7 Celebrities With Estranged Family Relationships That'll Have You Calling For Peace

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We see celebrities as people with perfect lives. However, they often have to remind us that they're human and face challenges and relationship issues just like us.

Here are seven celebrities with estranged family relationships that'll have you calling for peace.

1. Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland became the latest celebrity to open up about estranged relationships with family members. While guest-hosting on Today with Hoda and Jenna, the R&B singer connected with her father, Christopher Lovett, after he was absent from her life for three decades.

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Rowland stated that she felt "abandoned" and banned her father from coming backstage when he came to see her perform with 'Destiny's Child.' She also talked about how Lovett wasn't ready to be a father and must have felt "terrible" which he assured her was true. The father and daughter reconnected five years ago, sharing their feelings and the process it took to repair their relationship.

2. Matthew McConaughey

McConaughey and his mother's bond was more potent than gorilla glue until she became "an obsessed fan." On an episode of Red Table Talk, in 2020, the Oscar winner described the moments his career took off and how that eventually led to an eight-year estrangement from his mother.

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He talked about how his mother, Kay, started leaking their conversations to the media, as he would call her every Sunday. She also allowed his childhood home to be bombarded by tabloids and welcomed them in for a tour to describe personal stories about McConaughey. The two were able to fix the cracks in their relationship after being apart for almost a decade in 2004.

3. Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey has always been vocal about her rocky relationship with her siblings, Alison and Morgan. In an interview with Apple TV's The Oprah Conversation, Carey described that her family viewed her as "an ATM Machine with a wig on."

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It's no secret that Alison and Morgan, who Carey refers to as 'ex siblings' and 'broken people,' sold her out many times even though she gave them 'thousands of dollars' before their relationship shattered. Both siblings reportedly believe that Carey was favored over them since childhood, yet Carey stated that's not true. It seems like the pieces of this relationship won't be reconnected as Carey says, "I have forgiveness in my heart... but I am not trying to invite anybody over to hang out..."

4. Justin Bieber

Being a teenage heartthrob comes with a lot of personal challenges. Justin Bieber and his mom, Pattie Mallette, relationship was pretty much inseparable until the Popstar began to see the ugly side of fame. During an interview with Billboard in 2015, Bieber revealed that his relationship with his mother was nonexistent during the lowest point of his life.

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" I was distant because I was ashamed. I never wanted my mom to be disappointed in me, and I know she was," Bieber said in an interview with Billboard in 2015. Although the pair spent some time not talking, their relationship seems to be better now as Justin wanted to rebuild their trust to become a better husband.

5. Meghan Markle

In Meghan Markle's family, everyone wants a piece of the royal pie. Markle's estranged father, Thomas, and sister, Samantha, wasted no time throwing dirt on her name as much as possible. The Markles won't let up from interviews to writing books about their estranged relationships.

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When Meghan and Prince Harry left the Royal Family, Thomas rushed to tell 'his truth' in a documentary titled Thomas Markle: My Story. He claims Meghan's decision was disappointing as she got to live every girl's dream of being a princess and seemed to throw it away for money. Their relationship is still estranged and doesn't seem like it'll change anytime soon.

6. Rihanna

The Barbados billionaire worked her way to the top, but with success comes relationship strains. Rihanna's father, Ronald, struggled to stay sober throughout her childhood. To help, she put him through a $58,000 malibu rehab program. Although the program didn't work, Rihanna still tried to patch things up with her dad.

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In 2014, Ronald was kicked out of her Diamond Ball in Beverly Hills for drunken behavior before she arrived. He also created a Fenty Entertainment company, which Rihanna sued him for in 2019. Ronald and a business partner used her likeliness to gain millions and even tried to book Rihanna for 15 Latin shows. It's uncertain how their relationship is now, but we're hoping for the best.

7. Selena Gomez

Selena's superstardom was undeniable, and her mother was aware of this at a young age. However, managing a star, who happens to be your child, is bound to put a hole in a bond. It's no secret that there were 'disagreements' between Selena and her mother, Mandy.

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There were rumors that Selena fired her parents, but Mandy made sure to shut those rumors down. She stated they never expected to manage her whole life. Mandy also included that they lost family time because everything was about business. The two are back inseparable after talking privately, and we're here for it.

Now, we have a question for YOU. Do you believe money and fame change celebrities or the people around them?