We are sure that, in some ways, it is not easy to be the child of famous people. For one thing, you are already under the public eye from the moment that you were born. It must be challenging to live up to the expectations that people have of you as well. But on the other hand, there are certainly many perks to go with it. You will never have to worry about money, food, or shelter! The rich also have access to privileges and connections that most of us can only ever dream of. They are typically primed for success from the very beginning. Despite this, some of them end up worse than their parents in certain ways…
Celebrity Children Who Are Not Like Their Parents Because They Are A Lot Worse
Nick Hogan
It might come naturally to you, but one needs to be a coolheaded and observant person to be a good driver. They say that women are not good drivers, but this is a sexist stereotype. But we can tell you for sure that Hulk Hogan’s son Nick is a bad driver. His recklessness led to a horrible accident with awful consequences. He had been behind the wheel, while his friend had been in the passenger seat. Sadly, his pal wound up with brain damage after the crash. Folks, we hope that you are more careful and considerate than that.
Nick Hogan
Tallulah Willis
When a child acts up, people think that it reflects on their parents. This is the reason people should be careful about what they do, especially when their mother or father happens to be a public figure. The woman in the photo below is the daughter of actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore. Sadly, Tallulah has gotten a bad reputation among people in the industry who have labeled her a drug addict. It started with drinking and partying until it snowballed. Luckily, she has since sought help and gone into rehab.
Tallulah Willis
Redmond O’Neal
Everyone has a different reaction to loss and grief. It is harder for some people, while others found it easier. If you are the child of a celebrity, you can expect the press to follow your every move. After his mother Farrah Fawcett died, Redmond went on a downward spiral. It was clear that he could not cope with her loss, which must be why he sought comfort in illegal substances. He became hooked on heroin and even got arrested for possession! Years later, he was also charged with attempted murder.
Redmond O’Neal
Brawley Nolte
Who is the next person on our list of problematic children of famous celebrities? It is none other than Brawley, who is the son of actor Nick Nolte. The sad truth is that illegal substance abuse seems to be common not only among stars but also among their children. Anyway, there was a time when Brawley was arrested on suspicion of DUI in 2009. In the end, the authorities found out that it was true. This led to his conviction. We are sure that this turn of events was not easy for anyone in the Nolte family.
Brawley Nolte
Charlie Sheen
We must not be the only ones who think that Charlie Sheen is a nightmare of a child. There is a reason he was axed from Two and a Half Men, after all. Many say that, aside from the physical similarities, he is nothing like his dad Martin. How did he turn out this way when his dad is an activist and philanthropist? His scandals involve stories of messy divorces, domestic abuse, sexual harassment, drug use, and more. Producers no longer want to work with the actor, which says a lot to us.
Charlie Sheen
Chet Hanks
We have a hard time thinking of anyone who does not like Tom Hanks. He is just too likable! On top of that, he is also an extremely talented actor. His son Chez does not get the same adoration that he does, however. We are sure that the Hanks family has gone through a lot of discussions about his use of drugs. It is said that he started taking them when he was still a teenager and continue to do so. Some people have also said that he was racist for his use of the N-word and Jamaican accent.
Chet Hanks
Indio Downey
Do you think Iron Man is the best part of the Avengers franchise? No matter what you think, you probably agree that the character would not have been the same without Robert Downey Jr. We doubt that anyone else could have brought the superhero to life! His son made it to the list because he could not steer clear of illegal substances either. Let us hope that the young man moves past it. After all, we know that his own father went through this in the past but overcame it. There is still hope for him!
Indio Downey
Stephanie Rose Bongiovi
Partying is fine, but you need to do it in moderation. This is especially true if the press has its eyes on you! Jon Bon Jovi is best known as one of the most famous singers of the ‘80s. The musician also happens to be the father of Stephanie Rose, with whom he is particularly close. As a young woman, she partied too much and too frequently. In 2012, the media reported that she was hospitalized after a night of partying because she overdosed on opioids. We hope that she has since stopped using them.
