Maude Apatow has responded to claims that her career success is due to her famous parents, saying the 'nepotism baby' label only makes her 'work harder' to prove herself. The 24-year-old Euphoria star is the daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann.
Speaking after being named Harper's Bazaar's Breakthrough act at their annual awards, Apatow acknowledged she has been 'lucky' to have opportunities with her family but insisted she is determined to step out of their shadow. 'It only makes me want to work harder to show that I am worthy,' she said.
The actress also revealed she has turned to writing, inspired by her father, to gain more control over her career. 'Writing makes me really happy... it makes me feel much more fulfilled knowing I can control my own destiny a little bit,' she explained.
Apatow, who plays Lexi Howard in the hit HBO series, also discussed the negative side of fame, saying she tries to stay off social media because 'the internet can be vicious'. She noted that public opinion can shift quickly, advising against riding the wave of approval.
