“Self-Made” Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Nepo Babies

This unusual actor deliberately changed his surname early on to prevent people from thinking he was getting ahead because of family connections. He’s actually a Coppola – Francis Ford Coppola’s nephew – but wanted to succeed in Hollywood based on his own merits. He didn’t want to be seen as benefiting from his uncle’s powerful position in the film industry. Through hard work and dedication, he’s earned an Academy Award and become known as a truly original performer, independent of his famous family.







