Zooey Deschanel has opened up about the influence her family had on her acting career. The New Girl actress has been dubbed a “nepo baby” due to her father’s work as a cinematographer on big budget films. Caleb’s film credits include The Lion King, The Passion of Christ, The Godfather, and Titanic, and he has received six Oscar nominations throughout his career. Her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel, is also an actor, most notably known for her work in Twin Peaks and The Right Stuff. Zooey’s sister, Emily, is also an actress who has starred in TV shows like Bones and Spider-Man 2.
Despite having parents in the industry, Zooey dispelled the notion that their connections helped her much while establishing herself as an actress. In a recent interview with The School of Greatness podcast, she said, “No one’s getting jobs because their dad’s a DP. It’s definitely not nepotism.” However, she did highlight the positive influence they had on her in a creative sense. “I can’t possibly emphasise enough how much creative help I had from my family unit,” she explained. “My dad is a great creative mind and such a talented person. My mum is a great actor and is so nurturing.”
Zooey elaborated further on the help her family provided, from her mum coaching her for auditions to her dad reading lines and giving her direction. Having a sister who is also an actor created a sense of community for her, something that was invaluable. “It just makes you automatically have a community, and how much our communities help us – whether it’s our families or our found communities,” she said.
Zooey’s latest project, the animated film Trolls World Tour, was released on April 10th, 2020. She voiced the enthusiastic and optimistic character of Bridget in the film
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