Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Ella Beatty: The Nepo Baby Treading Her Own Path with a Hugh Jackman Connection

She is the youngest child of two legendary movie stars - and has recently begun to follow in their footsteps. Can you guess the nepo baby?

SNEAK PEEK INTO THE LIVES OF HOLLYWOOD'S YOUNGEST AND MOST TALENTED

In a world where nepotism is a dirty word, Ella Beatty, 25, is breaking all the rules and redefining what it means to be born into Hollywood royalty. As the youngest child of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, she's got the looks, talent, and credentials to prove that she's more than just a pretty face.

Growing up with parents who are legends in their own right, Ella's been surrounded by the glamour and glitz of Tinseltown her entire life. But it wasn't until she graduated from Juilliard three years early in 2022 that she began to make waves in the industry. With experience working alongside A-list celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Demi Moore, and Rose Byrne under her belt, this budding actress is quickly making a name for herself.

It's Ella Beatty, 25 - the youngest daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening; the trio seen above in 2016 in Hollywood

But don't let her fame gene fool you - Ella's got the talent and hard work to back it up. She made her Broadway debut in Appropriate last year, taking over Elle Fanning's role when she left to film A Complete Unknown. And just last weekend, she wowed audiences at the 78th Annual Tony Awards with a glamorous appearance that stole the spotlight.

THE PERFECT BLEND OF GENES

Ella's parents may have been Hollywood icons in their heyday, but it's clear that their daughter is forging her own path. "I hope some of my parents' extraordinary virtues have rubbed off on me," she told The Bare Magazine earlier this year. "I'd be very lucky!" She credits them with teaching her the importance of respect and empathy towards others - qualities that are as essential to an actor's craft as any script or directorial vision.

The budding star made a glamorous appearance at the star-studded 78th Annual Tony Awards over the weekend on Sunday in NYC

And speaking of vision, Ella's got a keen eye for drama. Her recent screen debut in Ryan Murphy's FX anthology series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (2024) earned her rave reviews for her portrayal of Truman Capote's surrogate daughter Kerry O'Shea. With an A-list cast that includes Naomi Watts, Demi Moore, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Molly Ringwald, and Tom Hollander, Ella held her own amidst some serious star power.

But don't even get her started on working with Hugh Jackman in the play Sexual Misconduct Of The Middle Classes. "There is nobody less movie starry in the world than Hugh Jackman," she gushed to Interview Magazine this month. "He's the most generous, loving, open, kind, hardworking person." And when asked about being intimidated by his presence, Ella confessed that it was her co-star Sarah Paulson who put her at ease. "First of all, I had no idea who your parents were," Paulson said with a wink. "My interest in you, my estimation of you as a performer, had nothing to do with that."

A STAR IN THE MAKING

She wore a pair of black, loose-fitting trousers as well as a black, halter-styled knit top with sheer fabric on the bottom

With awards shows like the Tonys on her radar, Ella's clearly got her sights set on bigger and better things. And with parents who are still working their magic behind the scenes (Warren Beatty has 14 Academy Award nominations under his belt, remember?), it's hard not to wonder if nepotism will ever be just a dirty word in Hollywood again.

But for now, let's just say that Ella Beatty is making her own mark on Tinseltown - one glamorous appearance at a time. Whether she'll follow in her parents' footsteps or forge her own path remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: this young actress is on the rise and isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

In related news, here are some of the winners from the 78th Annual Tony Awards:

Her long locks were parted to the side, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in elegant waves

Tony Winners

  • Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER
  • Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector - WINNER
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Cole Escola — Oh, Mary! - WINNER
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jak Malone — Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - WINNER
  • Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary! - WINNER
  • Best Book of a Musical: Will Aronson and Hue Park — Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER

Other Notable Winners

While posing for a brief photo session on the red carpet, Ella crossed paths with fellow actress Sarah Paulson - and the pair also took memorable snaps together

  • Best Scenic Design of a Play: Miriam Buether and 59 — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER
  • Best Costume Design of a Play: Marg Horwell — The Picture of Dorian Gray - WINNER
  • Best Lighting Design of a Play: Jon Clark — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER
  • Best Sound Design of a Play: Paul Arditti — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER

Stay tuned for more updates on Ella Beatty and the latest from Tinseltown!

Beatty and Paulson recently worked together on the play Appropriate last year when Ella replaced Elle Fanning's role when she left the production to film A Complete Unknown

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Beatty also portrayed the character of Regina Engstrand in Henrik Ibsen's Off-Broadway play Ghosts in New York City at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

'There is nobody less movie starry in the world than Hugh Jackman. He's the most generous, loving, open, kind, hardworking person,' Ella said

When Beatty took over Elle Fanning's part in the play Appropriate - Paulson revealed that she did not know who Ella's parents were; Bening and Beatty seen in 1992 in Hollywood

The actor also took on roles in other critically-acclaimed films including the 1967 movie Bonnie And Clyde (seen above), Heaven Can Wait (1978) and Bugsy (1991)