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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby, 21, is spitting image of '90s TV star mother as she cuddles lion in Africa - but can you guess who her famous parent is?
A nepo baby looked the spitting image of her 90s TV star mother as she cuddled a lion in Africa. The conservationist and model, 21, recently took to her Instagram to share a video of herself cuddling two lions before releasing them into the wild with her father. Resting her head on one lion, she penned: 'My beautiful ZEMO on the day we released him in Africa. I can't wait to see him soon.' The 21-year-old has followed in both of her famous parents' footsteps as she dropped out of school to pursue her interests in both the entertainment and conservation industries. She now boasts 1.5 million followers on Instagram and regularly gives fans an insight into her daily life surrounded by animals. But can you guess who the nepo baby and her famous parents are? That's right! It's Freya Aspinall, the daughter of English actress Donna Air and businessman Damian Aspinall. Donna was just 21 when she met and fell in love with multimillionaire Damian, who was 40 at the time. They were introduced at a dinner party in 2000 by mutual friend, former It Girl Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, and went on to have a seven-year relationship, before they split in July 2007. Damian owns The Aspinall Foundation, which partners with Howletts Wild Animal Park, founded by his father John Aspinall. The Aspinall Foundation is a British charity founded in 1984 that strives to promote wildlife conservation and return captive animals back to the wild, while also running projects abroad to protect endangered species. It runs both Howletts and Port Lympne Park, which is set on 600 acres and houses many rare and endangered species, with the largest breeding herd of black rhinos in the UK. Freya has inherited her father's love of conservation and dedicates her time to caring for various animals in the sanctuary and is being lined up to one day inherit his position as chair of the Aspinall Foundation. She has also inherited her mother's good looks as she became the youngest model on the books of Storm, the agency discovered by Kate Moss, in 2018. But rather than spend most of her time on the runway, she spends her days in the park caring for orphaned lion cubs and gorillas. The influencer uses her Instagram to promote the importance of conversation work, sharing heartwarming videos of her cuddling with big cats and feeding gorillas by hand in their enclosures, raking in an impressive 1.5million followers. Freya has shown she's not a typical 'nepo baby', with it being reported that when she signed her modelling contract she insisted she would use her profile to promote conservation issues. Calling herself a 'mini version' of dad Damian, she has said if she ever books a magazine cover it will be as a conservationist rather than a model. Speaking to the Financial Times, she admitted: 'I grew up with animals and couldn't imagine my world without them. This is in my blood – I've always known what I wanted to do.' And it's no wonder she shares such a close bond with animals, after being placed in in a gorilla enclosure at Howletts as a baby to be carried off by the female of the group. It was a ritual Damian had carried out with his first two daughters, Tansy and Clary, from his 15-year marriage to Louise Sebag-Montefiore. Describing his plans for Freya at the time, he told London's Evening Standard: 'It's a ritual. I'll probably give her to the dominant female who will take her off, sex her, and introduce her to the others. I did this with my other daughters, now it's Freya's turn.' While Donna fully approved of the plan because she did not believe that Freya would be in any danger. Damian added: 'Why would I not trust them? I know them, I grew up with them. They are my friends.' And Freya is certainly not afraid of getting up and close to exotic animals at the family wildlife park. She has described Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent where she loves to feed the giraffes as one of her 'favourite places to be'. She's often seen cuddling and feeding treats to a pair of gorillas, Silverback Kifu and Tambabi, that she has known since birth.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo-baby with Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom lands part in Dune 3 – can you guess his famous parents?
