Nepo baby rockstars perform Xmas cover with their famous dad – but can you tell who their mum is?
A GROUP of nepo baby rockstars have performed a Christmas cover with their famous dad.
The band, named The Entitled Sons, consists of four brothers – Billy, Charlie, Rafferty and Laurie, as well as their famous dad Graham Swift.
The talented boys, who have a famous TV star mum, were seen singing in the video together, with the help of their dad.
They used the caption Mistletoe as one of the boys belted out Justin Bieber’s song.
But they were swiftly interrupted by their dad who questioned: “Did you write that? It feels a bit gloomy to me.”
Fans were absolutely loving the video, as one person penned: “Loving the banter boys and yes, Dad looks great in your leather jacket!!!”
The Entitled Sons formed in 2022, and they performed their debut single Break in January of that year.
And in early 2023 they managed to bag themselves a performance slot at Glastonbury after competing in the Pilton Stage competition.
Their dad Graham is an artist, and the band decided to call themselves the Entitled Sons because they thought people would assume they’re entitled because of their mum’s fame.
Their mum is in fact Sarah Beeny, a TV presenter who has presented the likes of Property Ladder and One Year To Pay Off Your Mortgage.
Sarah and Graham have been married since 2003, and their sons dedicated their second single, named Unconditional, to their mum in 2022.
Property expert Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022, and she immediately broke the news to her sons.
The 52-year-old said: “When I walked in the house, Billy, who was 17 at the time, looked at me and said, ‘What’s wrong — you haven’t got cancer, have you?’ And I said, ‘Well, actually, yes I have.’
“Charlie, Rafferty and Laurie then all arrived home together, and I was very matter of fact about it.
“I told them, ‘Just so you know, I’ve got breast cancer. But it’s going to be fine, I’ve just got to have some treatment’.
“They all asked me if I was going to be fine and made me promise I wouldn’t lie. That’s the thing, it’s all about trust. It was scary at times for them and of course they struggled. The truth is, when you have cancer your entire family goes through it too.”
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
Sarah also leaned for support on her husband, artist Graham, She admitted: “I said to him after treatment, ‘I didn’t feel I had the emotional capacity for you to have not been OK’.
“I think he knew I just needed him to be OK, but looking back that is a massive pressure which he bore incredibly well.”