Julia Janeiro responds to Belén Esteban in media dispute

A public dispute has emerged between Julia Janeiro and television personality Belén Esteban following social media comments regarding the term ‘nepo baby’. The tension began after Esteban posted an Instagram story defending her daughter, Andrea, by stating she was not a ‘nepo baby’, a comment widely interpreted by the public as a jab at Janeiro.

Janeiro responded directly to the perceived slight, calling Esteban a ‘television meme’ and the ‘shadow of Jesulín de Ubrique’, suggesting that Esteban has built her career around her relationship with Janeiro’s father. During a recent appearance on Telecinco, Janeiro maintained her stance, stating she prefers to be clear rather than use indirect messages, while also noting that her parents possess ‘respect and class’.

Journalist María Patiño has characterized Janeiro’s reaction as an ‘error’, suggesting the attack may have been a misunderstanding since Esteban did not explicitly name Janeiro in her original post. The exchange has sparked significant discussion across Spanish media and social networks.