Maya Hawke rose to prominence with her portrayal of the ice-cream girl, Robin, in Stranger Things. Her effortless acting and chemistry with Steve Harrington, played by Joe Keery, is what made season 3 a must-see. Debuting with Little Women, the actress received wide appreciation owing to her indisputable talent and versatility. However, the actress has been on the receiving end of accusations of nepotism, owing to her popular father.

Ethan Hawke and the 25-year-old actress just came up with their first collaborative work Wildcat, which premiered on 1st September 2023. During a recent promotional interview with her father, the actress playfully compared her family with the Kardashians.

How are the Hawkes similar to the Kardashians?

The tittle-tattle surrounding celebrities who have famous parents is not new in the industry. The Do Revenge actress and her father addressed the topics of nepotism and familial bonds and also talked about what their biographical drama holds. While talking about her family, the Stranger Things actress told Variety, “We’re like the boring, indie Kardashians”. The Hawke family is a family of actors, including Levon Hawke and Uma Thurman. 

Addressing the nepotism discourse, the 52-year-old actor told the publication, “Put simply, I’m a nepo dad! And I’m not embarrassed about it“. Even the Fear Street Part One: 1994 actress talked about her “moments of insecurity” while working with her dad amidst the nepotism discourse. While the Hawkes may not be as famous as the Kardashians, they are definitely in the same boat when it comes to nepotism. 

While hovering around the topic of nepotism, how can one overlook the most successful nepo baby?

Kim Kardashian: The Most Successful Nepotism baby of all time

Though everyone in the Kardashian family is a household name, Kim Kardashian surpassed all her sisters in terms of wealth. She officially became the first billionaire in the family with a net worth of $1.7 billion dollars. This success can be attributed to her successful business ventures like KKW Beauty, SKIMS, and SKKY partners. Apart from businesses, her People’s Choice Awards-winning show, Keeping Up With The Kardashian, was also a significant contributor to her billionaire status. 

The Kardashians were already in a privileged position even before their popular reality TV show aired. It all goes back to Robert Kardashian’s O. J. Simpson case and the infamous tape scandal that took the world by storm. However, it was the Kardashian-Jenner blended series that truly helped the family make a killing. Post the show, the Jenners and Kardashians came up with many spin-offs, endorsements, and business ventures that made them one of the most influential families in Hollywood.

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