Want to Get Emancipated From Your Parents? Better Be Rich

On Your Own

Eliza Shapiro on the famous stars who emancipated themselves—and why it’s a terrible idea for everyone else.

Published May 17 2013 4:45AM EDT

Will Smith’s son may be able to joke about legally emancipating himself from his famous parents, but for the majority of kids, there’s nothing funny about it.

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Want to Get Emancipated From Your Parents? Better Be Rich

Eliza Shapiro on the famous stars who emancipated themselves—and why it’s a terrible idea for everyone else.

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Eliza Shapiro