Celebrities Who Went From Riches To Rags

Although most of these stars began with millions of dollars in their bank accounts, one way or another, they found themselves in financial ruin. It can happen to anyone—even the people you least expect. 

Heidi Montag

In the years following her MTV fame, Montag totally lost all of her fame...and all of her money! She recently got breast reduction surgery to get rid of her 6F breasts that she had done when she was on her show. She spent more money on that and then some more on expensive vacations. Luckily, she found a way out of the financial hole.

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The More You Know

  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • Tyra Banks suffers from delphiniphobia (aka a fear of dolphins).
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • Growing up, Katy Perry wasn't allowed to eat Lucky Charms cereal because luck was "linked to the devil." Her family also called deviled eggs "angeled eggs."
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