Scarlett Thomas, the 17-year-old daughter of actor Ryan Thomas and former Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien, has spoken out against accusations that she is a 'nepo baby' benefiting from her parents' fame. The teenager, who has appeared in Waterloo Road and signed a record deal, addressed the criticism during an appearance on the Private Story podcast.
Scarlett said she does not fully understand the term, but acknowledged seeing comments on TikTok. She expressed gratitude for the opportunities her family has given her, but insisted they have not simply placed her in positions. 'They've not put me in places, they've just taught me,' she said, adding that her parents have passed down their knowledge and experience.
Regarding the negativity, Scarlett attributed much of it to jealousy. 'They want something that you have that they can't have,' she said. She also noted that people have watched her grow up and may not realise how old she is now, which could explain some of the criticism.
Her father Ryan previously praised her success on his family podcast, revealing that she had signed with a record label and would be flying to Nashville to record with producer Julian Bunetta. He described the opportunity as 'crazy' and expressed pride in his daughter's achievements.
