First, I want to start off by defining what being an industry plant really means. Some of you must be going "what's an industry plant?".
It's definitely a new concept although I had been using it far earlier than before people even had an idea about it. Unless you come from a privileged background or don't really think much about the media you consume or both it might not have been something you really thought about. Yet, the reality is it's an issue that has plagued the Entertainment industry for as long as the industry has existed.
The whole concept of industry plants has its roots in nepotism. I am sure that is a term some of you might know. Or nepo baby. Essentially, privileged kids or people. Nepotism is the concept of coming from family wealth and invariably from connections. Family wealth and connections often having a link.
The concept of nepotism and the nepo baby has grown a lot during the last few years as some have developed critical thinking skills, finally, and have come to realize that many wealthy and famous people are products of this system. Hollywood has had its share of controversy as more and more stars are discovered to come from wealthy family backgrounds. An example: Nicola Peltz while I love her acting and I am a fan I think she is definitely such an example. She essentially came from nowhere and started to land roles left and right in Hollywood.
