In a recent podcast interview with The Daily Beast, actor Jack Quaid, best known for his role in Amazon’s “The Boys” series, has acknowledged the label of being a “nepo baby.” Quaid, the son of film stars Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, expressed his agreement with the term, saying, “I am an immensely privileged person.” Despite this privilege, Quaid emphasized that he has worked hard to prove himself and deserve the opportunities that come his way.
Quaid’s father, Dennis Quaid, has previously mentioned that his son wanted to establish himself in the industry without relying on his parents’ connections. Speaking on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Dennis Quaid shared how Jack declined agency representation from him and went on to secure his own agent, leading to his first movie role in “Hunger Games.”
Reflecting on the “nepo baby” discourse, Jack’s mother, Meg Ryan, praised her son’s talent and work ethic in an interview with Glamour magazine, dismissing the notion as dismissive of his abilities. When asked about potentially venturing into romantic comedies like his mother, Jack acknowledged his mom’s legacy in the genre but expressed a desire to find his own path and differentiate himself from her iconic roles.
