Zosia Mamet’s Oscar nominee father David insists former Girls star daughter is NOT a nepo baby: ‘She earned it by merit’

Two-time Oscar nominee David Mamet recently opened up about his family and famous children, saying they worked for their fame, with denial of their family name providing an advantage.

The Verdict screenwriter says his two actress daughters “earned it through merit” at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

ā€œNo one has ever given my kids a job because of their family,ā€ the Tony nominee added.

The 76-year-old also criticized Hollywood’s diversity standards, as he did in 2014: “DEI is garbage,” he said. “It’s fascist totalitarianism.”

Zosia, 36, recently starred in Sony’s hit film Madame Web with Dakota Johnson, where she played Amaria, a tech-savvy assistant.

Two-time Oscar nominee David Mamet recently opened up about his family and famous children, saying they worked for their fame, with denying their family name providing an advantage

Zosia, 36, recently starred in Sony's hit film Madame Web with Dakota Johnson, where she played Amaria, a tech-savvy assistant

Zosia, 36, recently starred in Sony’s hit film Madame Web with Dakota Johnson, where she played Amaria, a tech-savvy assistant

Prior to her latest role, we last saw The Flight Attendant actress in 2021 when she attended the star-studded premiere of The Night House in New York City.

The then 33-year-old star posed on the red carpet with her husband Evan Jonigkeit, then 37, who starred in the horror film The Night House.

Mamet modeled a floor-length teal silk dress with a faux ruffled neckline.

Instead of rocking a pair of heels, the actress slipped her feet into a pair of criss-cross orange sandals.

Zosia pulled the shades off her dress and shoes and swiped some teal shadow on her lids and a muted orange lipstick on her pout.

She wore her auburn locks down and styled in loose waves that flowed down her chest.

Evan looked handsome in a gray-blue suit jacket layered over a white shirt and matching pants.

The Pennsylvania native gave his red carpet ensemble a little extra flair by rocking a tie with a quirky print.

As they graced the red carpet, Zosia and Evan could barely keep their hands off each other.

They posed closely, with Zosia resting her head on his shoulder for one sweet shot.

The couple tied the knot in a rustic wedding in New York in 2016 after three and a half years of dating. Fashion.

The 76-year-old has been known to criticize Hollywood's diversity standards

The 76-year-old has been known to criticize Hollywood’s diversity standards

The Vermont native decided to drop out of college and pursue acting, joining her father in the entertainment industry

The Vermont native decided to drop out of college and pursue acting, joining her father in the entertainment industry

Zosia famously played leading roles in Mad Men, United States of Tara and Parenthood.

After graduating from high school, the Vermont native decided to drop out of college and pursue acting, joining her father in the entertainment industry.

Her first role was at the age of nine, where she starred in Colin Fitz Lives! before switching to voice acting.

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