Celebrities with children gone wild

These celebrity offspring have taken misbehavior to new heights, growing up in a world of power, wealth, and fame. Despite the privileges, the lack of boundaries can lead sometimes lead to early exposure to partying and substances. This list includes troubled kids from famous families proving money can’t buy everything, especially good judgment.

Cindy Crawford

On December 30, 2018, at the age of 19, Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, was arrested for driving under the influence in Beverly Hills, CA. The arrest occurred when he was pulled over for speeding, with police reportedly detecting the smell of alcohol. Gerber’s lawyer stated to TMZ that he takes the allegations seriously and is actively addressing them. He was subsequently released without bail.

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

Chet Hanks, the second son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, faced public struggles with drug addiction, leading him to enter rehab in 2015. Prior to seeking treatment, he encountered legal issues for rear-ending a driver named Terry Moogan in California. In 2016, Tom and Rita were co-defendants in Moogan’s lawsuit against Chet. Moogan claimed physical and emotional injuries from the crash, asserting that Hanks and Wilson were partially responsible due to their awareness of Chet’s sobriety challenges and ownership of the vehicle. Moogan alleged that Chet was “under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol” during the accident.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage’s son, Weston, born on December 26, 1990, faced legal troubles in 2011 when he was arrested for domestic violence. Additionally, he sought rehabilitation for drug abuse.

Robert Downey Jr.

In 2014, RDJ’s son, Indio Downey, was arrested for cocaine possession, facing a felony charge. Following the incident, his father, Robert Downey Jr., sent the 20-year-old to rehab.

Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, born on March 4, 1993, faced public scrutiny when a video surfaced in 2012 showing her appearing to use cocaine. Tragically, in 2015, she was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Bobbi Kristina remained in a coma for nearly six months and, unfortunately, passed away on July 26 of the same year.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan’s son, Jaycee, faced legal consequences in 2015 when he was entangled in a significant drug bust in Beijing. Despite his father, Jackie Chan, being appointed as an anti-drugs ambassador by the Chinese government in 2009, Jaycee was sentenced to six months in prison. Chinese authorities discovered over 100 grams of marijuana in the 32-year-old’s apartment.

Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, Scout, born on July 20, 1991, faced legal trouble when she was arrested for presenting a fake ID after being found with an open beer. In 2014, their youngest daughter, Tallulah, entered rehab at the age of 20 following years of engaging in hard partying.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus, born on December 24, 1990, faced legal issues in 2012 when he was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after a loud altercation with two women. In a more recent incident, Marcus drew attention when he shared a revealing photo on Twitter.

Michael Douglas

Cameron Douglas, son of actor Michael Douglas and Diandra Morrell Douglas, faced multiple arrests for drug offenses. In 2010, he received a 5-year prison sentence for selling methamphetamine from a luxurious Manhattan hotel. Due to repeated violations, including attempting to smuggle drugs into jail through his lawyer, he was placed in solitary confinement, nearly doubling his prison sentence. Cameron Douglas, now 34, is set for release in early 2018.

Hugh Hefner

In 2012, Hugh Hefner’s 21-year-old son faced legal trouble for assaulting his Playmate girlfriend, Claire Sinclair. He received a sentence of 52 weeks in a domestic violence program and a restraining order to stay away from Sinclair. Additionally, he was initially charged with vandalism for damaging her laptop, although this charge was later dismissed.

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie’s daughter, Nicole, born on September 21, 1981, faced legal issues when she was charged with possession of heroin in 2003. Additionally, she was convicted of drunk driving in 2006.

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen’s son, Charlie, born on September 3, 1965, has a history of legal troubles, including multiple arrests on drug and assault charges. More recently, he faced an emergency restraining order from his wife, whom he had assaulted and was previously arrested for in 2009.

George W. Bush

George W. Bush’s twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, born on November 25, 1981, found themselves facing legal consequences in 2001 when they were charged with underage alcohol offenses. At the time, the girls were only 20 years old, and the legal drinking age in Texas is 21.

Marlon Brando

The late son of Godfather star Marlon Brando, Christian Brando, was imprisoned after being convicted of manslaughter. In 1990, he killed his half-sister’s boyfriend. Christian’s sister, Cheyenne, had informed him about her boyfriend’s abusive behavior, leading Christian to shoot him on Marlon’s Mulholland Drive estate. Christian served a six-year prison sentence and was released in 1996.

