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THE catchy term ‘Nepo Baby’ is often used to describe the kids of celebs who have benefited in some way and become successful as a result of their parents’ fame.…

THE catchy term ‘Nepo Baby’ is often used to describe the kids of celebs who have benefited in some way and become successful as a result of their parents’ fame. But what about those who’ve become influencers as a result of dating someone rich and famous? Demi Rose, for example, was relatively unknown before a high-profile romance gave her a leg-up into the spotlight – and now she boasts an incredible 20m Instagram followers Credit: Instagram And while they were no doubt all talented in their own right and perhaps destined for their own success, it was arguably romances with already-established stars that really catapulted them into the public eye. Otherwise known as – ‘Nepo Partners’. Take former Walsall College student Demi Rose Mawby, for example, who was a relative unknown who dreamed of owning a beauty salon before a high-profile romance gave her a boost into the spotlight. Now, she boasts a staggering 20m Instagram followers, a hugely successful modelling career and a reported $4m net worth. READ MORE SHOWBIZ FEATURES Here, we take a look at just some of the now-household names with huge social media followings who accrued a huge number of fans to gain ‘influencer’ titles following a highly-publicised romance… Demi Rose Mawby & Tyga After studying health and beauty at college, Birmingham-born Demi Rose, 28, began to gain recognition in her own right as a model. Demi has gained a massive social media following, and has carved out a hugely successful career Credit: Instagram In 2014 she was named the “hottest new girl on the planet” by Zoo Magazine before featuring – albeit briefly – in a DJ Khaled and Chris Brown music video. She was doing well to build up an online following but she gained A-list worldwide fame in 2016, when she dated American rapper Tyga shortly after his split with Kardashian star, Kylie Jenner. And while their romance was short-lived, Demi’s success certainly wasn’t, and the star wasn’t left heartbroken by the news. Demi Rose dated Tyga in May 2016, and while their romance was short-lived, her career has gone from strength to strength Credit: Splash News She said: “We really liked each other but logistically it didn’t work out in the end. But you know, everything happens for a reason.” Now, she boasts a huge online following, posting glam, sultry selfies from her jet-set lifestyle and maximises her income with her own OnlyFans account. Scott Disick & Kourtney Kardashian Scott Disick, 40, has amassed an eye-watering 29m Instagram followers, and a $45m fortune. He’s most known for starring in Keeping Up With The Kardashians, a ‘role’ he got as a result of his relationship with Kourtney, who he was wed to from 2006 until 2015. Scott Disick gained huge fame starring in former wife Kourtney Kardashian’s family reality TV show Credit: Getty The pair share three children, and he earned his own reality TV spin-off, Flip It Like Disick, in 2019, And he has grand plans for his future. While some have questioned what Scott does, he has previously said: “I actually do work, not just appearances and social media and events. “I want to take it one step further, build my own furniture…like a modern-day Martha Stewart.” But while he undoubtedly owes his colossal fame – at least in part – to his ex-wife, he actually already had his fortune. Scott hailed from a wealthy family and inherited a share of around $25m when both his parents sadly died in 2013. However, the public profile he built up with the help of the Kardashians does come in handy to promote his brands, including Leo de Versay champagne and fashion line, Talentless. Eleanor Calder & Louis Tomlinson Fashion blogger and stylist Eleanor Calder generally keeps a relatively low profile publicly. Eleanor lives a glam influencer lifestyle, and uses her huge online following to promote big name beauty brands Credit: eleanorcalder/instagram She isn’t always splashed across the news, and isn’t one to be papped leaving celeb parties, instead opting to appear periodically at high-end events like London Fashion Week. So it’s perhaps surprising for someone who doesn’t appear to seek out the spotlight that the 31-year-old beauty boasts over 3.4m Instagram followers. Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder were in a relationship from the very beginning of the One Direction singer’s rise to fame Credit: Getty – Contributor But she can credit much of her fame to her relationship with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson who she dated on and off from 2011 before splitting early last year. Now, she capitalises on her following by advertising big beauty brands, such as hair company GHD and YSL and Armani makeup. Robin & Ben Francis Gymshark founder Ben and Canadian fitness influencer Robin Francis are the super glam married couple who have it all, from gorgeous twin boys, a successful business worth nearly £1bn and the luxury lifestyle to match. Robin Francis boasts over 680k Instagram followers and is an influencer in her own right Credit: instagram/robin.franc Read more