10 Celebrities Who Just No Longer Care

Being in the limelight is stressful. Part of that is the lack of privacy. Celebrities and public figures in particular receive very little time to themselves and when they get it, they’re constantly being followed by adoring fans. While adoring fans are always appreciated, conversations in public restrooms when a celeb is trying to do their business are not. And paparazzi are always a nuisance. Another drawback to fame is the hate celebs get from others. It’s impossible to please everyone (I mean, even Jesus can’t make everyone happy if you look at those who don’t believe), and celebs see a lot more hate than the rest of us. While we sit happily in our homes blissfully unaware of the hate being spewed from the mouths of others we know, celebrities see it on the cover of magazines, on television, in the news and online. It’s not an easy thing to live with now that it’s so easy for fans to use their ‘hidden behind a computer screen’ bravery to say things they’d likely never have the courage to say in real life.

The stress of that combined with pressure to look and behave a certain way, to always be ‘on’ and to live a life that isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be is oftentimes too much for some celebs, and they all but give up. These celebs, for instance, seem to have given up on their careers and/or caring about their looks, and that might be good for them.

Val Kilmer

He was once a heartthrob who worked frequently, but he’s let himself go over the years. There’s nothing wrong with that; it’s his body and his choice. But it’s plain to see he’s given up on caring what Hollywood thinks about his looks – and that might be empowering.

Jessica Simpson

While we think she cares, there was a time in which she was living her life the way she wanted to and it appeared to everyone else that she’d all but given up. She worked hard to stay fit and thin for so long that when she decided to let go and put on some weight, she was criticized for that. What makes us happy, however, is that she seems to be healthy and happy and less concerned with what others think; we love that.

Shia Lebouf

The former child-star turned major motion picture actor has really made some changes in his life, including appearing to give up on Hollywood. He’s made some seriously bad decisions over the past few years, and they’re catching up to him a number of ways. It’s probably not too late for him to get back on the right path, but his career might not be the same.

John Travolta

There are some who say that the one-time heartthrob has let himself go, and people are talking about that like it’s the most important thing on the planet. Sure, he’s gained a little weight. But he’s a man who is aging more gracefully than many, and who really cares? You know, he lost a son, he’s got a new child at home and he’s living his life. Let’s let him be.

Lindsay Lohan

The phrase “hot mess” was made popular by this one, I’m telling you. She’s managed to wreck her career and despite more than her fair share of second chances, she has not yet made the effort to improve her life and get back on track. She clearly no longer cares, and that’s fine with us. But she does need to get some help.

Axl Rose

Now here’s a man who has let himself go. But then again, why do we even care? It’s his body, his decision. He’s provided us with amazingly entertaining music and many great memories growing up, and that should count for something, right? So he’s let himself go and he no longer seems to care about anything in Hollywood anymore. Let’s not give him a hard time about it. He’s can do what he wants.

Joaquin Phoenix

Perhaps he’s not given up. We’re not sure what he’s done, exactly. He quit Hollywood and acted as if he’d given up, and then he was back with a “just kidding” and a new film. We’re not sure what happened here, but we do know that he seems not to care what anyone else thinks. And good for him; why should he care what other people think of him in the first place?

Mischa Barton

She was the nicest mean girl on television when she was on “The OC,” and everyone adored her. Unfortunately, she seems to have given up any direction she ever had to pursue who only knows what. She’s got family issues, financial issues, weight issues, and so many other issues that she probably needs to address, but she doesn’t seem to care to address them.

Edward Furlong

He’s had his fair share of troubles, but just when you think that he’s getting better he goes off and gets into more trouble yet again. He’s just the kind of person who seems to have no direction and not a care in the world as far as his life is concerned, and that is a shame. What was once a promising career for the young actor turned into a mess of epic proportions with his many rehab stints and arrests.

Amanda Bynes

Word on the street is that Bynes suffers from a mental disorder and that she’s not doing a very good job of taking her prescribed medications. It happens, but usually not to people famous enough to make anyone really notice. She seems to have given up on her career and her reputation, and that makes us wonder whether or not she’s ever going to get the help she needs. We hope so, because she was one of our favorite stars growing up. She’s hilarious and talented, and it would be a shame to see her live like this for the rest of her life.

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