Celebrities Who Cut Ties With Their Parents

Many famous people have had tough times with their families. Some have even stopped talking to their parents for good. This isn't always easy, but sometimes it's necessary. Ben Dreyfuss, son of actor Richard Dreyfuss, shared that he and his siblings are no longer in touch with their father. He said their family drama started when he supported his brother on social media. His dad blamed them for something related to the MeToo movement. Ben last talked to his dad two years ago, but his dad hasn't replied to his emails since. Ireland Baldwin has also had a hard time with her famous father, Alec Baldwin. She wrote about her lonely childhood and how she grew up without both parents around. She decided to cut ties with what she calls "narcissistic" family members to protect herself and her daughter. Heather Graham, known for her acting career, had a falling out with her parents because of her choice to pursue acting. Her dad thought Hollywood was evil, and things got worse when she moved out to follow her dreams. She's been estranged from her parents since she was 25. Macaulay Culkin, the famous child star, hasn't spoken to his dad in about 30 years. He said his dad was the worst and that none of his siblings or their kids want anything to do with him. Culkin believes his dad is narcissistic and thinks he's always right. Jennifer Aniston has talked about her complicated relationship with her mom. Her mom was very critical of her, which hurt Aniston's self-esteem. They were estranged for many years but reconnected before her mom passed away. Aniston learned to forgive and move on. Brooke Hogan cut contact with both of her parents. She wrote about the verbal, mental, and sometimes physical abuse she faced since childhood. Even though she loves them, she needed to distance herself for her own well-being. Christina Ricci shared that her dad was a failed cult leader and was violent. She hasn't spoken to him since she was a teenager. She found refuge in her acting career, which gave her a sense of safety. Kate Hudson and her brother have had a strained relationship with their biological father. They've been open about not having a relationship with him. Instead, they see Kurt Russell, their mom's partner, as their father figure.