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Amanda Abbington defends son Joe Freeman declaring he’s no ‘nepo baby’

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has insisted her son Joe got lead TV role "all on his own, without anyone's help".

Amanda Abbington has insisted her son, Joe Freeman, has secured his first lead TV role on his own merits. Despite his prominent casting, Amanda maintains Joe should not be considered a ‘nepo baby’ – when the offspring of notable figures in entertainment and other industries follow in their parents’ footsteps to great success. The blurb is reported to read: “Growing up with well known acting parents, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington, Joe has spent much of his life backstage or on a studio set.

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