New nepo baby Ella Stiller reveals famous parents Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor were stunned when she landed plum role on CBS show

Nepo baby Ella Stiller revealed that her famous parents Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor had been shocked when she landed a major role in the new CBS dramedy Cupertino. 

The 24-year-old actress, who notably graduated with an acting degree from the Juilliard School, reflected on the moment while attending the NYC premiere of the forthcoming series late last month. 

The 20-episode legal drama, also starring Mike Colter and Rachel Keller, is set to premiere on the network on October 8. 

'I told them I got the part. Both were like, "Twenty episodes?" There was a little bit of an "Eff you, are you kidding?"' Ella said, per TV Insider. 

'This is sort of uncharted territory for them. Neither of them have ever done a procedural.'

While her parents had been initially stunned by the casting news, Ella added that they have been 'so supportive' of her. 

The actress further expressed that she has 'learned so much' from Stiller and Taylor over the years. 

The Hollywood actor is known for taking on lead roles in a number of films on the big screen such as Zoolander, Meet The Parents, Night At The Museum, There's Something About Mary and the Madagascar franchise. 

Taylor is also no stranger to the world of movies and has taken on roles in projects including The Brady Bunch Movie, The Wedding Singer and Zoolander. 

'But, yeah, this is just sort of like its own thing, and it's been its own thing, and it's very, very exciting in that way.' 

Ella continued, 'And I think they're so proud and happy and excited for that reason, too.' 

In regards to being a part of the new CBS series, the star stated that it has been 'the craziest, most amazing experience of my life so far.'

Daily Mail has reached out to reps of Ella for comment, but has yet to hear back. 

Cupertino takes place 'in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer (Colter) who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech start-up,' per an official synopsis. 

'Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney (Keller) to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.' 

Ella has been cast as a young assistant who works at the law firm. 

During a conversation with Bustle in April, the actress shared whether there was any advice that her parents gave her as she follows in their entertainment footsteps. 

'I don't think I was ever given advice, but I had a front-row seat to see how much energy and preparation go into just a single day of work,' she told the outlet.

Ella also got candid about the close bond that she shares with Stiller and Taylor amid her own acting career. 

'It's only deepened, because it's just another thing to connect on, to be able to talk about and to relate to on a deeper level,' she told People last year. 

The media personality also called their strong relationship 'really meaningful.'

'My parents were at every single show I did at Juilliard,' Ella said. 'They understand how hard it is and the joy that comes with it.'

She further told the outlet, 'I just feel lucky and really grateful for their understanding and support.' 

Back in May 2024, Ella graduated with an acting degree from the Juilliard School. 

At the time, she jumped to her Instagram page to share a series of snaps from graduation day, including one as she strolled alongside her father following the ceremony. 

'YOU WOULDN’T LAST AN HOUR IN THE ASYLUM (@juilliardschool)  WHERE THEY RAISED ME. (No, like, really),' she wrote in the caption at the time.

'Yesterday I got my BFA in Acting from Juilliard,' she proudly shared to her followers. 

'I couldn't be happier to be done or prouder to have survived or more grateful to my family for the unwavering support that got me there and through. I have a degree in playing pretend!!! Yay!!!'

Aside from her latest major role in Cupertino, Ella has taken on roles in other projects such as Happy Gilmore 2, And Just Like That..., Driver's Ed and The Comeback. 

Last year, she made her Off-Broadway debut in Julia Randall's play titled Dilaria. 

Stiller and Taylor first crossed paths in 1999 and tied the knot the following year in Hawaii. 

The couple are parents to Ella as well as son Quinlin, 21.