Celebrities Who Got Rich and Then Lost It All

Will Smith

Prior to Will Smith's incredible success, the IRS seized most of his possessions because he owed the government $2.8 million. Smith had to declare bankruptcy right before he was selected to star in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was forced to pay the IRS over 70% of his salary over the first three years of the series. 

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The More You Know

  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
  • Actor Joaquin Phoenix was born in a cult, which might help explain why his siblings were named River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Their parents were members of Children of God group, which was founded in the 1960s.
  • Ashton Kutcher's real first name is Christopher.
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