Following the release of New York Magazine‘s end of year issue about Hollywood’s “nepo baby” boom, many within the industry have responded or added to the discourse surrounding the label applied to a new generation of stars who have famous parents. Among them is Kate Hudson, who spoke out about “the nepotism thing” in a recent interview with the Independent.

“I mean… I don’t really care,” said Hudson, who is the daughter of performers Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson. “I look at my kids and we’re a storytelling family. It’s definitely in our blood. People can call it whatever they want, but it’s not going to change it.”

The star went on to say, “I actually think there are other industries where it’s [more common]. Maybe modelling? I see it in business way more than I see it in Hollywood. Sometimes I’ve been in...