Richard Wilkins has hit out at critics who branded his son Christian a ‘nepo baby’ after the budding actor topped the list of Australia’s most privileged children.
The term ‘nepo baby’ refers to a person who benefits from their family connections or privileged environment.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Richard said the label irritated him because his son shouldn’t be criticized for having parents who are simply trying to support their child.
“It irritates me a little because you look at any law firm or panelist and they all hug their families and give their children jobs and help them with their lives,” he said.
‘Why wouldn’t you do that? That’s being a father, helping your child. Yes, you can open a door, but he has to go through it.
Richard Wilkins has hit out at critics who branded his son Christian a ‘nepo baby’ after the budding actor topped the list of the country’s most privileged children.
Meanwhile, Christian, who recently moved to the US to pursue an acting career, laughed at the label.
He said his famous surname has not influenced his success abroad.
“I feel very grateful to be my father’s son and if that’s being a nepo baby, then whatever,” he told Daily Mail Australia.
And yet, I can tell you this. Unfortunately, the Wilkins name doesn’t carry the same weight in Los Angeles, so I don’t necessarily feel like a nepo baby there.’
Meanwhile, Christian, who recently moved to the US to pursue an acting career, laughed at the label. He said that his famous surname has not influenced his success abroad.
In fact, Christian has been making waves on his own in Hollywood.
‘It’s great. I love living there. I’ve already filmed a couple of short films this year. I just landed the lead role in an online TV series,” he revealed.
‘It’s very exciting. I feel so grateful to be able to come back here and have a safe landing spot and such a beautiful place to call home.
“I’ve always been a firm believer in chasing fear and it’s definitely scary, but so far it’s paying off and I love it.”
Richard added: “His timing last year wasn’t ideal, he moved there a week before the writers’ strike so not much happened, but this year he’s back and things are working out, it’s great.”
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Richard said the label irritated him because his son shouldn’t be criticized for having parents who are simply trying to support their child.
Meanwhile, Christian also addressed the negative reactions surrounding his daring red carpet look.
Meanwhile, Christian also addressed criticism surrounding his daring red carpet appearance.
The social media star often likes to express herself at events in dramatic dresses, corsets, skirts, and high heels.
“The truth is that it doesn’t bother me at all,” he said.
‘People will say what they want to say. And there are many more people who say good things than negative things.
‘I have always firmly believed that if you have the opportunity to create visibility for minorities, you should take it. And I think any positive potential I’m making far outweighs any negative.”
The social media star often likes to express herself at events in dramatic dresses, corsets, skirts, and high heels.
The father-son duo have been working together on their new podcast. The apple and the tree.
Christian had the idea of collaborating with his father, hoping to combine their professional skills and their family bond.
‘It was an idea I had. Basically, I love working with dad and he is an incredible professional. He is very passionate about what he can do in it,” she gushed.
The father and son duo have been working together on their new podcast, The Apple & The Tree.
“I’ve always loved watching him and absorbing everything he knows through osmosis and kind of thinking: wouldn’t it be amazing if we could work together and spend some time together and share what we both know? And it’s been successful. which makes us both very proud.’
Meanwhile, Richard reflected on the journey to bringing the podcast to life.
“It has taken about two years to get to this point. We stopped, stopped, stopped, stopped and Christian moved to the US, but it’s a really nice feeling to see those quirky photos we had taken come to life and the podcast being produced and put together.
“We are happy, proud and excited.”
