10 celebs whose children landed up in jail: From Bon Jovi to Cindy Crawford
10 celebs whose children have landed them in the headlines for all the wrong reasons
Celebrities and their families often lead lives under the public eye, with their every move scrutinized. Despite the perks of fame and wealth, some celebrity offspring have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Here’s a look at 10 celebrities whose children have made headlines for their legal troubles.
1. Robert Downey Jr - Indio Downey
In 2016, Robert Downey Jr, a recovering drug addict, witnessed his son, Indio Downey, get arrested for drug possession. Indio was caught using drugs in a vehicle, where police found cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. Though he avoided jail time, Indio was ordered to undergo treatment. His record was later expunged after he successfully stayed clean for 18 months.
2. Cindy Crawford - Presley Gerb
On December 30, 2018, supermodel Cindy Crawford's son, Presley Gerber, was arrested for driving under the influence in Beverly Hills, CA. The 19-year-old was pulled over for speeding and was found to smell of alcohol. Gerber took the allegations seriously and began addressing the issue immediately.
3. Nicolas Cage - Weston Cage
Nicolas Cage's son, Weston Cage, born on December 26, 1990, has faced several legal issues, including domestic violence in 2011, and a recent arrest in April 2024 for allegedly assaulting his mother, Christina Fulton, during a mental health crisis. Weston was booked for assault with a deadly weapon but was released on $150,000 bail, reportedly funded by his father.
4. Jackie Chan - Jaycee Chan
Jackie Chan's son, Jaycee Chan, was sentenced to six months in prison in Beijing in 2015 after a drug bust revealed more than 100 grams of marijuana in his apartment. This arrest was particularly notable as Chan had been named an anti-drugs ambassador by the Chinese government in 2009.
5. Michael Douglas - Cameron Douglas
Cameron Douglas, the son of actor Michael Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra Morrell Douglas, has been arrested multiple times for drug offenses. In 2010, he received a five-year prison sentence for selling methamphetamine. His sentence was nearly doubled after he repeatedly violated prison rules, including arranging for his lawyer to smuggle drugs into jail.
6. Laurence Fishburne - Montana Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne's daughter, Montana, has had numerous legal troubles. In 2009, she was arrested for prostitution at 17. In 2010, she released a controversial adult film and was later arrested for battery and false imprisonment after an altercation with her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend. More recently, she was arrested for drunk driving.
7. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - Scout and Tallulah Willis
Scout Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, was arrested in 2012 for underage drinking and using a fake ID. In 2014, her younger sister Tallulah entered rehab at age 20 after years of hard partying.
8. Jon Bon Jovi - Stephanie Bongiovi
In November 2012, Jon Bon Jovi's daughter, Stephanie Bongiovi, was arrested after overdosing on heroin in her college dorm. Police found heroin, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. She was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and other related offenses.
9. Martin Sheen - Charlie Sheen
Martin Sheen's son, Charlie Sheen, born on September 3, 1965, has a long history of legal troubles. He has been arrested multiple times on drug and assault charges. In 2016 he was given an emergency restraining order from his ex fiancee Brett Rossi whom he had assaulted, leading to his arrest back in 2009.
10. Wynonna Judd - Grace Pauline Kelley
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Pauline Kelley, was arrested in Alabama for indecent exposure on April 5, 2024. Kelley allegedly exposed herself to drivers at the intersection of Interstate 65 and Highway 14. She was taken into custody and charged with two misdemeanors for exposing her breasts and lower body.
