15 Well-known Households With Extra Drama Than a Cleaning soap Opera

8. Baldwin Family

Not necessarily what you may consider when you think of the focal point of family drama, the Baldwin family mainly refers to the four brothers who are all actors: Alec, Daniel, William, and Stephen. They’ve been the center of tabloids regarding Alec’s volatile temper and political views, Daniel’s drug addiction and arrest, William’s divorce and bankruptcy, and Stephen’s religious conversion and tax evasion.

9. Smith Family

Actor and rapper Will Smith, his wife and actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and their children Jaden and Willow, who are also actors and musicians, always seem to be a topic of discussion. The family is known for their creativity, charisma, and success, as well as their unconventional and progressive views on parenting, marriage, and spirituality. Drama such as Will’s divorce from his first wife, Sheree Zampino, Jada’s affair with singer August Alsina, Jaden’s gender-fluid fashion, and Willow’s emancipation, and most recently, “The Slap” keep the media buzzing about the Smith family.

10. Sheen Family

The Sheens are Martin Sheen, his wife and actress Janet Sheen, and their children Emilio, Ramon, Carlos, and Renee, who are also actors. Carlos is better known as Charlie Sheen, one of Hollywood’s most controversial and troubled stars. The family has been involved in multiple incidents like Martin’s arrest for civil disobedience, Emilio’s divorce and alcoholism, Ramon’s low-profile career, Charlie’s drug abuse, domestic violence, HIV diagnosis, public meltdown, and Renee’s legal issues and mental illness.

11. Duggar Family

The Duggars are popular for their reality show, 19 Kids and Counting, which follows their lives as devout Christians who practice strict rules and values. The family includes parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children, some of whom are married and have their own children. The family has also faced significant scandals, such as Josh Duggar’s molestation of his sisters and cheating on his wife, Jill and Jessa Duggar’s lawsuits against their brother and the media, and Jedidiah Duggar’s secret marriage and political campaign. The family has also been criticized and boycotted for their conservative and controversial views on religion, politics, and sexuality.

12. The Royal Family

The royal family is the reigning monarchy of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms, formerly headed by Queen Elizabeth II. The family includes her husband, Prince Philip, their four children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, some of whom are prominent figures and public servants.

The family has also been involved in various dramas, such as Princess Diana’s death and divorce from Charles, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal duties and move to the US, Prince Andrew’s involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and Prince Philip’s death and funeral.

13. Lovato Family

This family consists of singer and actor Demi Lovato, her parents, Dianna De La Garza and Patrick Lovato, and her sisters Dallas and Madison. The family has been affected by various issues, such as Demi’s bipolar disorder, eating disorder, substance abuse, and overdose, Dianna’s addiction and divorce, Patrick’s cancer and death, and Madison’s bullying and depression.

14. Gosselin Family

The Gosselins have a reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, documenting their lives as parents of sextuplets and twins. The family includes parents Jon and Kate Gosselin and their children Cara, Madelyn, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel.

The biggest scandals include Jon and Kate’s divorce and custody battle, Jon’s multiple relationships and legal troubles, Kate’s dating show and firing, and Collin’s placement in a special needs facility. The family has also been divided and estranged, with some children living with Jon, some with Kate, and some not speaking to each other or their parents.

15. Trump Family

The Trumps are known for their business empire, political influence, and media presence. The family includes former US president Donald Trump, his wife Melania, and his five children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron. The drama is abundant, including Donald’s impeachment, election loss, and banned accounts, Donald Jr.’s engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle and involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, and much more.

They’ve also undergone multiple criminal investigations and indictments, ranging from tax fraud and falsifying business records to conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct an official proceeding. The family has also been divisive and polarizing, attracting loyal supporters and fierce critics.