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Meghan Markle and the royal family
- One of the most public in-law feuds in recent years, the toxic dynamic between Meghan Markle and Harry's family has been in the spotlight around the world.
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Meghan Markle and the royal family
- From the incessant negative media coverage to the lack of support from the royals, it's understandable why Meghan and Harry opted for a new life in California.
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Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II
- While things did eventually smooth out between Camilla and Queen Elizabeth, it was far from easy when the pair met. The late Queen didn't approve of Camilla or her relationship with Charles from the beginning.
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Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II
- They both were married to other people when they began their public affair, which the Queen naturally disapproved. But in the end, Elizabeth gave her blessing.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- Before Jay-Z got together with Beyoncé, he didn't have the best reputation. Having been a drug dealer in his younger days, this was something her family was wary about.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- While both of Beyoncé's parents were apprehensive about Hova, her father, Mathew Knowles, especially didn’t get along with him at first.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- And then there's the elevator incident from the 2014 Met Gala, when his sister-in-law, Solange Knowles, physically attacked him.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's parents
- When Brad Pitt started dating his now ex-wife, fans wondered what his family thought of his new partner. Especially because his former wife, Jennifer Aniston, was reportedly close with his parents, Bob and Jane Pitt.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's parents
- While there have been rumors of a tense relationship between Angelina and Brad's mother, things seem to have calmed down over the years.
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Jon Voight and Brad Pitt
- Angelina Jolie has always had a strained relationship with her father, actor Jon Voight. So when she got together with her now ex-husband, she wanted them to keep a distance.
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Jon Voight and Brad Pitt
- However, Pitt and Voight were rumored to have had chats where Jolie's father frequently talked badly about her. This obviously put a strain on their bonding. After the divorce, Voight has gotten closer to Jolie.
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Tom Cruise and the Holmes family
- Sure, even if Tom Cruise is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Katie Holmes' family wasn't convinced he was the right man for her.
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Tom Cruise and the Holmes family
- Her family called into question their 17-year age gap and his devotion to Scientology. And when she decided to leave Cruise after five years, her lawyer father helped her map out a surprise escape plan!
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Kanye West and Kris Jenner
- While Kanye is known for his talent, he's also known for his many controversial moments, which many believe may have led to his split from Kim Kardashian. But prior to the divorce, there were also a lot of tension between him and his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner.
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Kanye West and Kris Jenner
- Before Yeezy came along, Kris Jenner was the one behind the scenes orchestrating every move in Kim K's career. But after she got with him, he started taking charge. And this didn't sit too well with Jenner.
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Kris Humphries and the Kardashians
- Who can ever forget the 72-day marriage between Kim Kardashian and basketball player Kris Humphries? As the cameras followed their courtship on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' we could all see the tension between him and her family.
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Kris Humphries and the Kardashians
- As we got a look behind the scenes, both her sisters, Khloé and Kourtney, used to tease the NBA baller in front and behind his back. Yikes...
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Gordon Ramsay and Chris Hutcheson
- The famous chef was embroiled in a feud with his own father-in-law over some business deals gone wrong. Ramsay first got into business with Chris Hutcheson after he tied the knot with his daughter in 1996.
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Gordon Ramsay and Chris Hutcheson
- However, in 2010, Ramsay started investigating loans Hutcheson was taking from the company and discovered his father-in-law was living a double life with a mistress and two children. Needless to say, their relationship was never the same.
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Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family
- When a young Kobe Bryant was drafted out of high school and right into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers, his family was with him every step of the way. So when Vanessa came into the picture, things became tense between her and his family.
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Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family
- Kobe's parents wanted him to focus on his career and live his life before settling down with a girl. However, Kobe decided to go against his parents' wishes and married Vanessa in 2001. They stayed married until his death in 2020.
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Jenny McCarthy and Mark Wahlberg
- The actress married Donnie Wahlberg, Mark's older brother, in 2014. But even before tying the knot, there were rumors his family didn't care for her.
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Jenny McCarthy and Mark Wahlberg
- This seemed even more true when Mark Wahlberg didn't attend the wedding. He claimed he didn't go because it fell on the same day as his daughter's birthday.
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Dean McDermott and Candy Spelling
- Tori Spelling is the daughter of the late Aaron Spelling, who left his daughter with less than what she is used to. This has caused the actress turned reality star and her husband, Dean McDermott, to go into massive debt.
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Dean McDermott and Candy Spelling
- As a result, her mom, Candy Spelling, has been footing the bill for a lot of their spending. Therefore, it's not a shock that the money troubles have strained Dean's relationship with his mother-in-law.
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt versus their families
- When the reality couple married, Heidi underwent nearly a dozen plastic surgeries in one day, which bothered her mother and even her in-laws.
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt versus their families
- Both of their families questioned if the pair's wedding was part of a storyline for the 'The Hills,' or the real deal. But married since 2008, and with two kids, tensions have probably cooled down.
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Dario Franchitti and the Judd family
- Actress Ashley Judd has had a rough relationship with her family, especially her half sister, Wynonna Judd. And when she married former car race driver Dario Franchitti, communications between them became limited.
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Dario Franchitti and the Judd family
- Although they're now divorced, the former couple have supported each other through all the turmoil with her family in the media. Sources: (Baby Gaga) (Insider) See also: All in the family—celebrity in-laws
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Meghan Markle and the royal family
- One of the most public in-law feuds in recent years, the toxic dynamic between Meghan Markle and Harry's family has been in the spotlight around the world.
© Getty Images
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Meghan Markle and the royal family
- From the incessant negative media coverage to the lack of support from the royals, it's understandable why Meghan and Harry opted for a new life in California.
