A NEPO baby, 21, is seemingly following in her famous mum’s footsteps as a model.
Evie is 21 years of age and was born in 2004 to a very famous noughties star mum.
Her mum shot to fame as a Page 3 model[/caption]
Following in her model mum’s footsteps, Evie often shares glamorous snaps on social media.
However, her most recent offering on Instagram was a snap of her posing with her famous mother.
Wishing her mum a happy birthday, Evie shared a string of photos and wrote a touching caption.
“Happy birthday to the best mum ever,” Evie penned alongside a recent selfie of the pair on holiday, as well as some throwback photos from when she was a tot.
The famous mum – who shot to fame as a Page 3 model – commented on the post and said: “Thank you all, for such lovely messages, I’m feeling the love, and sending it back out to you all.”
At 53, the famous noughties star is known for having switched career from Page 3 star to TV presenter.
Known for having hosted the likes of Eurotrash, Fort Boyard, and To Buy Or Not To Buy, this famous lady has also popped up as a celebrity star on several reality shows.
Appearing in Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing On Ice and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, surely you’ve guessed who the famous mum is?
That’s it! It’s Melinda Messenger.
Melinda Messenger recently celebrated her 53rd birthday[/caption]
Her daughter Evie shared a sweet throwback snap to commemorate her mum’s birthday[/caption]
Melinda was a famous Page 3 model in the 90s[/caption]
Melinda U-turned from modelling to TV presenting[/caption]
Known for being at the helm of the Health Lottery, Melinda then went on to quit regular television work.
After quitting regular TV work, Melinda undertook training in psychotherapy and has practised since 2015.
The stunning blonde beauty married Wayne Roberts in Bali in 1998 before welcoming three children.
Melinda and Wayne are parents to aforementioned Evie, as well as Flynn and Morgan.
The couple sadly divorced in 2012.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
Melinda then moved on with Dr. Raj Joshi, whom she got engaged to after meeting on the Channel 4 show, Celebrity SAS, while filming the show in Vietnam.
But sadly, the couple split just six months after the pair got engaged in New Zealand.
At the time of the news of Melinda and Raj’s split breaking, The Sun revealed that a source had shared details on their break up.
A source told us that the pair “fell fast” and had an “amazing” year travelling around the world together but ultimately decided to part ways.
“Melinda is gutted because she thought he was the one after they bonded over such an amazing experience,” the source added.
They concluded: “The wedding is off. They are no longer in touch.”
Explaining how they fell in love, Melinda previously told The Sun: “So when I came out, I was crying, sweat, blood tears, and wee, I am not kidding you, in this old sports bra and cycling shorts covered in bruises and yeah, foot rot.
“The producer was like, ‘Do you want to see the doctor? You may as well. Just pop in and just have a quick chat.’
“We just carried on chatting after that and that was it!
“So the show changed my life in more ways than one, and I’m truly thankful for that.”
Melinda appeared on Celebrity SAS in 2023[/caption]
The stunning former Page 3 model has remained in the public eye[/caption]
She can often be seen posing at events[/caption]
