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Terrence Howard
- Terrence Howard, a well-known actor, is recognized for his role as a tough character in the popular television show 'Empire.' His father, on the other hand, gained infamy in the 1970s due to his involvement in a widely reported crime.
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Tyrone Howard
- Tyrone Howard, the father of the actor, is reportedly involved in a case known as the "Santa Line Slaying." Different accounts suggest that Tyrone murdered a man who attacked him while they were queuing to meet Santa Claus at a shopping center.
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Drew Barrymore
- The Hollywood star has experienced a tumultuous life both on and off the public stage.
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John Drew Barrymore
- John Drew Barrymore, her father, also had a respected career as an actor. But he faced several legal issues related to drug abuse, public drunkenness, and domestic violence from the 1950s through the 1960s.
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Woody Harrelson
- Harrelson, a remarkable actor, has encountered some legal issues. Notably, he has evaded the police multiple times, even comically depicting one incident in his movie 'Lost in London.'
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Charles Harrelson
- Charles Harrelson, a renowned hitman, outshines his son, Woody. He allegedly killed a US District Judge in 1979, managed to evade capture, and was even rumored to be involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Charlize Theron
- Charlize Theron gained recognition for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film 'Monster.' However, Theron was already familiar with death before portraying this character.
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Charles Jacobus Theron
- One night, when she was just 15, Theron's alcoholic father allegedly started firing his gun and threatened Charlize and her mother, who retaliated and killed him. Afterwards, Theron and her mother moved from South Africa to the United States.
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Tupac Shakur
- Tupac Shakur, a renowned cultural figure, encountered police issues along with involvement in noteworthy criminal cases.
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Afeni Shakur
- Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, was reportedly linked to the Black Panther party. She faced charges related to bombings in New York while expecting Tupac and chose to represent herself in court. Eventually, she was found not guilty.
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Nicki Minaj
- Nicki Minaj has openly discussed her challenges growing up and as an adult, particularly due to her father's actions.
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Robert Maraj
- Nicki Minaj claims that her father, Robert Maraj, attempted to murder her mother by burning the house down. It's not known whether he was punished for his alleged crime.
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Kellie Pickler
- The country singer has had a prosperous career since her time on 'American Idol'.
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Bo Pickler
- However, Pickler's dad, Bo, has been to jail many times. He was involved in a stabbing back in 2003, and became a fugitive 10 years later after violating his probation.
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Jackie Chan
- Jackie Chan's parents have a fascinating Hollywood story, making them hugely popular worldwide.
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Charles and Lee-Lee Chan
- His father, Charles, was a secret Chinese Nationalist agent who clashed with the Communists. Meanwhile, his mother, Lee-Lee Chan, was an illegal opium trader. Sean Lau (left) and Tang Wei (right) played Chan's parents in the film 'A Tale of Three Cities.'
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Lindsay Lohan
- Lindsay Lohan has had numerous encounters with the law, ranging from drunk driving to drug possession.
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Michael Lohan
Michael
- However, her father, Michael Lohan, was engaged in various illegal activities, including insider trading and probation violation, which resulted in a prison sentence. Moreover, he has faced multiple arrests for domestic violence.
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Lily and Alfie Allen
- One is a singer in the pop genre, while the other works as an actor in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones.' Clearly, the Allen siblings have made significant progress in their lives.
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Keith Allen
- However, their father, Keith Allen, has a history of troublemaking, having spent time behind bars for car theft. The siblings made regular visits to their incarcerated father.
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Keanu Reeves
- Despite being a popular actor, Keanu Reeves has faced numerous challenges throughout his life.
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Samuel Nowlin Reeves, Jr.
- When Keanu Reeves was a boy, his father was handed a 10-year prison sentence for trafficking heroin. The actor's mom, Patricia Taylor, took care of her son alone during this time.
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Tobey Maguire
- Tobey Maguire is widely known for portraying positive characters in the film industry. In contrast, his father had a reputation for being a bad boy.
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Vincent Maguire
- His father, Vincent Maguire, was a convicted bank robber. That sounds like a job for Spider-Man!
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Leighton Meester
- The star of 'Gossip Girl' has a complex relationship with her mother, Constance, who was implicated in a significant criminal scheme.
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Constance Meester
- Constance Meester was incarcerated for her alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation, specifically the illicit transportation of marijuana from Jamaica to the United States. Leighton was subsequently raised by her grandparents until Constance was released.
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Hayden Panettiere
- Hayden Panettiere gained recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the hit series 'Heroes' and for her dedication to activism.
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Skip Panettiere
- But when she was 18, her father, Skip (pictured far right), was jailed for spousal battery. Her parents would eventually divorce in 2012.
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Hope Solo
- The pioneering goalkeeper faced difficulties on her way up. Her father had an inconsistent presence in her childhood.
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Jeffrey Solo
- Hope Solo was actually conceived in jail, when her father was serving time for embezzlement. He also kidnapped Hope and her brother from a baseball game when they were little.