CAN you guess this nepo-baby's famous parents? This 16-year-old nepo-baby, who has a Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom has landed a part in Dune 3. 9 9 9 Nakoa-Wolf will star as one of the twins born to Timothée Chalamet's character Paul Atreides and Zendaya's Chani, as per Deadline. This nepo-baby will make his big screen debut as Leto II. In the flick, his on-screen sister, Ghanima, will be played by Ida Brooke. Nakoa-Wolf's parents in the real world are known for their acting abilities, too. His dad is known for his work in Aquaman, and his mom is known for her work on sitcom The Cosby Show. You've guessed it, his parents are Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet. 9 9 9 9 Not only will Nakoa-Wolf be following in his father's footsteps by starring in the flick, but his dad will be starring alongside him. Jason, 45, will return to the Dune franchise as Duncan Idaho . His character died in the first Dune film, but was resurrected as a clone in the six-book series written by Frank Herbert. Jason shares his son and daughter Lola, who is almost 18, with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, 57. Jason Mamoa's iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom II transformed into 'whisper quiet' ride after huge transformation Fans of the Dune franchise have already reacted to the news of Nakoa-Wolf's casting in the third movie. "The nepotism turns me off," slammed one person. "Nepo babies need work too," joked a second. "No they don't. They rich," replied a third. A fourth person then asked: "Is this nepotism we like or no? I think it's cool but I never know which way the wind will blow lol." "Depends on if the kid can act or not," someone replied. Another then slammed: "It's nepotism either way, people just care less if he's a good actor. "I don't have an issue with nepotism in the entertainment industry as long as they are actually good at their jobs." Though there has been some negativity surrounding the Dune 3 casting announcement, there has also been some positivity. "Beautiful casting," penned one, adding, "Absolutely beautiful. "I cannot wait for several certain scene adaptations, and I've had the ending of what I think will be in the movie stuck in my head since the first time I finished reading Messiah for the first time. Can't wait." 9
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
His father is one of the most famous frontmen of the last 40 years… can you guess the nepo baby?
A Hollywood nepo baby was recently seen on an outing in New York with his famous father. His dad is the lead singer of one of the most prominent bands of the last 40 years. The nepo baby was born on October 2, 2007 as his mother is a model who the musician was dating at the time. The rockstar and his band hail from Los Angeles as their distinct style is a nod to the West Coast lifestyle. His famous dad is responsible for hits including Can't Stop, Scar Tissue, and Otherside. Can you guess the nepo baby? It is Everly Bear Kiedis son of Anthony Kiedis! The 17-year-old was joined by the 62-year-old Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman as they enjoyed a nice father-son chat sitting on the iconic water fountain in Washington Square Park. Everly Bear smiled adoringly at his famous dad as they wore similar looks on the outing. Both donned black trousers and footwear along with white T-Shirts while Anthony added a red trucker cap. The two seemed to be trying to beat the heat as they picked up a watermelon on the outing in the Big Apple together. Everly Bear's mother is former model Heather Christie whom Anthony dated from 2004 to 2008. Years ago Anthony revealed how the former couple came up with the child's eccentric name as he told People at the time: 'The mama came up with Bear. That made sense to me because he's from me and I feel like I'm part of the bear clan, and I think it's nice to have a little bit of earth in your name. 'We had a long list of names, but I suppose it came to me by way of the Everly Brothers, which is one of my favorite bands. And sometimes last names make good first names' Anthony has primary custody of his son but does share custody with Heather who enjoys a more private life. In April 2018, Heather took Anthony to court when he tried to block a visit with claims that she was an unfit mother. The court ruled in favor of Heather but Anthony remained the primary carer as his son lives with him in Malibu. Perhaps Everly Bear will follow in his famous father's footsteps as he has come on stage to sing at Red Hot Chili Peppers songs throughout the years. The father and son enjoy bonding time via their shared love of basketball as they are often seen sitting courtside together at Los Angeles Lakers games. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been an active band since their formation in 1982 as Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums) have been his most consistent band mates. They are one of the top-selling bands of all-time with over 120million records sold worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012. Red Hot Chili Peppers also received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame in March 2022 as Everly Bear was in attendance to support his dad.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Dejon denies being a nepo baby despite famous footballer dad and show legend best mate
