Child stars who were emancipated from their parents

Our Hollywood idols often appear to have the perfect life, full of fame, wealth, and success. However, their private lives can often be wrought with the same familial nightmares that "regular" people face all over the world. Some child stars have even gone so far as to file for emancipation from their parents, whether it be to further their careers, to escape toxic home situations, or to prevent their parents from stealing their earnings. 

Find out why the following celebrities were granted emancipation from their parents in this gallery!