15 Rich And Famous People That Ended Up Poor (Photos)

There is an old saying: "Easy Come, Easy Go." Well, celebrities can definitely agree. Maybe it didn't come that easily, but the quickly earned money can surely disappear as fast as it came. After earning dozens of millions during their careers, it is hard to imagine how in the world these famous people manage to lose their fortune. It seems that you need to have a special kind of talent to declare bankruptcy after obtaining that much money. Rich People That Ended Up Poor

You can probably guess the cause – bad management, a crisis in the world of finance, divorces, not paying taxes or just being greedy; the fact is solid – all these celebrities went bankrupt at least once. Their stories can teach us lessons: every time you face financial problems, you can say something like: "This is nothing. If 50 Cent can lose all those millions and be just fine, why should I stress about 2000$?" It can be a good stress reliever; don't you think?

These celebrities prove that being rich and famous doesn't necessarily go hand in hand. If you ever come to the point that you wish to be in their place, consider questioning yourself. They also have problems like we do, they make bad decisions, and face difficulties managing their money. Anyone can face money issues sometimes. You can't avoid that, and if you have more money, more problems might emerge. Rich People That Ended Up Poor

That's another thought to keep you worry free. Why worry if it's still gonna happen? Here are 15 celebrities who went from filthy rich to penniless:

Nicolas Cage

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Cage was one of Hollywood's biggest stars, earning $40 million in 2009 alone, but also one of its biggest spenders. He purchased many homes, automobiles, and rare artifacts.Rich People That Ended Up Poor

The IRS placed tax liens on multiple properties he owned, and then had Cage hand over more than $6million for failing to pay his 2007 tax bill. Cage's precarious financial situation led him to sell many of his belongings, including a treasured comic book, and take many film roles.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather has never lost a match in the boxing ring, earning the nickname "Money." Yet Deadspin reported that Mayweather has owed the IRS money for over a decade.

The boxer's failure to pay taxes resulted in a $22.2million debt to the IRS, even as he came out of retirement for a high-grossing fight. There are rumors that Mayweather will again come out of retirement to settle his debts.

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