Every family has a black sheep. You can't go to a family reunion without running into at least one son, grandson, or nephew - or daughter, granddaughter, or niece - who just can't seem to fit in. Thus, it shouldn't be a surprise that famous people have their own "black sheep of the family." No matter how successful and rich celebrities might get, they'll still have one or two celebrity siblings or celebrity children who fail to impress and thus fall by the wayside. (Case in point: Michael Douglas's son and brother.) Other times, if the famous family in question is particularly scummy, then someone in it might be deemed the black sheep just because he's worse than everyone else in the family. (Case in point: Michael Lohan.)
Famous people with black sheep in their family run the gamut from politicians to musicians to Hollywood stars, and they never fail to be embarrassed by their recalcitrant relatives. Just imagine trying to be President of the United States when you have a brother who drunkenly pees in public on the reg. (See: Jimmy Carter's bro.) Or imagine trying to build a career as a sexpot pop star when you have a dad doing interviews in which he calls you fat and stupid. (See: Rihanna.)
The black sheep of the family doesn't always have to be crazy or weird, either. Sometimes he or she can earn the title just for being less successful than their siblings or parents. For example, Rob Kardashian isn't particularly strange personality-wise, but he definitely doesn't stack up to his siblings and mother in terms of individual fame. That sock line didn't quite take off like Kim's... well, whatever Kim does.
Cast your votes below for the strangest, craziest, and most baffling celebrity black sheep and rest assured that there are plenty of Hollywood celebs who have relatives who are just as nutty as yours!
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Al Gore III
You'd think that the son of a US Vice President might have a little bit of decorum, but apparently that memo was lost on Al Gore III. Although he's mellowed out (and even gotten married) in recent years, Albert III got himself into plenty of trouble with the law back in the day. He was charged with prescription drug possession twice and even faced jail time at one point.
Redmond O'Neal
Unlike his mother, Farrah Fawcett, Redmond O'Neal is no angel. The troubled son (seen here with his dad, Oscar nominee Ryan O'Neal) has served jail time and has been in and out of rehab, and is on probation for drug charges until 2016.
Neil Connery
007, he is not. Sean Connery's actor brother Neil has only managed to land bit roles here and there, and is best known for capitalizing on his brother's fame in the Bond parody O.K. Connery. No one really knows what he's been up to otherwise.
Mariah Carey's Sister Alison Carey Scott
Megadiva and multiplatinum singer Mariah Caey might be blessed with fame and fortune to spare, but her sister, Alison Carey Scott, hasn't been so lucky. As Mariah continues to throw fits when there's no Cristal, a lack of two dozen white roses, and no "dark-colored couches without busy patterns," in her dressing room, her sister is battling with minor issues such as AIDS, liver cancer, addiction, and homelessness.
Rod Stewart's Son Sean Stewart
Sean Stewart has managed to scrape by with the steady income he receives from his famous dad, but he hasn't really amounted to much himself. At this point, he's mostly known for dating Adrienne Maloof from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and for his troublesome drinking problem.
Nick Cannon's Brother Gabriel Cannon
Nick Cannon's brother Gabriel was arrested in 2011 for theft and assault, just as Nick was expecting twins with his baby mama Mariah Carey. Perhaps Nick will have more time for his troubled brother now that he's separated from Mariah.
Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty
Rihanna's mom has always been an inspirational, influential figure in her life, but her dad, Ronald Fenty, is another story. In 2012, Fenty called his daughter "fat" and implied that she should get back with her physically abusive ex, Chris Brown. Rihanna has since talked about how her dad used to beat her mom when she was younger.
Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson
Although she has started showing signs of sanity and musical talent in recent years, Tyka Nelson - i.e., the woman formerly known as Prince's sister - was legitimately off-putting during the '80s and '90s. Back in the day, she was well-known for bringing a stuffed dinosaur named Jazz to all of her media interviews and for naming her kids - no joke - "President" and "Sir."
Jimi Hendrix's Brother Leon Hendrix
Around the time when Jimi Hendrix, one of the most influential guitarists of all time, died at 27, his brother Leon hadn't accomplished much more than getting arrested for stealing a fur coat. However, Leon did go on to produce a crappy rock album called Keeper of the Flame which totally exploited his famous brother's death in the form of the song "Jimi and Me." Unfortunately (or fortunately?), he was not able to capitalize much on his brother's legendary fame and he now lives a modest life with his doctor girlfriend in Los Angeles.
Kathy Griffin's Brother Kenny Griffin
A lot of comedians have had super effed up childhoods, and Kathy Griffin is no exception. Her addict brother, Kenny, served time in jail and even molested Kathy when she was little. She also saw him beat his wife right in front of her.