I don't think its possible to be entirely independent or dependent on others emotionally mentally etc. just like its not possible to make art entirely for yourself or entirely for others. Anything and everything someone does is both for themselves and someone else.
At the end of the day they have the veto to say "hey f off im doing something important" but and ill be brutally honest if they dont respond when people say "hey this is cool i want to support this please put more effort into it" then they deserve to not make money or find fame.