Even famous people have family members who may embarrass them.
Politicians and celebrities have enough notoriety without pesky brothers and sisters getting in the way. Or perhaps they benefit from the diversion. The Baldwin brothers trade bad headlines, and Brandi Favre distracted from brother Brett's recent punishment.
Brandi Favre
Brandi Favre
Brandi (photos) was recently arrested on drug charges. The sheriff made an incriminating statement about Brandi's past.
Roger Clinton
Roger (photos) had drug mishaps, and Bill pardoned him. Roger has guest starred on several TV shows.
Hugh & Tony Rodham
Hugh and Tony Rodham (photos) were accused of scheming to build an ill-fated hazelnut empire. And later Hugh offered questionable legal services.
Daniel Baldwin
Among the famous Baldwin brothers, Daniel (photos) has caused the most trouble. He battled drug addiction for years. One of his brothers had recent financial problems.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya (photos) was the rebellious Jackson and renounced her family. She accused father Joe of abuse and held a press release denouncing her brother.
Jamie Lynn Spears
When Jamie Lynn (photos) became pregnant at a young age, the spotlight shifted off her sister. Jamie Lynn's employer issued a statement. The relationship between Jamie Lynn and her baby's father was highly publicized.
Eric Carter
This rapper shot his drug-afflicted brother, Eric, when Eric stole a personal possession from him.
Charlie Sheen
Despite his successful career, Charlie is the black sheep of a dynasty. His brother Emilio Estevez and his other brother and sister are all actors. Charlie has many domestic disturbances in his past, including an accidental shooting of his ex-fiancee.
Billy Carter
Billy (photos) officially established himself as the beer-drinking brother of this president. Then Billy irked the president with his foreign relations.
Neil Bush
Of all the Bush brothers, Neil (photos) has produced the most personal scandal. His savings and loan crisis tarnished his father's image. Subsequently, his divorce was infamous.
Donald Nixon
Donald Nixon was considered another political headache. Donald received a suspicious loan from Howard Hughes.
Sam Houston Johnson
President Lyndon Johnson had to keep tabs on his brother, Sam. The press corps benefitted from Sam's drunkenness. Sam wrote an incriminating book.