“She’s not getting a free ride” – Ryan Thomas fiercely defends 16-year-old daughter Scarlett as rising star battles 'nepo baby' backlash amid £2million payday buzz and viral TikTok fame - suong
Ryan Thomas has insisted that his 'nepo baby' daughter Scarlett is 'not getting a free ride' after she was tipped for a £2million payday.
The actor, 40, shares his daughter with Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien, 41, but her celebrity connections don’t end there - she also counts Love Island's Scott Thomas and Emmerdale's Adam Thomas among her famous relatives.
Scarlett is making waves not only in her role on BBC's Waterloo Road but on social media too.
Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Adam said: 'Everyone thinks she gets a lift up from family, getting on Waterloo Road.
'But she worked damn hard to get that job, and people need to recognise that she’s a talented girl – she’s up against other people and she’s not getting a free ride.'
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Ryan Thomas has insisted that his 'nepo baby' daughter Scarlett is 'not getting a free ride' after she was tipped for a £2million payday
The actor, 40, shares his daughter with Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien, 41, but her celebrity connections don’t end there - as his brothers are also actors
He added: 'She has to go through the same process as everyone else – it was between her and somebody else. It wasn’t like, "This is a Thomas, she’s going to get this job"'.
At the age of 14, the budding actress was quickly snapped up for her first major role on screen, winning the part of Izzie Charles in the BBC drama Waterloo Road.
During her stint on the series, Scarlett starred alongside her uncle, former Emmerdale star Adam.
He played her on-screen father, Donte, while his son Teddy, 9, who he shares with his wife Caroline Thomas, played his on-screen son.
Scarlett recently clapped back at 'nepo baby' claims in a video posted on social media.
Taking to TikTok, Scarlett shared a carefree video of herself in the passenger seat of a convertible as she lip-synced to the 1977 hit Easy by Commodores.
In the clip, she donned oversized sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and a brown off-the-shoulder jumper.
Alongside the short video, Scarlett addressed a frequent comment from online trolls: 'You only got these opportunities because of your family.'
Scarlett is making waves not only in her role on BBC's Waterloo Road but on social media too
Speaking in an interview with The Sun , Adam said: 'Everyone thinks she gets a lift up from family, getting on Waterloo Road. 'But she worked damn hard to get that job' (pictured with his brothers Adam and Scott)
Scarlett recently clapped back at ' nepo baby ' claims in a video posted on social media
But the young soap star was quick to hit back at critics who question or undermine her achievements.
Scarlett wrote on top of the clip: 'God forbid a girl takes the chances she gets.'
It comes after it was reported that the teen is set for a £2million payday as she's tipped to become a huge star.
While former couple Tina and Ryan have made a name for themselves on the small screen, it appears they may well be outshone by their rising star daughter as she forges a flourishing career.
The Sun reports that while Ryan and Tina have had tensions in the past, they've come together in strong support of their daughter, with a source noting the family have 'huge plans' for Scarlett (as well as her cousin Teddy) and 'spend hours' deliberating the best steps for their career.
With Scarlett making waves not only in her role on BBC's Waterloo Road but on social media too, industry experts told the publication that she could make 'at least £2million before she’s even 18.'
Taking to TikTok , Scarlett shared a carefree video of herself in the passenger seat of a convertible as she lip-synced to the 1977 hit Easy by Commodores
The young soap star was quick to hit back at critics who question or undermine her achievements
Coronation Street legend Tina and Scott both pictured in 2007
And it's not just on screens that she's popular, with the youngster's recent TikTok bagging nearly three million views, according to The Sun.
She has amassed over 165k followers on the site, with a further 138k fans over on Instagram - with both accounts launched when she turned 16 in October.
As well as her own, she regularly appears on her parents' social medias, with the Thomas family also having their own account.
This includes her famous uncles, actor Adam and Love Island star Scott, as well as Ryan's former TOWIE star fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh.
PR expert Lynn Carratt told the publication: 'It's clear they're a close-knit family who understand how to use social media effectively to build their careers. They capitalise on TikTok trends, and each member is talented in their own right.'
She added that from a PR perspective, the family's TikTok videos are an 'excellent platform' for displaying their talent to a 'huge audience'.
She went on: 'Teddy is clearly talented, and it seems the children in the family will follow in their fathers’ footsteps. Scarlett often appears in videos with her dad and uncles, showcasing her singing and acting skills. With both parents in TV, their talent has clearly rubbed off on Scarlett. She comes across as a confident and likeable girl who is close to her family.
It comes after it was reported that Scarlett is reportedly set for a £2million payday as she's tipped to become a huge star
Lynn added: 'The Thomas family videos are strategically leveraging each other's personalities and showcasing their talents to millions daily.
'This approach is garnering them even more attention than traditional TV appearances and is creating numerous career opportunities for the entire family.
'I believe Scarlett and her younger cousin Teddy are poised for fabulous opportunities in the entertainment industry, and I can see Scarlett potentially joining a girl band as she gets older.'
MailOnline have contacted Scarlett's representatives for comment.
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