Stephanie Rose Bongiovi
Cameron Douglas
Many of the people who made it to our list spent some time behind bars for one reason or another. The same thing happened to Cameron Douglas, the son of Hollywood star Michael Douglas. We are sure that this was difficult for the actor as well, who had been fighting cancer at the time. Cameron received a sentence of five years after he was convicted of possession of and intent to sell illegal drugs. It was eventually extended as well. He was released from prison early on August 1, 2016. If you want to learn more about his experience, you might want to check out his book. It is called “Long Way Home.”
Cameron Douglas
Nate Montana
Thus far, we have been talking about the children of Hollywood stars. However, the truth is that this problem also extends to the kids of people in the sports industry. Joe “Comeback Kid” Montana is best known for his time on the football field. The retired NFL legend is the father of Nate, who deserves a spot on our list. His son was caught driving under the influence in 2011! In the end, the young man pled guilty to reckless driving. He made the right call since this move ended up saving him from a sentence.
Nate Montana
Qubilah Shabazz
This one is nothing like the ones we have just talked about. Can you imagine having your child arrested for conspiring to murder someone? Allow us to give some context to this story first! Qubilah Shabazz is the second daughter of Malcolm X, the human rights activist who served as the face of the civil rights movement. In 1995, she was arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate Louis Farrakhan, who she thought was responsible for the murder of her own father! She maintained her innocence throughout the ordeal and eventually accepted a plea agreement that ordered her to get psychological help.
Qubilah Shabazz
Marcus Jordan
Fair enough, this one is not quite as bad as the crimes of the other children on the list. However, we are sure that you will not call him an angel for it! This has nothing to do with drugs, murders, and DUIs. Nope, it only involves spending a lot of money that is not his to use. Marcus Jordan is the son of NBA icon Michael Jordan. In just one night, he spent more than $35,000 in a club. It is not unusual for people to spend that much money in a casino, but it is pretty unbelievable that he spent that much on drinks!
Marcus Jordan
Al Gore III
It feels like the sky is the limit when it comes to drug use. They say that certain drugs will make you do things that you would never do sober. This time, let us take a look at Al Gore III, the son of Al Gore. The police pulled him over for going down the streets with a speed of a hundred mph over the limit. What made this even worse was that they found drugs among his possession. This ultimately led to his arrest. As you ca imagine, he had to pay a lot of fines for these charges.
Al Gore III
Track Palin
We are sure that it is not at all easy to have a political career. We all know Sarah Palin, the ninth Governor of Alaska. Aside from that title, she is also the mother of Track Palin. Her oldest son has recently caught the attention of the public when he was accused of and arrested for charges of domestic abuse. What made things more complicated was that he attempted to take his own life as well. People say that he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that he acquired after his service in the Army.
Track Palin
Kelly Osbourne
It is not a secret that you need to introduce good behaviors to your children when they are still young. The parents are responsible for teaching their children how to behave! Ozzy Osbourne is best known as a rock star, but we have never heard him accused of misbehavior. You can’t say the same thing for his daughter, however. Kelly has quite a mouth on her. Her great taste in fashion contrasts with her crude words! A lot of people do not like her for this very reason. Oh well, she isn’t exactly hurting anyone…
Kelly Osbourne
Jaden Smith
There are many people who like Jaden Smith, but others are not very fond of him. We are sure that some of the haters did not like his “faking his death” stunt. It looks like the youngster thought that it was going to be funny to try it out. As you can imagine, it shocked and worried not only the public but also their parents! Apparently, this was nothing more than their social experiment with no clear goal. The authorities investigated the matter right away but learned that they were alive and well. We wonder if their career suffered after pulling off such a weird move.
Jaden Smith
Donald Trump Jr.
The entire world knows that Donald Trump is not the type of person who cares much about propriety. For a president, his speech can be considered very inappropriate. It looks like Donald Trump Jr. takes after him in more than just name. People say that he was often drunk and got into all kinds of situations during his college days. It is said that he would get so drunk that he would wet himself! Rumor says that this little habit has led to the moniker, “Diaper Don.” Yikes.
Donald Trump Jr.