The ‘Next Gen NYC’ Cast Is Full of Nepo Babies, So Let’s Meet Their Famous Parents
No, they’re not all children of Real Housewives (though most are).
Good news: Next Gen NYC is back for season 2 for more mess with your fave East Coast nepo babies. And just like Calabasas Confidential, you better believe the cast is chock-full of kids with famous parents (especially now that Brooke Shields’s daughter has joined the cast!). While some of the cast’s moms and dads are more influential than famous (please see: Hudson McLeroy’s dad, who’s the founder of Zaxby’s and reportedly worth $1 billion), there are still plenty of celeb offspring among the group, including four (!!) children of Real Housewives alums.
Ready to meet all the Next Gen NYC nepo babies? Get to know their famous (or infamous…) parents, ahead.
Ariana Biermann
Famous parents: Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann
Ariana is the daughter of The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and former NFL linebacker Kroy Biermann, who split in 2023. During season 1 of Next Gen NYC, Ariana accused Kim and Kroy of stealing the money she’d earned as a teen influencer, but she’s since revealed that she and her mom have repaired their relationship.
Ava Dash
Famous parents: Rachel Roy and Damon Dash
Rather than a Real Housewife, Ava’s mom is fashion designer Rachel Roy, while her dad is Damon “Dame” Dash, who cofounded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke. The two divorced back in 2009, and from the sound of it, things did not end well.
Brooks Marks
Famous parents: Meredith Marks and Seth Marks
If Brooks’s mom looks familiar to you, that’s because Meredith Marks is a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City OG cast member who stars on the show alongside her husband, entrepreneur and executive Seth Marks.
Gia Giudice
Famous parents: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice
Another Real Housewives baby, Gia Giudice is the daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey alums Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice (the latter of whom is now best known for his federal fraud conviction and subsequent deportation to Italy).
Riley Burruss
Famous parents: Russell Spencer and Kandi Burruss
Riley’s parents are The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and music executive Russell “Block” Spencer—though she was primarily raised by her stepdad, Todd Tucker, who’s been married to Kandi since 2014. And for the record: While Riley and Ariana are close friends, their moms Kandi and Kim are still very much feuding.
Rowan Henchy
Famous parents: Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy
Best known as the daughter of actor Brooke Shields and writer, director, and producer Chris Henchy (who’ve been married since 2001), Rowan is a new addition for season 2, so it will be interesting to see how her dynamic with her parents plays out on the show.
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