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Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby, 22, stuns in a semi-sheer white dress as she storms the catwalk during Copenhagen Fashion Week - but can YOU guess who her famous parent is?
A nepo baby turned heads as she stormed the catwalk during Copenhagen Fashion Week on Thursday. The model, 22, appeared at a show celebrating Danish label Cecilie Bahnsen's 10th anniversary and wowed the FROW as she graced the runway in a semi-sheer, floral-embroidered white dress. The chic ensemble featured delicate bow-tie spaghetti straps, intricate floral detailing, and a floaty silhouette. Adding an edge to the feminine look, she completed the outfit with chunky white-and-grey trainers. The budding model kept a stone-faced expression as she strutted down the runway, taking centre stage as one of the key faces in the show. But can you guess who the nepo baby and her famous parents are? That's right! It's Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, the daughter of fashion icon Björk, 59, and American film director Matthew Barney, 58. Björk is known for her groundbreaking music and unforgettable red carpet looks, including the now-iconic swan dress she wore to the 2001 Oscars, complete with a tulle tutu and a swan's neck draped around her shoulders. Matthew, meanwhile, is a critically acclaimed contemporary artist, best known for his five-part experimental film series The Cremaster Cycle. The pair were in a relationship from 2002 until their split in 2013. But despite her famous lineage, Ísadóra has pushed back against claims that nepotism has paved her way. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald in July, she said: 'I have the benefit of their direct support as experienced veterans in their fields, which I am so, so lucky to have, 'They're the first people I come to, if I have an idea for a script or a project. They have so much guidance to offer. 'But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism.' It comes after Ísadóra landed her first leading role in a major feature film. The London-born star is set to headline new drama The Mountain, playing Anna - a teenage musician struggling to hold her life together following her mother's sudden death, while navigating grief, early pregnancy, and a strained relationship with her father. It marks her first time in a lead role, and she also contributed original music to the film's soundtrack. The role came to her by chance, after a former crew member she'd worked with on a TV series remembered she had acted before. 'I went over for coffee and we did some scenes and I brought some demos for music and we just flew from there,' she said. 'It felt like a dream, really. It kind of came out of nowhere - it was wild.' She played a small role - a singing Viking slave - in the 2022 film, The Northman, which starred her mother Bjork, Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy. But Isadora says her new role gave her the space to develop her skills as a performer. 'I definitely felt on set, 'wow, this is really forming me as a collaborator',' she said. 'The first few weeks I was maybe a little shy, kind of nodding my head and saying, 'sure, I'll stand here and say that'. Eventually, I started to take up more space.' Isadora said she was drawn to the role because of how emotionally complex the character was. 'I think Anna's teetering carefully on multiple precipices,' she explained. 'Journeys of grief, of adulthood, of both motherhood and losing a mother, of being a daughter in this new way, of being an artist. It's a lot of big firsts being opened up to her.' And while she admits she's benefited from having two parents with decades of creative experience - calling them her 'first people to come to' with new ideas - Isadora is clear that she's carving her own path. 'There isn't a career path that's pre-written if you're committed to a life in the arts,' she said.
The Sun
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo-baby with nineties music superstar mum walks the runway at fashion week – but can you guess her popstar parent?
ISADORA Bjarkardottir Barney took to the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week on Thursday afternoon – but can you guess her famous parents? The 22-year-old nepo baby is clearly following in her mother's footsteps as a fashion icon, building a career as a model and appearing at a show to celebrate Danish label Cecilie Bahnsen's 10th anniversary. 5 In a dress that's far from Oh So Quiet, Isadora kept stone-faced as she strolled down the runway in a white flowing dress adorned with ribbons, frills, and a floral-patterned mesh front. Completing the look in white trainers, the star became a central model in the show. Her famous parents? Iconic 90s pop star Bjork and artist Matthew Barney. Bjork herself is known for some stand out looks, becoming just as famed for her sense of style as she was for her music. The Icelandic performer has 15 Grammy nominations and is one of the country's most world-renowned stars. She also notably wore one of the most iconic fashion looks in Hollywood history back in 2001, when she arrived at the Oscars in a swan dress composed of a tutu-style white tulle skirt, with the swan's neck going up and over her shoulders, covering her chest. Matthew Barney is a contemporary artist and avant-garde filmmaker, whose highly-praised work includes five-piece film series The Cremaster Cycle. Bjork and Barney were in a relationship from 2002 before splitting in 2013. But despite the artistic background Isadora was born into, the up-and-coming model has hit back at claims that nepotism has played a role in her career. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald in July, Isadora said: 'I have the benefit of their direct support as experienced veterans in their fields, which I am so, so lucky to have,' she said. Bjork performs hit song 'It's Oh So Quiet' 'They're the first people I come to, if I have an idea for a script or a project. They have so much guidance to offer. 'But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism. 'Financially, sure, it can get you super far, but in terms of one's own personal journey - uncovering how I see the world, how I relate to it and how I'd like to share that with people as an artist - it doesn't help you very much.'
Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby of music icon walks Fashion Week runway... after claiming nepotism 'doesn't help' her career
Nepo baby Isadora Bjarkardottir Barney strutted on the runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week on Thursday. The 22-year-old model - who is notably the daughter of Icelandic singer Bjork and American artist Matthew Barney - opened for Cecilie Bahnsen's 10th anniversary show. The actress - who recently claimed that nepotism 'doesn't help' her career - donned a semi-sheer white dress with ribbon straps and floral details on the front. Isadora additionally slipped into a pair of white sneakers and allowed her brunette locks to flow down in light waves to brush the tips of her shoulders. The media personality could be seen modeling the look at what appeared to be an abandoned parking lot. Fog machines nearby added to the ambience as Isadora led other models wearing the Danish brand's SS26 anniversary collection. Designer Cecilie opened up about the pieces and the runway show in a statement which read, per WWD: 'There's something special about showing in Copenhagen. 'It's where everything began, and many of the people in the audience have been part of the journey since the start. That makes it feel intimate and emotional. 'For the show, we invited some guests to wear archive pieces. They become part of the living image. The show doesn't just happen in front of them, but around them. It's a way of saying thank you,' Cecilie added. Isadora kicked off her modeling career when she appeared in Miu Miu's Fall/Winter 2022 jewelry campaign. Other A-list celebrities that took part in the ads included Sydney Sweeney and Emily Ratajkowski. Later that same year, she made her official runway debut when she also walked for the Italian brand for its Spring/Summer 2023 during Paris Fashion Week. Bjork shares Isadora with ex Matthew Barney - whom she began dating in the 90s. However, the pair ended their relationship in 2013. The Human Behaviour songstress is also mom to son Sindri, 39, whom she welcomed with ex-husband and guitarist Þór Eldon. While Isadora continues to focus on her budding modeling career, the star is also working towards her passion for acting - and has been cast as the lead in the new drama, The Mountain. But despite her A-list roots, Isadora - who is studying performance at Central Saint Martins in London - says her surname hasn't made things as easy as people might think. 'I have the benefit of their direct support as experienced veterans in their fields, which I am so, so lucky to have,' she said. 'They're the first people I come to, if I have an idea for a script or a project. They have so much guidance to offer. 'But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism. 'Financially, sure, it can get you super far, but in terms of one's own personal journey - uncovering how I see the world, how I relate to it and how I'd like to share that with people as an artist - it doesn't help you very much.' Isadora, who grew up between New York and Reykjavik following her parents' split in 2013, also said that public assumptions about her background can get in the way. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, she said: 'People have preconceived ideas about me, based on what they think they know about my family. 'I hope I don't sound bitter, because it's such a gift. I just mean that it's a challenge discerning what's what. But you get pretty good at it, eventually.' In The Mountain, Isadora plays Anna, a teenage musician trying to keep her life together following the sudden death of her mother - while navigating grief, early pregnancy, and a strained relationship with her father. The film marks her first time in a lead role, and she also contributed to the music. The role came to her by chance, after a former crew member she'd worked with on a TV series remembered she had acted before. 'I went over for coffee and we did some scenes and I brought some demos for music and we just flew from there,' she said. 'It felt like a dream, really. It kind of came out of nowhere - it was wild.' She played a small role - a singing Viking slave - in the 2022 film The Northman, which starred her mother Bjork, Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy. But Isadora says her new role gave her the space to really develop her skills as a performer. 'I definitely felt on set, "Wow, this is really forming me as a collaborator." 'The first few weeks I was maybe a little shy, kind of nodding my head and saying, "Sure, I'll stand here and say that." Eventually, I started to take up more space.' Isadora said she was drawn to the role because of how emotionally complex the character was. 'I think Anna's teetering carefully on multiple precipices. While Isadora continues to focus on her budding modeling career, the star has also been working towards her passion for acting - and has been cast as the lead in the new drama, The Mountain 'Journeys of grief, of adulthood, of both motherhood and losing a mother, of being a daughter in this new way, of being an artist. It's a lot of big firsts being opened up to her.' And while she admits she's benefited from having two parents with decades of creative experience - calling them her 'first people to come to' with new ideas - Isadora is clear that she's carving her own path. 'There isn't a career path that's pre-written if you're committed to a life in the arts,' she said. 'Even if you are making the right decision, it doesn't always feel that way. And that's comforting.'
The Sun
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo-baby with superstar singer mum insists it ‘didn't help her' land movie role – can you guess who she is?