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter, Kelly, born on October 27, 1984, faced legal trouble when she was arrested for assault in 2008. The incident occurred after she slapped Daily Mirror columnist Zoe Griffin at a club.

Johnny Cash

Country music legend Johnny Cash’s son, John Carter Cash, made headlines when he was arrested in Newfoundland in October 2014. While returning to the United States after a hunting trip, Cash, 44, attracted attention by stripping down to his underwear at Deer Lake airport. Although he was arrested, no charges were filed. Witnesses reported that he was cooperative, but there were conflicting reports suggesting he might have been either intoxicated or experiencing medical distress.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick, born in 1990, was in a car crash that resulted in his passenger suffering a brain injury requiring full-time home care. In 2007, Nick faced charges, including reckless driving involving serious bodily injury, use of a motor vehicle in commission of a felony, and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or higher while under the age of 21.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards’s daughter, Theodora, born on March 8, 1985, faced legal trouble in 2011 when she was arrested for writing graffiti on a convent wall. During the arrest, authorities discovered that she had marijuana and another controlled substance in her possession.

Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani’s daughter, Caroline, born in 1989, faced legal trouble in 2010 when she was arrested on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge after being caught stealing.

Joe Montana

Famed quarterback Joe Montana experienced issues with his son, Nate. In 2011, the 21-year-old was arrested for a DUI. Prior to that incident, he had faced charges of misdemeanor underage drinking, along with 10 other students, at a party at Notre Dame.

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal’s son, Redmond, born on January 30, 1985, encountered legal trouble in 2011 when he was arrested for firearms and drug charges during a traffic stop in Santa Monica.

Tommy Hilfiger

Richard Hilfiger, son of designer Tommy Hilfiger and a self-proclaimed aspiring rapper using the stage name Rich Hil, faced legal issues in 2010. He was arrested for possession of marijuana with suspicion of intent to sell and posted bail amounting to $20,000.

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne’s daughter, Montana, born in 1991, gained public attention in 2010 for releasing a sex tape.

Al Gore

Al Gore’s son, Al Gore III, born on October 18, 1982, faced legal trouble in 2007 when he was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana. The arrest occurred after deputies pulled him over for speeding.

Malcolm X

Malcolm X’s daughter, Qubilah Shabazz, born on December 25, 1960, faced serious charges in 1995 for allegedly plotting to kill Louis Farrakhan.

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi’s daughter, Stephanie, born on May 31, 1993, faced a serious situation in 2012 when she experienced a heroin overdose and was subsequently arrested for misdemeanor drug charges. Fortunately, she was admitted to the hospital and made a full recovery.

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte’s son, actor Brawley Nolte, encountered legal issues in 2009 when he was arrested for driving under the influence. The incident occurred as he was making a lane change on Pacific Coast Highway, resulting in a collision with another car. Brawley Nolte also failed a field sobriety test.

NeNe Leakes

Nene Leakes’s son, Bryson Bryant, born in 1989, faced legal troubles with arrests for shoplifting in 2011 and marijuana possession in 2010.

Joseph “Run” Simmons

Rev. Run’s son, JoJo Simmons, born on September 29, 1989, encountered legal issues when he was arrested for purchasing marijuana in 2009.

Cybill Shepherd

Cybill Shepherd’s son, Cyrus Zachariah, born in 1987, faced legal consequences when he was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport in 2010 for stealing from the carry-on luggage of two passengers.

Ice-T

Ice-T’s son, Tracy Marrow Jr., born in 1992, faced legal issues when he was arrested in 2011 for public urination.

Ryan O’Neal

Redmond O’Neal, the son of Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett, born on January 30, 1985, encountered legal trouble in 2011 when he was arrested for firearms and drug charges during a traffic stop in Santa Monica.

Eazy-E

In 2006, Eric Wright Jr., the son of Eazy-E, born in 1985, faced legal issues when he was arrested after being pulled over, and police officers discovered him with a concealed weapon.

James Brown

James Brown’s daughter, Venisha, was arrested in 2012 after a hit-and-run incident with a stolen vehicle.

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