Celebrities live in an alternate reality that many people just can’t comprehend. It isn't just the lavish lifestyles and the fancy houses, but the constant eyes always looking at them. Famous people get used to being in the spotlight, and the attention can be addictive. With people wanting to take their photographs on a daily basis, every move they make becomes more important than it should be. It is easy for celebrities to think they are the centre of the universe, especially when they are constantly in tabloids and magazines. This can even mean seeking publicity whether good or bad, just to stay in the headlines. Often, their number one priority is themselves, but when they have children they may find things start to change.

For some celebs, becoming a parent means settling down and prioritizing their kids just like the rest of the human race. Then, there are those who may love their kids, but love themselves that little bit more. This happens for a number of reasons. It could be the need to be famous, the money or an addiction they just can’t break. Other celebrities just have such a high maintenance “look” and appearance is everything with plastic surgery, caked on makeup and overdone spray tans the norm.

Read on to discover 15 celebrities who love themselves more than their kids...who will take the number one spot when it comes to self loving?

15 Kanye West - His One True Love Is Himself

No one loves Kanye quite as much as Kanye. He’s got that type of unconditional self-loving even the world's most motivational man, Tony Robbins would be envious of. As Kim Kardashian’s other half, the pair has two offspring with North West and Saint West. The rapper has now turned his hand to fashion design, and was once quoted as saying "Humbleness and humility? I don't like it, it doesn't feel natural." Kanye loves Kanye and he is not afraid to spread that message to the world. A long running joke stemmed from one of his 2004 hit singles where he compared himself to Jesus. That pretty much sums it up. He does have a little love left over for those he cares about, so his kids may be in with a chance. Remember the “Imma let you finish” line he interrupted Taylor Swift with back in 2009 to instead share the news of Beyonce’s best video win?

14 Katie Price - Beauty Over Family

Katie Price is the mother of 5 with Bunny, Princess, Harvey, Junior and Jett. She has always lived her life publicly and is the first to admit to being a fan of all that is plastic fantastic. Katie’s Instagram is packed with images of her body, and she even went as far as recently sharing a face lift clip. She loves the attention and has created an entire brand from revealing skin and controversy. Her children aren’t immune to this and are often put into the media to help boost her public profile. Katie has been criticised by her fans for the way she dresses her daughter Princess, who has been snapped in heavy makeup, fake nails and false eyelashes. Critics say this is inappropriate for a young girl who is being forced to grow up way too soon. So, is Katie setting a poor example for her kids? Hopefu, ly they will learn to accept their natural looks and not fall into that surgery spiral.

13 Tom Cruise - No More Contact

As one self obsessed star, we are surprised Tom Cruise doesn't actually go by his fancier full name “Thomas Cruise Mapother IV”. At 55 years of age, he is the father of three children, there are Isabella and Connor who he adopted with ex Nicole Kidman, and biological daughter Suri to ex-wife Katie Holmes. Tom is said to have had a very limited relationship with Suri, as his commitment to Scientology takes precedence. Mr Cruise takes on movie roles which could easily be played by men half his age, and that moment on the couch with Oprah Winfrey a few years ago pretty much summed up how he feels, about himself. It is very rare to see Tom and Suri together and it has even been reported that they have had no contact with one another for four years. With Katie Holmes playing the role of the sole parent, Tom surely sees his dentist more often than his child in order to maintain that pearly white smile.

12 Michelle Duggar -The Big Cover-Up

One of the most selfish mothers around has to be Michelle Duggar. Gaining fame on television series “19 Kids and Counting” this mother of (now) 20 refuses to take birth control. Shoving their family into the spotlight while expecting her older children to effectively raise their younger siblings was the norm for a woman who seemed to prefer that cute baby stage. This is a household which looked shiny on the outside but was severely damaged on the inside. Making the devastating decision to cover up the violation of a few of her younger children by their older sibling stunned the nation. Having made significant cash from showcasing their conservative views, this dysfunctional family had many people fooled. Michelle may like to be portrayed as the victim, however, she failed to protect her little ones in favour of protecting her own public persona and that of son Josh Duggar.

