her aunt Julia Roberts’ movie “America’s Sweethearts.” Since then, she has had greater exposure to audiences for her portrayal of Addie Singer on Nickelodeon’s teen sitcom “Unfabulous” from 2004-2007. After launching her music career in 2005 with her first soundtrack album entitled “Unfabulous and More,.”
She transitioned from child star to teen idol, and her following film projects included more mature roles in “Nancy Drew” in 2007, “Scream 4” in 2011, “We’re the Millers” in 2013, and “Nerve” in 2016. Her ability to master many genres, from mystery and comedy to horror, highlights her wide-ranging talent. The FX anthology horror series “American Horror Story” solidified her status as a scream queen. In contrast, the Fox comedy horror series “Scream Queens” was another feather in her cap with the role of Chanel Oberlin.
For Emma, however, it has not been entirely an acting career. Still, one intertwined with her passion for literature and telling stories—the latter evident through her co-founding Belletrist, a book club. Her involvement echoes a multifaceted career and commitment to creative expression beyond the screen.
Despite the hurdles that her famous family ties pose, Emma Roberts is doing well career-wise. Her openness about nepotism suggests something more profound about celebrity and chance in Hollywood. As such, any kind of judgment having to do with nepotism seems to be much harder on young women as opposed to young men, thereby opening a quite interesting discourse for privilege versus scrutiny in the industry.
Moreover, she is going to provide the voice of Sasha Nutwagon in the film “Saurus City,” which is an upcoming animated movie. The plot revolves around a grizzled knight who embarks on a journey to deliver a baby, which is the key to save their kingdom, accompanying Sasha. This film comprises a jarring cast that surely will come out as another natural addition to the varied portfolio of Emma.
The story of Emma Roberts in Hollywood became that of resilience and talent, able to wend through the complexities of fame with grace and authenticity. Its candid reflections on nepotism and delivering good performances continue to draw the audience closer to her.
