Hailey Bieber has never backed down from addressing the controversy surrounding her. The supermodel made a fashion decision back in January 2023 which has had the internet divided. Bieber addressed social media users’ concerns and added her own take on her highly talked-about “nepo baby” t-shirt which she was seen wearing in Los Angeles.

The “nepo baby” t-shirt made her enter the internet’s nepotism conversation in a jiffy! As Hailey Bieber flaunted her cropped white t-shirt with the words “nepo baby,” and a pair of basic blue jeans, fans were quick to pinpoint her fashion choice and tweet endlessly about her famous family.

For those unversed, “nepo baby” is another way of addressing or describing someone who has well-connected and famous parents or relatives in their chosen field of work. The term is mostly used to describe famous actors and entertainers from Hollywood who belong to popular families, much like Hailey Baldwin Bieber.

Not only has Hailey married someone incredibly famous, but she also belongs to a family that has produced some of the most popular actors in Hollywood. Hailey, herself, is a famous supermodel with successful brand collaborations and modeling gigs, plus a penchant for starting trends. Despite being successful in her own career, Bieber has been accused of being in the industry only due to her prominent family.

Hailey is mostly known as a Bieber since she married singer Justin Bieber in September 2018, but she’s still recognized as a nepo baby for her Baldwin roots.

Hailey Bieber Is A Famous Baldwin

The Baldwins are one of the most noted families in Hollywood. The Baldwin brothers are famous actors and producers who have successful projects to their name.

Hailey Bieber is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, the youngest of the popular Baldwin siblings, and she is the niece of actors Alec Baldwin, William Baldwin, and Daniel Baldwin.

Her mother is the famous graphic designer, Kennya Deodato Baldwin.

As mentioned, the Baldwin brothers have been in countless successful movies. The oldest Baldwin brother, Alec, is known for many hit films, including Beetlejuice (1988), Married to the Mob (1988), Talk Radio (1988), and Working Girl (1988).

His portrayal of Jack Donaghy in NBC’s 30 Rock made him a household name. Hailey’s father, Stephen Baldwin is known for movies like The Usual Suspects (1995), Bio-Dome (1996), and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000).

How Does Hailey Bieber Feel About The “Nepo Baby” Tag?

During an interview with Bloomberg’s The Circuit, Bieber addressed the reactions she received after being seen in public wearing her “nepo baby” t-shirt. The model stated that it was a way for her to respond to the comments that are made regarding her apparent nepotistic ties to Hollywood.

She said, “My point to having worn the t-shirt was not to poke fun at it or be like, ‘Yeah I’m a nepo baby haha,’ type of a thing. It was more so to be like, ‘This is what everyone is saying, and I want you to know that this is my way of responding to it.'”

Continuing on her stance, Bieber noted that she prefers calling herself a “nepo baby” and embraces the term wholeheartedly. She also added that many people found the t-shirt humorous while many took offense at her publicly taking a stance and acknowledging the internet’s favorite narrative.

Hailey Bieber Got The Internet Divided Over Her “Nepo Baby” T-Shirt

During the same interview, Hailey Bieber quipped that she also received comments from trolls who stated that she wasn’t “that much of a nepo baby.” Bieber candidly stated that even when she acknowledges the infamous tag, social media users were quick to judge her with pessimistic responses.

Fans have always had something or the other to say about the entire “nepo baby” discourse. Most social media users employ the term in a semi-derogatory way to address an actor while commenting on the alleged nepotism in Hollywood.

During an internet discourse about Hailey’s way of embracing the term, one fan tweeted, “Hailey is the definition of nepo baby.” Another fan wrote, “Absolutely no one said ‘Hailey is not enough of a nepo baby’ the shirt just didn’t give what you thought it did.”

Supporting Hailey and her decision to don the outfit, one user also commented, “Queen behavior” while another user praised her stating, “She ate and left no crumbs.” For many internet users, Hailey’s decision to wear the t-shirt was nothing but a brave move.

The situation and Hailey’s take on the entire nepotism narrative might have had mixed reactions, but it can be said with certainty that the Rhode Skin founder cleared her own stance and rightfully stated where she stands on being called a “nepo baby.”

She might have been questioned about her fashion choice, but the way Bieber expressed her opinion on her family’s famous roots is iconic, to say the least.