6 Celebrities Who Have Strained Relationships With Their Fathers (3 of 4)

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts, who has earned the nickname “Scream Queen” due to her success in horror movies and thrillers, has been estranged from her father, actor Eric Roberts, since her childhood and chooses not to speak about him. From his end, Eric has acknowledged that his battle with drug addiction, which began before Emma was born, caused significant damage in their relationship. It also didn’t help that when his sister Julia rose to fame, he insisted it was only because of him. Eric has expressed remorse and has also said he’s been told not to discuss either his daughter or sister.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson and her brother Oliver grew up in a loving environment thanks to mother Goldie Hawn and stepfather Kurt Russell, whom she calls “Pa.” Although estranged from her biological father, musician Bill Hudson, Kate Hudson has stated in interviews that she doesn’t spend a lot of time dwelling on their relationship and that while she doesn’t thoroughly understand why he lacks the capacity to be a dad to her and Oliver, she is at peace with things and believes that he still loves them even if from afar. She has even reached out to his other children—her half-siblings—and formed bonds with them.