THE daughter of an international superstar insists being a nepo baby "doesn't help" after bagging her first film role. The 22-year-old is studying at Central Saint Martins in London and said that having famous parents is often "disguised as a benefit". 6 Her mum earned 15 Grammy nominations throughout her 40-year career, and forged a path in the art and fashion industries. In the 1980s she shot to fame as the lead singer of The Sugarcubes. A decade later, she'd branched off and quickly established herself as a solo artist with instantly recognisable vocals. Have you guessed who this nepo baby is and who her famous parents are? It's Isadora Bjarkardottir Barney - the daughter of Iceland's most eccentric export, Bjork, of course! Isadora's dad, Matthew Barney, is an American contemporary artist and film director. She was born in London and grew up between New York and Reykjavik after her parents split in 2013. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, she said: "People have preconceived ideas about me, based on what they think they know about my family. "I hope I don't sound bitter, because it's such a gift. I just mean that it's a challenge discerning what's what. But you get pretty good at it, eventually." She also said that her parents are the first people she goes to when she has an idea or needs creative advice. "But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism." Isadora admitted that financially, it's helpful to have wealthy parents, but said that in terms of "uncovering how she sees the world or how she relates to it", she said it "doesn't help". Bjork has earned a reputation as being an art project in motion - and it seems Isadora is following in her footsteps. The youngster modelled for MiuMiu when she was just 20 years old. She was also on the cover of The Gentlewoman magazine in 2022. Isadora landed the lead role in The Mountain, where she plays Anna, a teenage musician trying to navigate her life after the sudden death of her mother. The role came to her by chance after a former crew member she'd worked on a TV series with previously and remembered she'd acted before. In 2022, she played a small role in The Northman, which starred her mum. She played a singing Viking slave alongside Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy. 6 6 6 6
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Daughter of legendary singer insists being a nepo baby 'doesn't help you' as she lands her first major film role - so can YOU guess who she is?
The daughter of a legendary singer has claimed that being a nepo baby 'doesn't help you much' after landing her first leading role in a feature film aged 22. Her famous mother shot to fame as the lead singer of the band The Sugarcubes in the late 1980s. She later embarked on a successful solo career, with her hits 'Debut' and 'Post'. Beyond her music, she's also known for her stand-out fashion sense and acting roles, including her performance in the film Dancer in the Dark. Over her four-decade-long career, she has earned 15 Grammy nominations and received Iceland's prestigious Order of the Falcon - the country's only order of chivalry. But can you guess who this nepo baby is with the famous parent? The daughter of a legendary singer has claimed that being a nepo baby 'doesn't help you much' after landing her first leading role in a feature film aged 22 - but can you guess who it is? It's Isadora Bjarkardottir Barney, the daughter of Icelandic singer Bjork! London-born Isadora, whose father is the American artist Matthew Barney, has been cast as the lead in the new drama, The Mountain. But despite her A-list roots, Isadora - who is studying performance at Central Saint Martins in London - says her surname hasn't made things as easy as people might think. 'I have the benefit of their direct support as experienced veterans in their fields, which I am so, so lucky to have,' she said. 'They're the first people I come to, if I have an idea for a script or a project. They have so much guidance to offer. 'But then there is the other kind of benefit that disguises itself as a benefit but doesn't really serve you, which is nepotism. 'Financially, sure, it can get you super far, but in terms of one's own personal journey - uncovering how I see the world, how I relate to it and how I'd like to share that with people as an artist - it doesn't help you very much.' Isadora, who grew up between New York and Reykjavik following her parents' split in 2013, also said that public assumptions about her background can get in the way. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, she said: 'People have preconceived ideas about me, based on what they think they know about my family. 'I hope I don't sound bitter, because it's such a gift. I just mean that it's a challenge discerning what's what. But you get pretty good at it, eventually.' In The Mountain, Isadora plays Anna, a teenage musician trying to keep her life together following the sudden death of her mother - while navigating grief, early pregnancy, and a strained relationship with her father. The film marks her first time in a lead role, and she also contributed to the music. The role came to her by chance, after a former crew member she'd worked with on a TV series remembered she had acted before. 'I went over for coffee and we did some scenes and I brought some demos for music and we just flew from there,' she said. 'It felt like a dream, really. It kind of came out of nowhere - it was wild.' She played a small role - a singing Viking slave - in the 2022 film, The Northman, which starred her mother Bjork, Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy. But Isadora says her new role gave her the space to really develop her skills as a performer. Isadora said she was drawn to the role because of how emotionally complex the character was 'I definitely felt on set, 'wow, this is really forming me as a collaborator',' she said. 'The first few weeks I was maybe a little shy, kind of nodding my head and saying, 'sure, I'll stand here and say that'. Eventually, I started to take up more space.' Isadora said she was drawn to the role because of how emotionally complex the character was. 'I think Anna's teetering carefully on multiple precipices,' she explained. 'Journeys of grief, of adulthood, of both motherhood and losing a mother, of being a daughter in this new way, of being an artist. It's a lot of big firsts being opened up to her.' And while she admits she's benefited from having two parents with decades of creative experience - calling them her 'first people to come to' with new ideas - Isadora is clear that she's carving her own path. 'There isn't a career path that's pre-written if you're committed to a life in the arts,' she said. 'Even if you are making the right decision, it doesn't always feel that way. And that's comforting.'