ONE of the new Love Island hunks denied being a nepo baby, despite his premier league footballer dad and TV star friend. Dejon Noel-Williams is one of the latest singles hoping to find love on the ITV reality series and opened up about what he is looking forward to the most. 4 4 In a roundtable chat with media, Dejon spoke about his dad, Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, a professional footballer who had played for Stoke City, Watford and Burnley. The personal trainer and semi-professional footballer in his own right said his dad was proud of his "football journey."and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands. When asked about what he thought of being labelled a "nepo baby," a modern term for someone whose success has been on the back of nepotism, Dejon admitted he'd never heard the term. "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react," he said. The accusations of being a nepo baby were also put to Dejon over his friendship with former Love Islander, Tyrique Hyde. "I've known him since we were kids, like babies," Dejon said, adding, "my dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends." "As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." As for his own footballing career, Dejon currently plays for Bedford Town having previously featured for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. "I was the first in my family to represent our family name internationally. I played international football," Dejon told The Sun. Recently, Dejon was questioned by police after being accused of stealing a woman's phone on a night out. He told The Sun: 'I was never arrested. 'I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken. "To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.' ITV was aware of the incident with Dejon when he secured his place on the show, a spokesman confirmed. This year's series has already seen a shake-up with Love Island prospect, Kyle Ashman axed from the show after he was arrested over a machete attack. Love Island 2025 start date Love Island 2025 will start at 9pm on Monday, June 9, when Maya Jama will welcome a host of new contestants into the villa. As usual, the show starts on ITV2 the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — a Love Island tradition.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Move over nepo babies... it's time for the rise of nepo parents! From Jack Whitehall's parents podcast tour to Romesh Raganathan's iconic mum
He is one of the UK's most loved comedians starring in the hit series Bad Education and regularly hosting the BRIT Awards. However Jack Whitehall is at serious risk of being outshone by his parents Michael and Hilary, who thanks to their son have become famous in their own right. While the rise of the nepo baby has been well documented with many celebrity offspring being accelerated into the spotlight, it appears there is also a market for nepo parents. Michael, 85, rose to fame after starring on his travel documentary Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father alongside the comedian. The hit series, which ran for five seasons from 2017 until 2021, propelled Michael into the limelight. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Michael and his wife went on to launch their own podcast The Wittering Whitehalls in 2022, which has since had over five million downloads. The couple have also appeared together in Celebrity Goggle Box Stand Up To Cancer, as well as Chris and Rosie Ramsey's TV Show. The trio also co-authored the book How to Survive Family Holidays. And now Michael and Hilary are stepping out without Jack as they bring their hit podcast The Wittering Whitehalls, to the stage later this year. They promise an evening of unfiltered wisdom, wit, sage advice and opinions, drawn from nearly 40 years of marriage, bringing up three children and their onward journey with grandchildren. But they aren't the only parents to launch new found career success off the back of their children's popularity. Just like Jack and Michael's popular travel show, similarly Russell Howard recruited his mum for a road trip reality series. Russell Howard & Mum: USA Road Trip saw the comedian and his mum Ninette drive around the USA in a minivan as they met people with a range of unusual hobbies and obsessions. After airing on Comedy Central back in 2016, the pair went on to film three more series' including Russell Howard & Mum: Globetrotters which saw them also visit India, Thailand and Vietnam. Meanwhile Romesh Ranganathan's mum Shanthi has become a much-loved figure in her own right thanks to various TV appearances alongside her son. Romesh's family faced a turbulent time after his father Ranga left his mother Shanthi when the comic was just 12. Originally, he and his younger brother Dinesh attended Reigate Grammar School, but were forced to move to a local comprehensive when their father was jailed for fraud and their family home was repossessed. Romesh and his mother were forced to live in a B&B for 18 months before they finally found a council house. And his close bond with his mum is evident and she has featured in a range of shows including BBC Three series Asian Provocateur, Just Another Immigrant and BBC Two show The Ranganation. Most recently she appeared on Romesh's ITV show Parents Evening alongside Alison Hammond and her son Aidan, Carol Vorderman with her son Cameron, and Iain Stirling with his mum Alison. Comedian Adam Buxton has also worked with his late father, who was a travel writer for the Daily Telegraph and wine critic. Nigel Buxton was most known for appearing as BaaadDad in the Channel 4 comedy series The Adam and Joe Show as he frequently served as the butt of their jokes. Nigel sadly died from complications arising from lung cancer at Adam's Norfolk home back in 2015. The rise of the nepo parents has surprised Michael most of all as he spoke about turning the podcast into the live thing. He said: 'The Wittering Whitehalls as a Podcast seemed a strange idea; What was a Podcast? But turning it into a Live show seems even stranger. 'But who knows? I never thought Travels with my Father would work. Come and see us and decide for yourself.' Hilary added: 'It's bad enough trying to keep Michael under control at home. What on earth am I doing carting him around the country and putting him in front of live audiences? I must be mad. 'Where's Jack Whitehall when I need him? I'll just have to rely on marital banter, squabbles and laughter. Come and join the fun!'
