10 Celebrities Who Have Plenty of Fame but No Fortune

If you had to choose between fortune and fame, which would you choose?  Most people would probably choose fortune. But, in most cases, they go hand in hand, but unfortunately some people are only lucky enough to get one. While being famous may seem like a pretty sweet deal, not having the money to go along with it can definitely put a huge damper on the experience. After all, while no one expects rich people to be famous, most people expect famous people to be rich. Sure, these stars may be able to skip the line at the hottest club, and may have plenty of people who know their name and face, but sometimes that isn’t enough to pay the bills. Here are 10 celebrities who have plenty of fame but no fortune.

Allen Iverson

During his time in the NBA, Allen Iverson became one of the most popular players in the league. His crazy crossover and ability to blow by any defender quickly made him a fan favorite. Iverson landed a huge deal with Reebok which produced several sneakers and other Iverson apparel. Throughout the years he has been considered one of the most influential professional basketball players in recent years. But even after building a multi-million dollar fortune, years of partying and irresponsibility have left Iverson’s pockets more than a little on the empty side.

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Lindsay Lohan

You probably expect Lindsay Lohan to be rolling in the dough. After all, she was once one of the most promising young stars in Hollywood. After a successful career as a child star, many saw great things in her future. Sadly, Lohan has still yet to live up to her full potential. Years of legal and substance abuse issues have really damaged Lohan’s career, and as a result have seriously effected her potential to land big time roles.

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Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes was once at the top of the Hollywood world, but unfortunately nothing lasts forever. But despite having an extremely successful acting career, Snipes found himself dealing with money issues. In 2006, Snipes not only filed for bankruptcy, but was also charged with tax fraud. Although he’s had better years since, he’s still trying to recover.

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Pamela Anderson

During the 90s, Pamela Anderson was one of the hottest stars on the screen. Between her stint as Playmate of the Month and her portrayal of Bay Watch’s C.J. Parker, Anderson seemed to have mastered the art of looking good and making lots of money because of it. However, not even a successful career and several high-profile relationships were able to keep Anderson in the spotlight. After a while, her star began to fade – and so did her wealth. After years of not paying her taxes, Anderson was forced to sell her home and file for bankruptcy. Ouch!

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Terrell Owens

At the height of his career, Terrell Owens was one of the most popular and most talented players in the league. Aside from his tremendous skill, his over-the-top personality made him a fan favorite. Unfortunately; however, nothing good lasts forever. By the time his pro career came to an end, Owens had racked up a considerable amount of debt and found himself dealing with some serious financial issues.  Child support payments totaling in at about $50,000 and a $500,000 tax lien forced Owens to sell some of his properties. These days, Owens is still struggling, and some websites have listed his net worth at an astonishing $0.

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Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson, the self-proclaimed ‘world’s first supermodel’ was once one of the most popular models in the industry. Over the course of her career, Dickinson was able to work with some of the best photographers in the world and travel all over the globe. However, these days she’s more well-known for her bad attitude, and although she was once at the top of the world, these days her net worth is reported at just $500,000.

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Toni Braxton

During the 90s, Toni Braxton became one of the best-selling artists of the decade. Over the years she released several number one hits and some of her songs are now considered R&B classics.  However, after years or reigning as one of the music industry’s most talented artist, Braxton found herself falling on hard times. As a result, she was forced to file for bankruptcy not once, but twice – and according to sources she was left with approximately $50,000 in debt.

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MC Hammer

During the late 80s and early 90s, MC Hammer became one of the most popular rappers in the industry. At a time when rap music was still struggling to find footing, Hammer’s brand of clean but catchy rap caught the attention of a mainstream audience. However, when ‘gangsta rap’ became popular, MC Hammer’s career quickly began to suffer. Hammer, who had been supporting an entourage of about 200 people, soon realized that he could no longer support such an extravagant lifestyle, and filed for bankruptcy in 1996. Sadly for MC Hammer, his career never caught a second wind.

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Evander Holyfield

Former professional boxer, Evander Holyfield, is well-known for being one of the best boxers of his generation. During his career he defeated some of the greatest boxers including Mike Tyson. But after years of success and millions of dollars in earnings, Holyfield has blown all of his money. He believes that not learning proper money management skills is what let to the demise of his fortune.

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50 Cent

Throughout his entire career, 50’s rags to riches story has been a huge part of his image. However, recently, the multi-talented rapper shocked all of his fans when he filed for bankruptcy. Apparently, between his monthly expenses and pending lawsuits, 50 just couldn’t keep up with all of his finances. Of course, filing for bankrupty doesn’t mean that 50 doesn’t have any money, but he’s definitely struggling.

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