Timothee Chalamet to Gracie Abrams: Five celebs you didn't know are nepo babies

They say connections matter, and when it comes to Hollywood, they surely do. As much as the industry works on auditions and casting calls, having a contact or someone who can vouch for you and usher you into the right places makes the journey way easier when compared to complete newcomers.

As we fawn all over the stars creating the right kinds of content for us, not many are aware that they have had an in into the industry all this while. Yes, there are multiple stars in Hollywood whose connections still remain under the wraps and they have successfully glided over the tag of "nepo baby," one that many of them have condemned. From Timothee Chalamet to Lily Collins, here are five stars you didn't know are nepo babies.

Timothee Chalamet

A section of the internet that has negative comments to say about Timothee Chalamet is hard to find and that says a lot about the amount of love the 29-year-old received from the world. His acting prowess keeps on receiving heaps of praise and his humour and dating life keep him in the headlines. But a handful know of the deep connection he shares with Hollywood. His mother Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer while his father Marc Chalamet is an American-French writer. Additionally, his sister Pauline is also an actress seen in the show 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'.

Gracie Abrams

That's so true! Gracie Abrams, the Grammy-nominated singer is the daughter of J.J. Abrams, the famous filmmaker and composer behind Star Trek, Star Wars and more. The 26-year-old has proved her mettle with numerous chart-topping hits and is rumoured to be dating Paul Mescal.

Lily Collins

Emily from Paris has never been to England because her connections there are a bit hush-hush. Actress Lily Collins currently being adored by the world for her portrayal in the Netflix series hails from England. Her father is English music icon Phil Collins, known for being the drummer and lead singer of rock band Genesis and as a solo artist.

Sabrina Carpenter

'Please, please, please don't prove I'm right', but we are! Sabrina Carpenter, the globally famous popstar is also secretly a nepo baby. Her aunt is actress Nancy Cartwright, who has been voicing the character of Bart Simpson for more than three decades. The 'Nonsense' singer's father David Carpenter is Nancy's step-brother.

Tom Holland

Spiderman has a web of connections. Tom Holland's father Dominic Holland is a well-recognised author, comedian and broadcaster. He has written nine books and was behind the Radio 4 series The Small World of Dominic Holland. His mother Nikki, is a photographer who specialises in head shots for actors, social media and corporates.

While all of these actors have proved their acting talent with their diverse roles and are loved by fans and followers for their exemplary characters, it is interesting to know how connected they are to their field of work.