11 Madonna - The Selfie-Obsessed Mom Of 6

Even as she is just about to reach her 60’s, Madonna is still very much the Material Girl. She has always been provocative in her actions and clothing choices, and this has not changed even since having (and adopting) children. Daughter Lourdes is now a young woman and yet Madonna has only ramped up her presence on social media and has been criticized for setting a bad example for her kids. When Madonna first hit the radio, cameras were retro and all about film, but this musical diva has now become a slightly selfie obsessed Mama of six. Being in the spotlight for this long, celebrity status is important to The Queen of Pop and this seems to be her number one priority. M will still flaunt her body on stage in bondage style outfits, her skin baring style did not alter even with young impressionable children. The girl who never truly grows up, her status will always be important.

10 Gwyneth Paltrow - Kids Are Dragged Along For The Ride

The famously “consciously uncoupled” Gwyneth Paltrow might not be the typical attention seeking celebrity, but when she gave her first born the name Apple she raised more than a few eyebrows. From that moment it was clear she was more interested in making a statement and promoting her healthy living movement than the lifetime of teasing her child could potentially endure. She couldn’t even choose a deliciously sweet fruit such as “Strawberry”, no, it had to be (possibly) one of the most boring fruits around. Ms Paltrow has built a brand as a nature loving, healthy eating guru and her kids have been subjected to a gluten free, low carb diet. Sure, we are all for low sugar but where is the fun in being a kid if you can’t have the occasional cheeseburger? Her diet and lifestyle plan is highly publicised and her kids are dragged along for the ride.

9 Rosie O’Donnell - The Public Family Feud

Rosie O’Donnell has five children, but the most widely discussed relationship is the one she has with her adopted daughter Chelsea. Now estranged from one another, Rosie has displayed the entire saga publicly online rather than trying to protect her daughter. While Chelsea has reported O’Donnell had beaten her in the past and failed to visit her after a miscarriage, private events have been used as tools to be gain publicity. Regardless of who said what, Rosie has recently announced Chelsea is mentally ill and has enabled this battle to continue. It can be hard to relate to a parent who uses the media to continue a feud with their own child as it is only adding fuel to the fire. At this point, it is unlikely there will be a reunion between the two, as this dysfunctional family relationship is at an all-time low. Surely, Twitter was not built for hurtful family bashing.

8 Jenelle Evans - The True Definition

There is no doubt that having a child at a young age would have its obstacles, but Teen Mom 2 reality star Jenelle Evans is one celeb who appears to love herself more than her kids. She gave up her parental rights to her mother when her son Jace was just a baby and there have been ups and downs ever since. Jenelle now has a total of three children and is often accused of being a bad mom. With custody battles and temper tantrums, Jenelle has even threatened to quit the popular TV show after airing her dirty laundry. She allegedly passed marijuana onto her daughter after testing positive and has been slammed for putting herself ahead of her children. Unless things take a dramatic turn, it is believed by sources that she may end up losing custody of her other children. CPS is investigating and it is likely to get even messier as time goes on.

7 Kate Gosselin - Starving For Fame

Kate Gosselin and her family became famous after a range of TV appearances which ended with their reality show called Jon & Kate Plus 8. Sextuplets and twins made this to be a busy household and viewers were kept entertained and intrigued. Kate and her husband Jon split back in 2009, at which time Kate received her own show called Kate Plus 8. Since the demise of their relationship, revelations have come to light about Kate’s controversial parenting methods. Allegations include those of child abuse, and this money hungry mother has been criticised for putting her own quest for fame ahead of her children. Growing up in the spotlight cannot be easy for these 8 kids, but since having a taste of the celebrity life Kate was not about to let that go. Both Kate and Jon have made questionable decisions and either could have ended up on this list, but Kate wins for her self centred behaviour which has been labelled “trainwreck” by different sources.

