Celebrities Who Cut Ties With Their Parents

Many famous people have faced tough times with their families, leading some to cut ties for good. Here are their stories:

Ben Dreyfuss

• Son of: Actor Richard Dreyfuss
• Reason: Family drama started when he supported his brother on social media. His dad blamed them for something related to the MeToo movement.
• Last Contact: Two years ago, but his dad hasn't replied to his emails since.

Ireland Baldwin

• Daughter of: Actor Alec Baldwin
• Reason: Wrote about her lonely childhood and growing up without both parents around. Cut ties with "narcissistic" family members to protect herself and her daughter.

Heather Graham

• Reason: Falling out with her parents because of her choice to pursue acting. Her dad thought Hollywood was evil.
• Estranged Since: Age 25.

Macaulay Culkin

• Reason: Hasn't spoken to his dad in about 30 years. Described his dad as the worst and narcissistic.
• Note: None of his siblings or their kids want anything to do with him.

Jennifer Aniston

• Reason: Complicated relationship with her mom, who was very critical of her. This hurt Aniston's self-esteem.
• Reconnection: They reconnected before her mom passed away. Aniston learned to forgive and move on.

Brooke Hogan

• Daughter of: Hulk Hogan
• Reason: Cut contact with both of her parents due to verbal, mental, and sometimes physical abuse since childhood.
• Note: Needed to distance herself for her own well-being.

Christina Ricci

• Reason: Her dad was a failed cult leader and was violent.
• Last Contact: Since she was a teenager.
• Note: Found refuge in her acting career, which gave her a sense of safety.

Kate Hudson

• Reason: Strained relationship with their biological father.
• Note: They've been open about not having a relationship with him. Instead, they see Kurt Russell, their mom's partner, as their father figure.