Emma Roberts has opened up about Julia Roberts’ global stardom, recalling it was “really scary” to witness the level of fame her aunt garnered.

Emma — the daughter of Eric Roberts and niece of the “Pretty Woman” actress 

explained on the “Table for Two” podcast Tuesday that fame comes with its downsides.

“I saw very up close what that really looks like with my aunt Julia,” the “American Horror Story” star, 33,

 told Bruce Bozzi after being quizzed on her goal of becoming a “massive movie star.”

The “Wild Child” actress added that she “always wanted to kind of carve my own path” instead of following in the footsteps of her Oscar-winning aunt.

“Fame has never been the goal, because fame at a certain level is kind of scary,” she said.

“Even in my later teens, I was like, I never want my fame to outweigh my work,” she added. “Because there’s nothing scarier to me than being so famous that you’re never left alone, but also you’re not getting good jobs.”

Elsewhere, Emma weighed in on the “nepo baby” debate, saying there are “two sides of the coin” to it.

Since making her acting debut in “Blow” at age 9, Emma has been in the spotlight for her career accomplishments, but also for her firm Hollywood connections.

However, she claimed that with a famous family comes added pressure — but typically only for women.

“I always joke, ‘Why is no one calling out George Clooney for being a nepo baby? [His aunt] Rosemary Clooney was an icon,’” she said.

“I feel like young girls get it harder with the nepo baby thing,” she added. “Like, I don’t really see people calling out sons of famous actors.”

Gender aside, Emma said she doesn’t think “anyone should be called out for wanting to follow their dream.”

Emma explained that the public “loves an overnight success story,” which drew an easy target on her back from a young age.

“And so if you’re kind of not the girl from the middle of nowhere that broke into Hollywood, there’s kind of an eye roll of like, ‘Well, your dad was this,’” she said.

On top of that, Emma explained that people who criticize the children of the rich and famous often don’t see the full picture.

“People only see your wins, because they only see when you’re on the poster of a movie — they don’t see all the rejection along the way,” she said.

Emma Roberts has shared her thoughts on the challenges that come with fame and being part of a famous family. The actress, known for her roles in “American Horror Story” and “Wild Child,” opened up on the “Table for Two” podcast about the pressure that can accompany having a globally recognized last name.

Emma confessed that witnessing her aunt Julia Roberts’ overwhelming level of stardom was “really scary” and made her rethink her own goals of becoming a “massive movie star.” Despite her Tinseltown connections and early acting debut in “Blow” at age 9, Emma emphasized that fame was never her ultimate aspiration.

Addressing the issue of nepotism in Hollywood, Emma highlighted the gender bias that often accompanies being born into a famous family. She pointed out the double standards that exist, with young women facing harsher scrutiny compared to their male counterparts.

Emma stressed that individuals should not be judged for wanting to pursue their dreams, regardless of their background. She noted that the public tends to focus on success stories and overlook the struggles and rejections that come with the entertainment industry.

It is important to consider the full journey of individuals in the spotlight, as Emma explained. Behind every achievement, there are numerous setbacks and challenges that may go unnoticed by the public.

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Source: Tampa Bay Times