Emma Roberts On Nepotism Debate: "Critics Don't See The Rejection Along The Way"

Roberts joked that she likes to point out actors like George Clooney could be considered "nepo babies," noting Clooney's relation to Rosemary Clooney

Actress Emma Roberts has spoken about how even successful actors with family working in the entertainment industry don't always have an easy path toward stardom. During Roberts' appearance on the Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi podcast by iHeartMedia, she said, “That's the thing that I always talk about — people kind of only see your wins because they only see when you're on the poster of a movie. They don't see all the rejection along the way." Roberts, whose aunt is Julia Roberts and father is Eric Roberts, told the podcast host, "That's why I'm always very open about things I've auditioned for and haven't gotten the part for."

As per a people.com report, she added, "I think it's important to talk about - otherwise people just think everything's been so great and linear and easy, and no, it's not at all. But of course, it looks like that to the outside perspective or to the naked eye."

Roberts started her career in acting in 2001. She made a name for herself on the sitcom Unfabulous and in movies like 2006's Aquamarine and 2007's Nancy Drew. She also featured in several seasons of American Horror Story. "I think there's two sides of the coin. People like to say, you know, you have a leg up because you have family in the industry," she said.