SHE may be just 16-years-old, but it’s clear that Scarlett Thomas is self-assured and isn’t afraid to clap back at haters.
After being accused of being a , the daughter of soap legends , 40, and , 41, has now shared a confident attempt to silence trolls.
Posting on , filmed herself in the passenger seat of a , as she mimed along to 1977 hit song Easy, by Commodores.
wore a brown and a pair of large, oversized sunglasses, whilst her blew in the wind.
Alongside the short clip, Scarlett revealed a comment she often receives from mean trolls: “You only got these opportunities because of your family.”;
But the was eager to snap back at those who doubt her and judge her for her success.
To this, Scarlett snapped: “God forbid a girl takes the changes she gets.”;
It comes after Scarlett, who has , could be on track to make at least £2million before she’s even 18.
Not only has Scarlett been branded a “real life princess” by her famous uncle , but the youngster, who was just 14 when she landed her role in , is sure to receive yet more “fabulous opportunities”, just like her cousin , 10.
PR expert Lynn Carratt told Flying Eze: “It's clear they're a close-knit who understand how to use social media effectively to build their careers. They capitalise on , and each member is talented in their own right.
“From a PR perspective, the family TikTok videos are an excellent platform for displaying the family's talent to a huge audience.
“ is clearly talented, and it seems the children in the family will follow in their fathers’ footsteps. Scarlett often appears in videos with her dad and uncles, showcasing her singing and acting skills.
“With both parents in TV, their talent has clearly rubbed off on Scarlett. She comes across as a confident and likeable girl who is close to her family.
“The Thomas family videos are strategically leveraging each other's personalities and showcasing their talents to millions daily.
I can see Scarlett potentially joining a girl band as she gets older
Lynn Carratt, PR pro
“This approach is garnering them even more attention than traditional TV appearances and is creating numerous career opportunities for the entire family.
“I believe Scarlett and her younger cousin Teddy are poised for fabulous opportunities in the entertainment industry, and I can see Scarlett potentially joining a girl band as she gets older.”;
As well as this, Scarlett’s dad Ryan has previously said it’s “not easy”; seeing his daughter grow up, but has made it clear just how proud he, and the whole family, are of her.
After her , he gushed: “Talk about a proud moment for the Thomases!”;
While Ryan is yet to address the ‘nepo baby’ talk, Scarlett’s uncle, , has said: “As a family we like to be centre of attention and are clowning around all the time, and Teddy and Scarlett both have that abundance, they just love it. Teddy is like a sponge. He sees Scarlett and he just does whatever she does. He just wants to be in it more.
“If I can help put a foot through the door then I'm going to do it.”
Social media users react
Scarlett’s clip, which was posted on the 16-year-old’s official account @scarlettjthomas26, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as at the time of writing, it had quickly amassed 156,700 views in just 16 hours.
Not only this, but it also racked up 11,000 likes and 62 comments too.
Despite the hate Scarlett is often susceptible to, her followers eagerly raced to the comments to share messages of love and support for the youngster.
You have talent, regardless of your family
TikTok user
One fan beamed: “They might open a few doors for you, but it's your talent and determination that will get you through them.”;
A second wrote: “You may have got your chances from your family but you maximised and kept what you got on your own. No one can take that away.”;
Whilst someone else chimed in: “You have talent, regardless of your family.”;
But despite this, at the same time, instead of worrying about Scarlett’s ‘nepo baby’ status as a result of her famous family, many viewers all shared the same complaint – about how Scarlett, who wore her around her waist for the video, was wearing the safety device.
One person questioned: “Seat belt????”;
Another added: “Safety first, wear your seat belt like it’s meant to girlie.”;
A third commented: “Scarlett....where is your seat belt?... Stay safe.”;
