Some stars are speaking out against the term "nepo baby" after a guide to Hollywood's universe of "nepo babies" was published.

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He said he had to get his ass up and make it work to get the part.

While acknowledging that people who come from famous families are getting a leg up, Moss said she's sick of people blaming nepotism for why they aren't rich and famous.

The nepo babies should be worrying about the ones who work for legal firms, the ones who work for banks, and the ones who work in politics.

Eve Houson, the daughter of singer Bono, joked that she was devastated that she was not included in the article.

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The term "nepo baby" gained popularity earlier this year when users discussed and discovered that some of their favorite stars had family ties. The app has over 120 million views on the #nepo baby. The New York Magazine stories became some of the most read pieces of the entire year. Everyone from Hollywood royalty to up-and-comers were included in the story.

The stars of "nepo baby" were asked in interviews if they were famous. It was out of the question that people would think that I used a free pass because of my name, according to Emily In Paris starLily Collins. I wanted to be more than just my father's daughter. I was prepared to wait for that to happen. In September she said she was sad to be labeled a "nepo baby." I know that I am in a fortunate position. She said that a lot of people in similar situations have proven themselves over the years. When she said that if someone's mom or dad is a doctor, you're not going to be like, she faced backlash from the fashion world. I attended medical school and trained. Ireland Baldwin is the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. The younger Baldwin said that if it weren't for his parents he wouldn't be where he is. Denying that is where you're going wrong.

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Readers have labeled stars backlash to the piece as tone-deaf for not recognizing the real weight that connections carry in such a subjective industry. Others have called for similar charts to be made in other industries where connections are more important.

A Nepo baby is born.

The guide is an all but definitive guide.