Sometimes all it takes is a glance at someone’s youthful photo to grasp that certain je ne sais quoi that made them famous.  Other times fame needs a nepotistic kick in the pants. In young Jeremy’s case, I’m guessing it was the later.

Follow below the fold for the answer as to what made this child irresistible.  (*Hint*….the initials FF.)

 
Yes!  Our Jeremy calls her “Auntie Piven“.

When British ITV Studios went looking for an actor to portray Harry Gordon Selfridge for their upcoming miniseries, “Mr. Selfidge”. they chose a man who was younger, almost a foot shorter, and bore absolutely no resemblance to the real Harry Gordon Selfridge.

Why?  I’m guessing the fact he was the nephew of one Francis Fox Piven must have proved a temptation too powerful to resist.  Once again the birthplace of Fabian Socialism has been reunited in spirit with their great American advocate, Francis Fox Piven.

In my stars I am above thee; but be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.

~William Shakespeare~