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Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II
- While things did eventually smooth out between Camilla and Queen Elizabeth, it was far from easy when the pair met. The late Queen didn't approve of Camilla or her relationship with Charles from the beginning.
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Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II
- They both were married to other people when they began their public affair, which the Queen naturally disapproved. But in the end, Elizabeth gave her blessing.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- Before Jay-Z got together with Beyoncé, he didn't have the best reputation. Having been a drug dealer in his younger days, this was something her family was wary about.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- While both of Beyoncé's parents were apprehensive about Hova, her father, Mathew Knowles, especially didn’t get along with him at first.
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Jay-Z and the Knowles family
- And then there's the elevator incident from the 2014 Met Gala, when his sister-in-law, Solange Knowles, physically attacked him.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's parents
- When Brad Pitt started dating his now ex-wife, fans wondered what his family thought of his new partner. Especially because his former wife, Jennifer Aniston, was reportedly close with his parents, Bob and Jane Pitt.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's parents
- While there have been rumors of a tense relationship between Angelina and Brad's mother, things seem to have calmed down over the years.
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Jon Voight and Brad Pitt
- Angelina Jolie has always had a strained relationship with her father, actor Jon Voight. So when she got together with her now ex-husband, she wanted them to keep a distance.
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Jon Voight and Brad Pitt
- However, Pitt and Voight were rumored to have had chats where Jolie's father frequently talked badly about her. This obviously put a strain on their bonding. After the divorce, Voight has gotten closer to Jolie.
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Tom Cruise and the Holmes family
- Sure, even if Tom Cruise is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Katie Holmes' family wasn't convinced he was the right man for her.
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Tom Cruise and the Holmes family
- Her family called into question their 17-year age gap and his devotion to Scientology. And when she decided to leave Cruise after five years, her lawyer father helped her map out a surprise escape plan!
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Kanye West and Kris Jenner
- While Kanye is known for his talent, he's also known for his many controversial moments, which many believe may have led to his split from Kim Kardashian. But prior to the divorce, there were also a lot of tension between him and his mother-in-law, Kris Jenner.
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Kanye West and Kris Jenner
- Before Yeezy came along, Kris Jenner was the one behind the scenes orchestrating every move in Kim K's career. But after she got with him, he started taking charge. And this didn't sit too well with Jenner.
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Kris Humphries and the Kardashians
- Who can ever forget the 72-day marriage between Kim Kardashian and basketball player Kris Humphries? As the cameras followed their courtship on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' we could all see the tension between him and her family.
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Kris Humphries and the Kardashians
- As we got a look behind the scenes, both her sisters, Khloé and Kourtney, used to tease the NBA baller in front and behind his back. Yikes...
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Gordon Ramsay and Chris Hutcheson
- The famous chef was embroiled in a feud with his own father-in-law over some business deals gone wrong. Ramsay first got into business with Chris Hutcheson after he tied the knot with his daughter in 1996.
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Gordon Ramsay and Chris Hutcheson
- However, in 2010, Ramsay started investigating loans Hutcheson was taking from the company and discovered his father-in-law was living a double life with a mistress and two children. Needless to say, their relationship was never the same.
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Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family
- When a young Kobe Bryant was drafted out of high school and right into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers, his family was with him every step of the way. So when Vanessa came into the picture, things became tense between her and his family.
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Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family
- Kobe's parents wanted him to focus on his career and live his life before settling down with a girl. However, Kobe decided to go against his parents' wishes and married Vanessa in 2001. They stayed married until his death in 2020.
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Jenny McCarthy and Mark Wahlberg
- The actress married Donnie Wahlberg, Mark's older brother, in 2014. But even before tying the knot, there were rumors his family didn't care for her.
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Jenny McCarthy and Mark Wahlberg
- This seemed even more true when Mark Wahlberg didn't attend the wedding. He claimed he didn't go because it fell on the same day as his daughter's birthday.
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Dean McDermott and Candy Spelling
- Tori Spelling is the daughter of the late Aaron Spelling, who left his daughter with less than what she is used to. This has caused the actress turned reality star and her husband, Dean McDermott, to go into massive debt.
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Dean McDermott and Candy Spelling
- As a result, her mom, Candy Spelling, has been footing the bill for a lot of their spending. Therefore, it's not a shock that the money troubles have strained Dean's relationship with his mother-in-law.
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt versus their families
- When the reality couple married, Heidi underwent nearly a dozen plastic surgeries in one day, which bothered her mother and even her in-laws.
© Getty Images
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt versus their families
- Both of their families questioned if the pair's wedding was part of a storyline for the 'The Hills,' or the real deal. But married since 2008, and with two kids, tensions have probably cooled down.
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Dario Franchitti and the Judd family
- Actress Ashley Judd has had a rough relationship with her family, especially her half sister, Wynonna Judd. And when she married former car race driver Dario Franchitti, communications between them became limited.
© Getty Images
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Dario Franchitti and the Judd family
- Although they're now divorced, the former couple have supported each other through all the turmoil with her family in the media. Sources: (Baby Gaga) (Insider) See also: All in the family—celebrity in-laws
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Celebrities who had problems with their in-laws
A lot goes on behind closed doors
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Confusion, conflict, and irritation with in-laws are common in families around the world. It's incredibly stressful, especially when it involves your spouse. In the end, you're forced to pick sides and even play the peacemaker. This can quickly get old and put everyone in an uncomfortable situation. But if you've ever butted heads with your in-laws, don't worry: you're not alone. Many A-listers have been, and continue being, involved with in-law drama.
From Meghan Markle to Jay-Z, click on to discover the details.
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