A NEPO baby has showed off his impressive paintings as he heads to America’s biggest art festival – as his very famous proud dad praises him.
The 21-year-old took to social media to announce to his followers how he was jetting off for the event.
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Jesse Grylls also showed fans the latest pieces he’s been working on for Art Miami.
His incredible work resulted in the paintings being featured One Dover Street and Olympia Art Fair London.
Jesse – who is the son of TV adventurer Bear Grylls – uses stencils and oil paint on blank canvasses to create his masterpieces.
Praising his work, one fan said: “These are amazing Jesse. I think my favourites. Love the first one.”
A second wrote: “MR G great peace of art very proud hermano @jesse_grylls See you soon.”
Since graduating from university in 2021, Jesse has had his own solo shows in London and Switzerland.
Bear, 50, has always publicly praised his son at every opportunity to his fan base.
The proud dad last year said: “Well done you @jesse_grylls – another winning exhibition – this time at @alvestonfineart – you’re always following your heart, and blazing a way with your talent.”
Bear married his wife Shara Cannings Knight in 2000 and the pair have two other sons – Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
In 2009, Shara wrote a book called Marriage Matters, which is described as a “sparkling collection of wise and witty saying on marriage.”
The book is a compilation of the quotes the couple received when they married.
Earlier this year The Sun revealed how Bear and Holly Willoughby had teamed up for a brand new Netflix adventure series called Bear Island.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
