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Michael Douglas Weighs In on the 'Nepo Baby' Debate

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on The Asia Desk
Published 2:30 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Michael Douglas Weighs In on ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate, Says the Title ‘Really Pisses Me Off’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:30 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
Topics: HBO Max, Skydance, Paramount.

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VarietyMichael Douglas Weighs In on ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate, Says the Title ‘Really Pisses Me Off’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports Michael Douglas says the nepo baby label, quote, really pisses me off. He said it on the SmartLess podcast. Kenji, thoughts?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I've never seen a single movie, but I respect a man with strong feelings about his own family tree.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMine is mostly a gaming chair.

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