The 23-year-old ‘Meet Me At Our Spot’ singer also expressed feeling a sense of ‘insecurity’ when being asked questions regarding her career.
She says being labelled a ‘nepo baby’ inspires her to work even harder.
While talking with Allure, Willow said “I truly believe that my spirit is a strong spirit and that, even if my parents weren’t who they were, I would still be a weirdo and a crazy thinker.”
She continued to admit that she gets ‘a little bit’ insecure at times as people think she’s only famous because of her parents.
“I definitely think that a little bit of insecurity has driven me harder because people do think that the only reason I’m successful is because of my parents,” she told the outlet.
She added: “That has driven me to work really hard to try to prove them wrong. But nowadays, I don’t need to prove s*** to anybody.”
“There have been some experiences where I went into a place that I have worked in the past and my picture could even be up on the wall, and they treat me like: ‘This is a little bit out of your price range’ or ‘You don’t really belong here,'” she added.
She continued: “Being Black in America, even with privilege, which I’m never going to deny that I have, you’re still Black. And I love being Black.”
“People would look at me and [say]: ‘Okay, well, her parents are this and this and that, but she still is like me. She still has brown skin.'”
“And we all know that that doesn’t exempt you from anything, and that’s a place of connection.”
Willow went on to speak about the freedom her mother gave her, such as when she allowed her to shave her head when she was 12: “My mother allowed me to do that because she strongly believed that being able to express myself in that way was very important.”
“And I completely agree with her because it helped me figure out who I am.”
Nepotism and the ‘nepo baby’ label has become more prominent these recent years, with some celebs embracing their nepotism while others shut down that their success has anything to do with their parents.
The return of Detective Axel Foley to the mean streets of Beverly Hills is getting closer, and it seems things are about to get explosive.
According to an official listing by the Classification and Rating Administration, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F has officially received an R-rating for “language throughout, violence and brief drug use”.
This news comes as no surprise to fans of the original trilogy. The first three films, released between 1984 and 1994, all held R-ratings for their action sequences and foul-mouthed humour.
Eddie Murphy‘s iconic portrayal of Axel Foley was known for being brash and unapologetic, and that likely translates into the new film.
The R-rating might also suggest a return to the high-octane action that made the original Beverly Hills Cop such a hit.
The first film balanced humour with thrilling shootouts and car chases, and fans hoping for a similar experience in Beverly Hills Cop 4 can likely breathe a sigh of relief.
Regardless, the R-rating is a clear indication that the movie isn’t aiming to be a family-friendly reboot.
Reprising their roles are Eddie Murphy as the irrepressible Axel Foley, Judge Reinhold as Billy Rosewood, John Ashton as Sergeant John Taggart, Paul Reiser Jeffrey Friedman, and Bronson Pinchot as Serge.
Joining the returning cast are some intriguing newcomers. Joseph Gordon-Levitt steps in as Detective Bobby Abbott, likely to be Axel’s new partner.
Taylour Paige takes on the role of Jane Saunders, Axel’s estranged daughter who appears to be following in her father’s footsteps as a lawyer.
Director Mark Molloy has previously hinted at wanting to recapture the spirit of the originals, and this rating suggests he’s staying true to his word.
Whether the R-rating translates into a successful return for Axel Foley remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: Beverly Hills Cop 4 is gearing up to be a wild ride.
