Emancipated Celebrities (12 images)

After quitting high school in the ninth grade, the "Pride and Prejudice" actress emancipated herself from her mother at age 16 to start her acting career. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Carter filed for emancipation from his mother at age 16, accusing her of stealing $100,000 from his account. Carter later dropped the suit, and the two have reportedly reconciled. cc/STAR MAX/Russ Einhorn UPI

Lewis was emancipated at age 14. Shortly after, she moved in with friend Karen Black, dropped out of high school and developed a drug problem. She's now a Scientologist. (UPI Photo/David Silpa)

Drew Barrymore's tumultuous childhood, riddled with drug and alcohol abuse, seemed at peace after she left rehab and emancipated herself from her mother. UPI/Rune Hellestad