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Allison Williamsis aware of the privilege that being the child of a well-known individual carries — and she’s not above acknowledging it.
In a new interview withWired, theM3GANactress addressed the idea of nepotism in Hollywood, saying that “it doesn’t feel like a loss to admit it.”
“If you trust your own skill, I think it becomes very simple to acknowledge,” she added.
She also acknowledged that being on the successfulLena Dunham–createdGirls, which also starred Dunham, 36, “awarded” her the “privilege” of being picky about her projects.
“I got to sit back and wait for things that made sense — and that worked with that persona in an interesting way,” Allison said.
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When it comes to deciding whether to take on a role, the actress toldWiredshe asks herself, “Why this?” “Why me?” and “Why now?” considering thebacklash many actors have gotten for playing certain roles.
“Having a sense for who you are, especially today when people are finally realizing ‘Maybe not every role is something I’m entitled to play,’ is really important,” she said.
“The nepotism thing, I mean … I don’t really care. I look at my kidsand we’re a storytelling family. It’s definitely in our blood,” Hudson, who’s the daughter ofGoldie Hawn, toldThe Independent. “People can call it whatever they want, but it’s not going to change it.”
Continued the actress andFableticsco-founder, 43: “I actually think there are other industries where it’s [more common]. Maybe modeling? Isee it in business way morethan I see it in Hollywood. Sometimes I’ve been in business meetings where I’m like, ‘Wait, whose child is this?’ Like, this person knows nothing!”
“I don’t care where you come from or what your relationship to the business is — if you work hard and you kill it, it doesn’t matter,” Hudson added.
source: people.com