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Terrence Howard
- Terrence Howard, a well-known actor, is recognized for his role as a tough character in the popular television show 'Empire.' His father, on the other hand, gained infamy in the 1970s due to his involvement in a widely reported crime.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Tyrone Howard
- Tyrone Howard, the father of the actor, is reportedly involved in a case known as the "Santa Line Slaying." Different accounts suggest that Tyrone murdered a man who attacked him while they were queuing to meet Santa Claus at a shopping center.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
Drew Barrymore
- The Hollywood star has experienced a tumultuous life both on and off the public stage.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
John Drew Barrymore
- John Drew Barrymore, her father, also had a respected career as an actor. But he faced several legal issues related to drug abuse, public drunkenness, and domestic violence from the 1950s through the 1960s.
© Public Domain
4 / 31 Fotos
Woody Harrelson
- Harrelson, a remarkable actor, has encountered some legal issues. Notably, he has evaded the police multiple times, even comically depicting one incident in his movie 'Lost in London.'
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
Charles Harrelson
- Charles Harrelson, a renowned hitman, outshines his son, Woody. He allegedly killed a US District Judge in 1979, managed to evade capture, and was even rumored to be involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Charlize Theron
- Charlize Theron gained recognition for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film 'Monster.' However, Theron was already familiar with death before portraying this character.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
Charles Jacobus Theron
- One night, when she was just 15, Theron's alcoholic father allegedly started firing his gun and threatened Charlize and her mother, who retaliated and killed him. Afterwards, Theron and her mother moved from South Africa to the United States.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
Tupac Shakur
- Tupac Shakur, a renowned cultural figure, encountered police issues along with involvement in noteworthy criminal cases.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Afeni Shakur
- Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, was reportedly linked to the Black Panther party. She faced charges related to bombings in New York while expecting Tupac and chose to represent herself in court. Eventually, she was found not guilty.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
Nicki Minaj
- Nicki Minaj has openly discussed her challenges growing up and as an adult, particularly due to her father's actions.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
Robert Maraj
- Nicki Minaj claims that her father, Robert Maraj, attempted to murder her mother by burning the house down. It's not known whether he was punished for his alleged crime.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
Kellie Pickler
- The country singer has had a prosperous career since her time on 'American Idol'.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
Bo Pickler
- However, Pickler's dad, Bo, has been to jail many times. He was involved in a stabbing back in 2003, and became a fugitive 10 years later after violating his probation.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
Jackie Chan
- Jackie Chan's parents have a fascinating Hollywood story, making them hugely popular worldwide.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
Charles and Lee-Lee Chan
- His father, Charles, was a secret Chinese Nationalist agent who clashed with the Communists. Meanwhile, his mother, Lee-Lee Chan, was an illegal opium trader. Sean Lau (left) and Tang Wei (right) played Chan's parents in the film 'A Tale of Three Cities.'
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Lindsay Lohan
- Lindsay Lohan has had numerous encounters with the law, ranging from drunk driving to drug possession.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
Michael Lohan
Michael
- However, her father, Michael Lohan, was engaged in various illegal activities, including insider trading and probation violation, which resulted in a prison sentence. Moreover, he has faced multiple arrests for domestic violence.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Lily and Alfie Allen
- One is a singer in the pop genre, while the other works as an actor in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones.' Clearly, the Allen siblings have made significant progress in their lives.
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Keith Allen
- However, their father, Keith Allen, has a history of troublemaking, having spent time behind bars for car theft. The siblings made regular visits to their incarcerated father.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
Keanu Reeves
- Despite being a popular actor, Keanu Reeves has faced numerous challenges throughout his life.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
Samuel Nowlin Reeves, Jr.
- When Keanu Reeves was a boy, his father was handed a 10-year prison sentence for trafficking heroin. The actor's mom, Patricia Taylor, took care of her son alone during this time.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
Tobey Maguire
- Tobey Maguire is widely known for portraying positive characters in the film industry. In contrast, his father had a reputation for being a bad boy.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Vincent Maguire
- His father, Vincent Maguire, was a convicted bank robber. That sounds like a job for Spider-Man!
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
Leighton Meester
- The star of 'Gossip Girl' has a complex relationship with her mother, Constance, who was implicated in a significant criminal scheme.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
Constance Meester
- Constance Meester was incarcerated for her alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation, specifically the illicit transportation of marijuana from Jamaica to the United States. Leighton was subsequently raised by her grandparents until Constance was released.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Hayden Panettiere
- Hayden Panettiere gained recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the hit series 'Heroes' and for her dedication to activism.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
Skip Panettiere
- But when she was 18, her father, Skip (pictured far right), was jailed for spousal battery. Her parents would eventually divorce in 2012.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
Hope Solo
- The pioneering goalkeeper faced difficulties on her way up. Her father had an inconsistent presence in her childhood.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
Jeffrey Solo
- Hope Solo was actually conceived in jail, when her father was serving time for embezzlement. He also kidnapped Hope and her brother from a baseball game when they were little.
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Famous people with criminal parents
These celebrities overcame personal obstacles and achieved remarkable success
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Not all celebrities are born into privilege. There are some well-known public figures who have faced hardships in life, particularly those who grew up with parents involved in criminal activities. If you're interested, click on the link to read some truly unsettling stories and learn about the celebrities with parents who were convicted of crimes.
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