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“The Epitome Of A Nepo Baby”: Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Sparks Backlash For Her Big Modeling Gig
“The Epitome Of A Nepo Baby”: Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Sparks Backlash For Her Big Modeling Gig
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“The Epitome Of A Nepo Baby”: Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Sparks Backlash For Her Big Modeling Gig

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Netizens were left rolling their eyes as Sunday Rose, daughter of Nicole Kidman, continued to dabble in the modeling world.

The 16-year-old “nepo baby” appeared to be following in the footsteps of her famous mother, building a life for herself in front of the camera.

But social media users have been cringing at her recent photographs for a Miu Miu campaign.

Highlights
  • Nicole Kidman‘s daughter Sunday Rose faced backlash for her new appearance in a Miu Miu campaign.
  • The 16-year-old “nepo baby” was pictured in a video ad alongside Chinese actress Liu Haocun.
  • “She wouldn’t be there if they weren’t her parents,” said one critic.
  • Nicole Kidman said she was “incredibly proud and supportive” after the teenager made her runway debut last October.
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    Nicole Kidman‘s daughter, Sunday Rose, faced criticism for her new appearance in a Miu Miu campaign

    Sunday Rose poses with Nicole Kidman at a fashion event, wearing an elegant outfit amidst disco lights.

    Image credits: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

    The Italian luxury fashion house featured Sunday Rose in a new ad campaign just months after she made her runway debut last October.

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    In the recent campaign, the teenager was pictured wearing one of the looks she wore for her debut catwalk during the fashion brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 Paris Fashion Week in October.

    Wearing Miu Miu’s beige trench coat, a bright red zip-up sweater, and a white knee-length skirt, Sunday Rose was captured sitting on a chair holding a large purse with her feet far apart.

    Sunday Rose gazing in mirror, wearing a white dress, in a softly lit room, embodying confidence and elegance.

    Image credits: Miu Miu

    The daughter of country singer Keith Urban was also featured in the fashion brand’s video campaign alongside Chinese actress Liu Haocun.

    Several netizens were unhappy to see Sunday Rose in the campaign, with one saying: “Yep, another rich kid getting what she clearly does not deserve.”

    “She wouldn’t be there if they weren’t her parents,” said one critic, while another asked, “What is it with the daughters of famous parents always becoming “models?”

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    “You didnt get there from hard work, you got there because mummy or daddy helped you,” said another.

    The ad for the fashion house came months after the teenager made her runway debut

    Sunday Rose in a white dress on the runway, showcasing the latest fashion trend.

    Image credits: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images

    When Sunday Rose made her runway debut last October, she said in a behind-the-scenes interview with Vogue that she had been wanting to get into modeling for so long.

    “So when the offer came through, it was really exciting,” she told the outlet. “And now the day’s finally here.”

    Following the show, the youngster received immense backlash for her stern-faced walk in a delicate, sleeveless white dress.

    Sunday Rose walking runway in a white dress, embodying nepo baby success in the fashion industry.

    Image credits: Miu Miu

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    “I can hear the heels slapping the floor,” one commented at the time.

    Others suggested she give up on modeling and explore another career.

    “Oh please, why be a model so many other things to do,” one said.

    “Try painting or acting instead,” read another piece of advice. “This is not for her.”

    “Oh please, why be a model so many other things to do,” one critic said online

    Sunday Rose in white dress and black heels sitting, backstage at a fashion show.

    Image credits: miumiu

    While netizens may not be pleased with Sunday Rose dipping her feet into modeling, her parents, Kidman and Urban, expressed pride in their teenage daughter’s new ventures.

    “[I’m] Incredibly proud and supportive,” the Big Little Lies star told E! News in October when her daughter was fresh off the runway.

    “Just there for her. Just being a mom,” she added.

    The Hollywood star—who also shares daughter Faith Margaret, 13, with the singer and daughter Bella, 31, and son Connor, 29, with ex, Tom Cruise—gave some special advice to Sunday Rose before she set foot on the runway.

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    “I was just like, ‘You got this baby,’” the Australian-American star told the outlet. “I’m trying to give her her own space, you know? [Not be] overbearing or dominant in any way.”

    Nicole Kidman said she was “incredibly proud and supportive” of her daughter’s modeling debut

    Sunday Rose holding small mic while being interviewed.

    Image credits: voguemagazine

    The Eyes Wide Shut star previously admitted she wasn’t initially happy about her daughter pursuing modeling.

    It was “all driven” by Sunday Rose, she said of the teenager’s entry into the industry.

    Kidman also said it worked in her daughter’s favor to have Miu Miu’s founder, Miuccia Prada, rooting for her.

    “Miuccia just loved her and was like, ‘No, I want her,’” the veteran actress told The Hollywood Reporter, “And Miuccia is so powerful as a woman. So that was a good match.”

     

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    As Kidman herself had worked with the designer since she was 23, she believed her daughter would be in good hands while working with Miu Miu.

    Husband Urban also called himself a “very proud” father for her older daughter’s runway stint.

    “Hopefully we can just help her keep balance with everything through all of that,” he told People last October.

    Image credits: Miu Miu

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    The country crooner didn’t hesitate to express caution and said it was difficult for the parents to see their children growing up in the spotlight at a young age.

    “Hopefully she’ll benefit by having two parents that know about a certain amount of celebrity,” he added.

    The Grammy winner went on to brand parenting, regardless of fame, as a “challenge” that is all about trying to keep the balance.

    “It’s all a process, but I think balance is key,” he added. “Keeping her firmly with schoolwork and structure and everything balanced in its place is key.”

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    Bean Driller
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to be the one to say it, but she is not attractive. She's not ugly, but she certainly does not look like she should be modeling. So over the nepo baby BS

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m shocked at how many people think models need to be pretty. They’re hired for their *bodies* to make the clothes look good. Sure, they don’t hire trolls, but the face is secondary. Besides, makeup can improve people a LOT. This is why models are called “clothes hangers”: Because they need to show off the clothes, not their faces. (Now as for print ads? Where they model makeup or hair or something? That’s entirely different. They need to be pretty and have good skin, or at least skin that can be improved with makeup and airbrushing. But clothing models? What their faces look like isn’t a priority.)

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    Mari
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She even has no symetrical face. Sometimes models are not always "beautiful" but they have a symetrical face and are photogenic. This girl is not made to be a model.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #HelloNepo - Good job, taking a job away from someone who needs it.

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah! She should stay at home watching Netflix and playing video games! Let other people have the jobs! Who cares about her interests and goals, anyway?

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    Bean Driller
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to be the one to say it, but she is not attractive. She's not ugly, but she certainly does not look like she should be modeling. So over the nepo baby BS

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m shocked at how many people think models need to be pretty. They’re hired for their *bodies* to make the clothes look good. Sure, they don’t hire trolls, but the face is secondary. Besides, makeup can improve people a LOT. This is why models are called “clothes hangers”: Because they need to show off the clothes, not their faces. (Now as for print ads? Where they model makeup or hair or something? That’s entirely different. They need to be pretty and have good skin, or at least skin that can be improved with makeup and airbrushing. But clothing models? What their faces look like isn’t a priority.)

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    Mari
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She even has no symetrical face. Sometimes models are not always "beautiful" but they have a symetrical face and are photogenic. This girl is not made to be a model.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #HelloNepo - Good job, taking a job away from someone who needs it.

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah! She should stay at home watching Netflix and playing video games! Let other people have the jobs! Who cares about her interests and goals, anyway?

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