6 Mel Gibson - Cant Kick The Bad Habits

Public perception of Mel Gibson has changed in recent years, and this all started when he was arrested for DUI back in 2006 and his mugshot went viral. Father of 9, yet still has not mastered the art of parenting. Mel had his youngest child earlier this year at age 61 to his 26 year old girlfriend. For the last decade the actor has had to reassess his life and this meant countless hours of therapy and “Mel time”. Prior to his latest lady, Mel Gibson had a child with Oksana Grigorieva and a very rocky relationship. Even as recently as 2016 he was still offering her up expletives and she may have lost her chance at 14 million dollars by disclosing details he would have rather kept hidden. Mel has now spoken publicly about his addiction to alcohol so his latest child may have a chance at having a relationship with him.

5 Kate Moss - Old, Wild, And Still Free

Kate Moss was the IT girl of the ‘90s as one of the most sought after supermodels. This English model was discovered at just 14 and her career skyrocketed as she made the skinny “waif” look fashionable. Her daughter Lila Grace is now 15 but she has had to deal with a mother who has had an interesting life and plenty of vices. Whether or not she took heroin to get the “heroin chic” look she was so famous for is up for debate, but she has been caught red handed with cocaine on numerous occasions. Trips to rehab and nights of heavy partying are not entirely unexpected from those in the modelling industry, but there is a time when you have to love your child more than your lifestyle. Daughter Lila has now started a career as a model, so hopefully Kate can help her to avoid making the same mistakes.

4 Shauna Sand - Kids Come Second

Former Playmate and actress Shauna Sand is never far from drama, and according to her ex Lorenzo Lamaz she is unfit to be a mother and that she even slept with her 18 year old step son. As the mother of three girls, Alexandra, Victoria and Isabella, she was criticised for her behaviour as all three girls elected to live with their father. Appearing in adult tapes, being arrested and showing way too much skin is what Shauna is now most known for. This real life Barbie Doll knows that blonde hair, big lips and tanned skin will always get noticed. It is hard to believe Shauna is 46 years old, and she certainly isn’t lacking in self love and she does have a body many would be envious of. For someone who has gone as far as having diamonds in her teeth, a high maintenance beauty routine such as hers is sure to take priority over parenting.

3 Octomom - All About The Paycheck

Nadya Suleman gained the nickname Octomom when she gave birth to octuplets, even though she was already the mother of 6 other children. Yes, a total of 14 children. Her octuplets are now 8 years old but the controversy began even before they were born. Nadya used the services of a fertility doctor and pretty quickly it became obvious she had a quest for fame and fortune. For someone who was single and financially incapable of providing for her children, Octomom went to great lengths to make the most of any and all publicity she could gain. With many controversial decisions made, she even spent some time working in the adult industry. When it comes to parents who put themselves before their kids, this one takes the cake she always chose publicity (good or bad) before her responsibility. In recent times Nadya has changed her name to Natalie and has admitted to her rocky past and plastic surgery. Hopefully, she has seen the light and can give her children a less controversial future.

2 Pamela Anderson - The Good Role Model

The original Baywatch blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson is known for her bikini body and her tumultuous past relationship with rocker Tommy Lee. Pammy is the mother of two teenage boys with Dylan and Brandon, but she hasn’t always put her kids before herself. With a history of drug and alcohol abuse, the party lifestyle is no stranger to this pin up girl. She has been on the cover of Playboy a record number of 13 times, and this scantily clad type of self promotion is something her boys will always have to live with. Even at the age of 50 she has still recently revealed all in her birthday suit for King Kong Magazine. All of this skin shows she would never miss a chance to get her clothes off for the sake of a good photo, which would likely be uncomfortable when her sons have their friends over.

1 Dina Lohan - Attention, Attention, Attention

Poor Lindsay Lohan has been blessed with not one, but two self centred parents with both Dina and Michael Lohan. Who is worse? Let's go with Mom, with this to deal with it is no wonder she has fallen off the rails more than once. Mother Dina Lohan is a television personality but her claim to fame is through her daughter. Acting more like a sister and an enabler than a responsible parent, there had to have been a point where Dina stepped in and played the role of Mom. But, she never has. Media attention and financial reward are apparently more important than Lindsay’s mental health. Regina George and her Burn Book (from hit teen movie Mean Girls) is tame compared to real life Dina’s shenanigans. Back in 2016 Lindsay Lohan was said to have announced she was done with her mother, and that is probably a good thing.

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