Ben Stiller called out on social media after downplaying Hollywood favoritism: It’s 'ultimately a meritocracy'

Ben Stiller is coming under fire on social media for downplaying the purported existence of favoritism in Hollywood after he came to the defense of a film project featuring several children of big-time Hollywood performers.

Stiller, 55, the son of late comedians and actors, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, appeared to take umbrage with fellow producer Franklin Leonard tweeting in jest to news of the short film, "Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?" Stiller then issued a retort, writing: "Too easy @franklinleonard. People, working, creating. Everyone has their path. Wish them all the best."