8 celebrities who do not get along with their siblings: From Meghan Markle to Britney Spears

8 celebs who are estranged from their siblings including Julia Roberts and Charlie Sheen

While many celebrity families raise happy, well-adjusted children, some are damaged, and contentious, and some have terrible, troubled children. It is evident from the siblings of some famous people that because they share the same last name and bloodline, it does not imply they will be as successful, sane, or even upright. Here are 10 celebrities who are estranged from their brothers and sisters.

1. Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn Spears

Britney Spears rose to fame as a pop icon at the age of 17, inspiring all the girls. Britney's younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, entered the spotlight in 2002. She began her acting career, unlike her older sister, by starring in the television series 'All That' before landing her own program, 'Zoey 101', Jamie eventually realized that her older sister was more successful than she was, and a resentful but not intense rivalry developed between the two. However, the sisters resolved their disagreements and refused to let this matter drive them apart. Jamie prioritized her family, while Britney concentrated on resuming her pop singing career.

2. Mariah Carey and sister Alison Carey

Mariah Carey released a statement on Monday, August 26 that her mother Patricia and sister Alison died tragically on the same day. The relationship between the two sisters remained complicated and nuanced until Alison's death. The five-time Grammy Award winner revealed in her 2020 memoir, 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' that she was cut off from both Alison and her brother Morgan. She claimed that it was "emotionally and physically safer for me to not have any contact." Moreover, Alison filed a $1.2 million lawsuit against Mariah for "vindictive" reasons after the memoir was published, citing "immense emotional distress".

3. Julia Roberts and brother Eric Roberts

The brother and sister pair fell out in 1993 when Julia chose to support her brother's ex-wife. The conflict centered on Eric and Kelly's daughter, Emma Roberts, an actress from the television series 'American Horror Story.' After a decade of distance, Eric gave in and got back in touch with his sister Julia shortly after she gave birth to her twins. They were immediately back on speaking terms after he visited her at the hospital. According to the Independent, Eric was not permitted to discuss his famous Oscar-winning sister before their reconciliation.

4. Madonna and brother Christopher Ciccone

A highly visible feud between Madonna and her brother Christopher Ciccone began in 2008 due to his decision to write a memoir detailing his experiences living with Madonna. Christopher revealed certain private information about Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Richie in his biography, 'Life with My Sister Madonna,' which was not intended for public consumption. He claimed in the 2008 book that the singer cheated on Guy Richie. However, Christopher claimed to reporters in 2012 that he and his sister got along better than they did a few years earlier.

5. Meghan Markle and brother Tom Markle

Meghan's brother Tom Markle found himself homeless and without money following his split with his fiancee in 2020. Tom expressed at the time that he had grown tired of his sister giving all of her time to charity while her own family was in great need. He claimed his mental health has deteriorated since Meghan and Prince Harry got together, and he was forced to move in with his aging mother when his life "fell apart." Tom's situation eventually improved, as he appeared in the Australian version of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2021, per The Sun.

6. Beyonce and sister Solange Knowles

Stardom comes with extreme highs and lows, and Beyonce and Solange Knowles' sibling relationship over the years is no different. The animosity apparently stemmed from Solange's constant feeling of being in her older sister's shadow. Queen Bey was fortunate to have a successful solo career when her band Destiny Child split. However, Solange's music career did not take off. But Beyonce only has kind things to say about her younger sister, even though there may have been a breach between the two.

7. Mark Wahlberg and brother Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie became the first Walhlberg to become famous with his band New Kids on the Block but his fame faded once his band disbanded. Although he began his career as a rapper, Mark Wahlberg is currently more recognized for his acting than for his vocals. Mark became the target of intense public criticism when he did not attend his brother Donnie Wahlberg's wedding to 'Scary Movie' actress Jenna McCarthy in 2014. The 'Boogie Nights' star is said to have taken his wife's side by choosing not to attend the wedding, leading to rumors that suggested the two Wahlberg wives did not get along.

8. Charlie Sheen and brother Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen are two of the most well-known brothers in Hollywood. Charlie's wild actions might have been the reason for his brother's decision to separate himself from Charlie and remain silent when asked about him in interviews. In an interview with The Telegraph, Estevez said that despite having been "raised under the same roof," he has never been able to relate to Charlie's problems. Estevez admitted that he wished Charlie nothing but the best. However, it seems like Charlie's past transgressions stand between the brothers and prevent him from heeding his brother's advice.