Last week, Martin Scorsese surprised film enthusiasts with unexpected news. Just days ago, the director confirmed he is working on A Life of Jesus, an 80-minute film with Jesus Christ as the central character. "I responded to the Pope's call to artists in the only way I know, by imagining and writing a script for a film about Jesus," he recently commented.
As a result, thousands of film and Catholic portals have sparked a debate on whether another film about the historical figure is necessary. Some argue that Scorsese is a threat to the Church, while others hail him as a genius. And what about the fashion magazines? Fashion publications are not concerned about Martin; they are interested in Francesca Scorsese, the director's actress daughter.
The 24-year-old recently gave an interview to Nylon, where she acknowledges being a product of nepotism and seems proud of it. In fact, the actress confirmed that, unlike other famous heirs like Lily-Rose Depp or Lily Collins, she has no interest in deviating from her father's path. Moreover, she is currently working with him.
Soon, Francesca and her acclaimed father will unveil a commercial for a well-known perfume. Additionally, they are co-writing a book for the production company A24 on film studies. The aspiring celebrity has also revealed that they are investing "a significant amount of time" in developing "a secret and quite extensive project." "I work with my father because I'm trying to be the best 'nepo baby' I can be," she noted
On another note, Francesca is responsible for introducing an entirely new generation to her father's work. How did she achieve this? Through TikTok. Scorsese's third daughter, from his fifth wife, boasts nearly 200,000 followers who praise her for bringing out the playful side of Martin. The filmmaker often complies with all of his daughter's requests, whether that means participating in challenges or taking quizzes.
Despite this, the American is not interested in growing solely on social media. Francesca wants to pursue a career in the seventh art. That's why she chose to study film at New York University. However, her experience was not the friendliest. According to her stories, many classmates approached her to pitch scripts to her father, and others mocked her ambition to continue his legacy.
Nevertheless, Francesca has managed to be involved in almost 15 films. In some, she served as a screenwriter, in others as a director, and in others as an actress. In fact, she takes pride in revealing that she landed her first significant role in the movie We Are Who We Are based on her own merits. "I called her because she seemed like a real and honest girl. I didn't know her last name was Scorsese until a week later," the director declared.
However, when the film was released, the young Scorsese did not feel entirely comfortable. "I felt vulnerable because I had to show my body. After the premiere, I felt scared because many people started calling me 'cow,'" she confessed to Nylon. Despite this, the actress reveals that she tries to see the positive side of things and expresses happiness in representing plus-size women in an industry that often overlooks them.