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Actress Kate Beckinsale is raising concerns about the well-being of children, particularly those in the public eye. She believes society is failing to adequately protect them.
Beckinsale expressed her worries about the intense focus on celebrity children, and how media coverage can negatively impact their lives.
She stated that both the United States and the United Kingdom possess the means to better safeguard children, but aren’t doing enough.
Beckinsale also voiced concerns about broader societal issues affecting young people, like bullying and child suicide. She suggests that the constant scrutiny faced by celebrity children highlights a larger problem of how we treat our most vulnerable.
She emphasizes that protecting children should be a top priority.
Beckinsale specifically addressed the term “nepo babies,” She sees this focus as creating unnecessary hostility towards children born into famous families. She argues that they shouldn’t be subjected to hate for circumstances beyond their control.
