35 Stars Who Aren’t Worth As Much As We Expected
We all assume that once someone reaches celebrity status they’re pretty much financially set for life. Of course, whether it’s due to poor investments, terrible advice, or just rotten luck that’s not always the case. So, From Lindsay Lohan to Mike Tyson, here’s a look at 40 famous faces whose bank balances aren’t as big as you’d imagibe.
35. Nicolas Cage ($25 million)
Ever wondered why Nicolas Cage appeared to spend the last decade appearing in every clichéd VOD action movie known to man? Well, he had a colossal tax bill to pay. The Hollywood eccentric was also forced to sell off most of his assets, too, having previously purchased a private jet, 30 motorbikes, and no fewer than 15 different properties! Cage had also splashed the cash on an octopus, a couple of castles, and even his own Bahamian island!
34. Mick Fleetwood ($20 million)
There’s always drama where Fleetwood Mac is concerned. Drummer Mick Fleetwood reportedly blew a colossal $60 million on drugs during the band’s heyday. Yes, $60 million! Little wonder, then, that the musician was eventually forced to declare himself bankrupt. Thanks to the band’s numerous reunion tours, Fleetwood has since managed to claw his way back up rock’s rich list. But his $20 million net worth is still only a fraction of what it could have been.
33. Mark Hamill ($18 million)
Okay, so we don’t exactly have to set up a fundraiser for the original Luke Skywalker. But considering he’s an integral part of a $10 billion franchise, Star Wars icon Mark Hamill’s net worth seems relatively modest. The actor appeared in all three chapters of the original George Lucas trilogy and was also asked to return for the more recent revivals.
32. 50 Cent ($15 million)
The performer we know as 50 Cent could have renamed himself $150 million at the peak of his hip-hop career. That’s how much he was reportedly worth back in the 2000s after numerous hit albums, films, and endorsement deals. But the “In Da Club” hitmaker went bankrupt in 2015 following a sex-tape scandal. Fiddy has since managed to claw his way back up the rich list, but he still lags far behind his rival Kanye West.
