Maude Apatow was spotted sitting in courtside seats with her A-list father Judd at a Los Angeles Lakers game after appearing on New York Magazine’s list of nepo babies.
The term nepo babies was coined online and is used to describe the children of celebrities who easily land in show business, shielded by their parents’ famous names.
Maude, who is the daughter of Hollywood heavyweights Judd and Leslie Mann, graced the cover and was featured among other children of the rich and famous who hit the genetic lottery.
Family time: Maude Apatow was spotted sitting in courtside seats with her A-list dad Judd at a Los Angeles Lakers game after appearing on New York Magazine’s list of nepo babies.
In her first public appearance since the article was published, Maude, 25, sat next to the famous comedian, 55, as they joined other stars in the game.
The Euphoria actress, who plays Lexi Howard in the HBO hit, oozed daytime glamor at the party, wearing a champagne-colored lace camisole.
She combined the top with a cream cargo-style skirt and ballerinas in the same neutral tone, complementing with an innovative strawberry bag.
Game time! In her first public appearance since the article ran, Maude, 25, sat next to the famed comedian, 55, as they joined other stars in the game.
Maude wore her brunette locks in 1920s-style waves, while opting for a full face of makeup complete with deep red lipstick.
Meanwhile, Judd kept his look comparatively casual while rocking a green graphic T-shirt with a pair of navy blue pants and sneakers.
Also sitting in the courtside seats was actress Ashley Benson, who went for the rock chic vibes in a leather jacket, white T-shirt and a pair of straight-leg jeans.
Celebrity sighting: In her first public sighting since the article was published, Maude, 25, sat next to the famous comedian, 55, as they joined other stars in the game.
Enjoying the game: Also sitting in the courtside seats was actress Ashley Benson, who went for the rock chic vibes in a leather jacket, white T-shirt and a pair of straight-leg jeans
The furore article was published in December and also included Dakota Johnson, Maya Hawke, Zoë Kravitz and more stars with famous parents, who were mocked on the cover of New York Magazine’s The Year of the Nepo Baby.
Celebrity nepotism is nothing new, but the insult ‘nepo baby’ has become increasingly popular as a shorthand way of ridiculing it.
Prior to the story, Maude had already directed her fortune to the family she was born into after her name became linked with the phrase ‘baby nepo’.
Peace! Ashley went for minimal makeup and wore her blonde locks loose.
Maude opened up about being the daughter of Hollywood icons Judd and Leslie during an interview with Porter magazine in September.
She admitted in the meeting that she is “in such a lucky position” to be a baby of nepotism, but admitted that her term “bothered” her at first.
During her chat with the fashion publication, she said: “At first, I was sad… I try not to let it affect me because I obviously understand that I’m in such a lucky position.”
Maude said: ‘Many people [in a similar position] They have proven themselves over the years so I have to go ahead and do a good job. It’s so early in my career.
Watching: Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham were also at the game
The performer, who described herself as “shy” in high school, said she used it to her advantage.
I would channel all my anxiety into the theater. Everything had to be perfect,’ she emphasized. ‘That’s not always a good thing; I probably burned a lot of bridges.
She attributes her perfectionism to having highly respected parents in the entertainment industry.
Maude, older sister of 19-year-old Iris Apatow, explained: ‘I try not to think about it too much, but it definitely motivates me. I feel like I really need to prove myself, so I work really hard.’
Baby Nepo: Maude, who is the daughter of Hollywood heavyweights Judd and Leslie Mann, graced the cover and was featured among other children of the rich and famous who hit the genetic lottery.
The talented television sensation also noted that she looks to her screenwriter father for guidance.
In fact, he directed her in his first film credits, having appeared in his 2007 film Knocked Up and 2009’s Funny People, both of which starred his mother.
Judd has encouraged his firstborn to do more than act. “My dad always told me that acting is hard because you never know what will come next. He always encouraged me to write,’ Maude shared.
The rising star revealed: ‘Dad always reads what I write, but I have to be at a certain point. I’ll wait until it’s almost finished and then I’ll get notes from him. I’m angry because he’ll come up with a better idea, but it’s a great help.
Family Dynasty: Iris Apatow, Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow and Maude Apatow in 2022