Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Stellan Skarsgård Speaks Out Against 'Nepo Baby' Label
Actor Stellan Skarsgård is upset about his 13-year-old son, Kolbjörn, being called a 'nepo baby' at school.
A 'nepo baby' is someone whose parents are famous, and the term is used to criticize them.
Kolbjörn is sad because he gets bullied and doesn't have friends at school because of it.
Skarsgård thinks it is unfair because it assumes people are successful only because of their parents.
He believes it is a cruel and ignorant way to treat kids.
Actress Kate Hudson also shared her opinion on this topic, saying that she believes talent and hard work are more important than connections.
The debate is ongoing in pop culture, with some people feeling it highlights unfair advantages.
Stellan Skarsgård addressed online discourse around the 'nepo baby' label.
His 13-year-old son, Kolbjörn, has been bullied and called a 'nepo baby' at school.
Skarsgård called the 'nepo baby' label 'ignorant' and 'bullshit'.
Kate Hudson spoke about the 'nepo baby' label in 2022.
The drama Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier explores similar themes.
- Who
- Stellan Skarsgård and his son Kolbjörn, and actress Kate Hudson
- What
- Skarsgård spoke out against bullying of his son due to the 'nepo baby' label.
- When
- Recent interview.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To address the negative impact of the 'nepo baby' label on his son and in response to criticisms.
- Actor
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Skarsgård's Son
- Kolbjörn (age 13)
- Incident
- Kolbjörn bullied for being a 'nepo baby'
- Film Promotion
- Sentimental Value
- Debate Focus
- Nepotism in entertainment
- Kate Hudson
- Addressed the 'nepo baby' criticism in 2022