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Nepo baby, 21, towers over his movie star father who famously left his mom for his co-star… can you guess who?

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Actor Billy Crudup, known for The Morning Show, took a leisurely stroll around New York City with his significantly taller son, William Atticus Parker, on a sunny Wednesday afternoon.

In a noticeable difference, the 21-year-old, often referred to as a “nepo baby” (short for nepotism baby), seemed significantly towering over the 5ft9in Emmy award recipient, who recently turned 57 years old.

As per IMDb listings, it’s been announced that William has chosen Billy for an enigmatic part in his next directorial project, “The Auction.” Joining him will be Mary-Louise Parker (his onscreen mother), Audra McDonald, Richard Kind, and Raúl Castillo.

Parker crafted and directed the unconventional independent science fiction horror extravaganza, loosely based on Agatha Christie’s 1939 mystery novel “And Then There Were None,” centering around a corporate auction firm.

In a natural and easy-to-read manner, The founder of River Styx Productions, who is also an Emmy winner at 60 years old, brought his 18-year-old adopted sister Ash Parker, from Ethiopia since 2007, on board to create an original song for The Auction.

Back in November 2003, as I was seven months along with baby William, my partner, Crudup, found himself entangled in a romantic whirlwind with his Stage Beauty co-star, the radiant Claire Danes. You may remember this heartbreaking tale, as it unfolded just months before our parting ways.

In her 2015 memoir “Dear Mr. You”, Parker penned a subtly disguised chapter reminiscent of an incident where she was ejected from a taxi following a disagreement with the disgruntled driver who stated: ‘I can no longer accommodate you.’

‘Nobody seems to care. Notice me. At this point, my life is harder than yours. I’m all by myself. Observe, you can see? I’m pregnant and alone. It’s painful just to breathe.’

I’m doing my best to cope, but I spend every night and day alone, and no one or nothing seems able to alleviate my struggle. I apologize for my outburst earlier. The simple act of putting on shoes feels impossible now. Could you just look at me, please? I know I am far from perfect, and I’ve been told as much, but could you see the effort I am making?

Mary-Louise reflected on their seven-year relationship and realized that each experience, no matter how challenging, was a significant part of her life’s greater narrative – a tale largely stunning in its beauty.

In 2009, Parker openly spoke about the controversy in More Magazine, stating, “I’ve chosen not to comment on this matter because it wouldn’t be fair to my son. The depth of a parent’s love for their child should surpass any other emotions felt towards another individual.

On the 7th of April, Billy and Claire had a heartwarming reunion at Cipriani South Street, located in Lower Manhattan. This special moment took place during the NYU Tisch Gala, an event that managed to gather over $1.7 million in funds to help student requirements.

In 2015, during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Winona Ryder acknowledged that at the age of 24, she was deeply infatuated with him and felt compelled to investigate those feelings. She wasn’t entirely sure about the repercussions at the time.

The reaction was quite intimidating, and it proved to be challenging for me. I was unsure of how to avoid repeating the same mistake. But don’t worry, I navigated through it. We’ve maintained our friendship despite that – we’re still on friendly terms.

Since 2009, the former Homeland star has been wedded to her co-star from Stardust, Hugh Dancy, while Crudup, a former Homeland actor, has been married to his Gypsy co-star Naomi Watts since 2023.

Beginning July 18, viewers will be able to stream William’s independently produced second movie as a director, titled Atrabilious, via Amazon Prime Video.

This $20,000-budget modern film noir, completed in 2022, features a stellar cast consisting of Leon Addison Brown, Jeffrey Wright, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Lewis Black, and Mark Boone Junior.

‘I’m so proud of the film,’ Parker gushed on September 24.

The team behind the project truly outdid themselves, completing it in just eleven days. I am eternally grateful for their efforts. With absolute confidence, I can announce that ‘Atrabilious’ is set to arrive shortly.

As an enthusiastic actor devoted to my craft, I am thrilled to announce that I will be stepping into an enigmatic character for the upcoming teen romance “Their Town,” directed by Katie Aselton. Joining me in this exciting project are talented artists such as Daveed Diggs, Alia Shawkat (Ora Duplass), and Chosen Jacobs. The anticipation is building!

Previously, William has starred in five productions directed by Mary-Louise: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024), Colin in Black & White (2021), Mr. Mercedes (aired from 2017 to 19), Compliance (2018), and Christmas in Conway (2013).

In the year 2022, Parker recruited his well-known godmother Susan Sarandon to take on a leading role for his first directorial project, Forty Winks, which had a budget of $5,000.

The Brooklynite’s middle name was inspired by the To Kill a Mockingbird character Atticus Finch.

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2025-07-10 17:03

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