Between Fame And Famine: Famous Brazilian Artists And Their Huge Financial Problems

Published on 04/01/2024

Being famous doesn’t necessarily mean that your finances are under control. Many celebrities earn high salaries and are always in the media, but this doesn’t mean that their financial situation is balanced. For a number of reasons, such as poor money management, drug controversies or even sheer lack of control, certain Brazilian celebrities have almost lost all their assets and fortune. Could it be that, despite their success, these celebrities are still in the red? Check them out!

Mário Gomes

Recently, Mário Gomes’ terrible situation has made the public remember him again. Known for his television work, the actor has an extensive CV: he has appeared in more than 30 Brazilian soap operas. Even so, Gomes spent years unable to find new work as an actor and, as a consequence, ended up losing everything. To survive, he had to move to the outskirts of Rio and sell sandwiches on the beach. Perhaps his situation improved a little after he was hired for “Tempo de Amar”.

Mario Gomes

Mario Gomes

Rafael Ilha

He was successful in the 1980s as a member of the musical group Polegar. However, Rafael Ilha went through a period of darkness: he became involved in drugs and other controversies, even taking part in drug trafficking. According to the former musician, this was a phase marked by traumatic events and the loss of his fortune. After several arrests and admissions to clinics for drug addicts, he now seems to be in a much better situation.

Rafael Ilha

Rafael Ilha

Rayanne Morais

With her irresistible charm, Rayanne Morais became famous for her presence in beauty contests and for her involvement with singer Latino. She and the artist even got married, but soon divorced. To increase her visibility even more, Rayanne ended up accepting an invitation to take part in the reality TV show A Fazenda, on Record. But even with such success, she couldn’t manage her finances and had to ask for help from family and friends. How sad!”

Rayanne Morais

Rayanne Morais

Débora, Ex-Bolete

More “experienced” readers may remember the nostalgic program Clube do Bolinha, aired in the 1980s and 1990s. On the show, Débora worked as a dancer, entertaining the audience and viewers. However, the artist saw her life change from water to wine after the show stopped airing. The situation became extreme in 2016, with Débora having to work as a cleaner and hairdresser to make ends meet. Apparently, she’s still struggling.

Debora Ex Bolete

Debora Ex Bolete

Dado Dolabella

Dado Dolabella has become known as much for his work as for his temperament. As well as being an actor and singer, he is a man with a short temper. In the past, he has been involved in several scandals, committing physical assaults and running up debts. But karma returns. Because of the debts and violence, Dado got his name dirty and had to spend time in jail. He only got out after paying R$196,000, but soon tried to recover the money by asking his fans for help – even though he had won R$1 million in 2009, when he won the reality TV show A Fazenda.

Dado Dolabella

Dado Dolabella

Emerson Fittipaldi

Who doesn’t know the iconic Emerson Fittipaldi? He was a famous Formula 1 driver, becoming a two-time world champion in the 1970s. But his situation became more complicated as time went by and the former driver currently has more than 60 lawsuits pending in the São Paulo courts: banks, government institutions and businessmen accuse him of being in debt to them. To avoid even more negative repercussions, Fittipaldi has published an official note, promising to pay everything he owes. We hope it’s not an empty promise!

Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi

Sandro Pedroso

Sandro Pedroso is a celebrity who is also struggling to solve his financial problems. He became famous for being part of the cast of some Globo and Record soap operas and, more recently, took part in the reality TV show “A Fazenda”. But he also had to work as a waiter to make ends meet. After Susana Vieira, he ended up marrying the daughter of singer Leonardo, but the couple split up in 2020. Has Sandro’s situation improved after so many attempts in the entertainment world?

Sandro Pedroso

Sandro Pedroso

Ricardo Costa

Like other members of the Polegar group, the artist is an example of someone who has seen the benefits of fame. The group was successful in the past, but eventually fell into oblivion. In the same way, Ricardo Costa went through several personal problems after leaving the band. At one point, in an attempt to improve his situation, he had to beg his fans for money on Facebook. To survive, Ricardo started selling snacks out of a trailer in São Paulo, but he still relies on help from fans and friends.

Ricardo Costa

Ricardo Costa

Dedé

Dedé was a comedy phenomenon on Brazilian television: in the 1980s and 1990s, he was part of the cast of Os Trapalhões on Rede Globo. However, the comedian encountered many difficulties after the show ended. Due to the poor management of his finances, Dedé had to ask many people for help, including the famous Didi. In 2016, he even had to sell a house in Santa Catarina in order to pay off his debts and finish paying off another house in Rio. Without a contract with major broadcasters, he continues to struggle.

Dede

Dede

Sérgio Hondjakoff

He became well known in Brazil after playing the character Cabeção in the soap opera Malhação. Although he had proved his talent as an actor, Sérgio Hondjakoff had problems continuing in the profession. That’s why he lived in the United States for a while, where he worked in a restaurant for around seven months. Sérgio then returned to Brazil to fight for his dreams. Fortunately, in 2014, he got an opportunity as a reporter for Vídeo Show, also on Globo.

Sergio Hondjakoff

Sergio Hondjakoff

Dhomini

Dhomini became popular after his participation in Big Brother Brasil 3, but despite winning the competition and the coveted R$500,000 prize, he didn’t manage to manage his fortune well. Dhomini even took part in the reality show again in 2013, but was soon eliminated. He ventured into politics, running for councillor, and into music, trying to form a country duo. As these plans failed, he started selling cosmetics with his wife. Today, the couple supplement their income with lectures on entrepreneurship.

Dhomini

Dhomini

Marcos Winter

Marcos Winter, for those who don’t know, was an actor who was quite successful a few years ago: he was a star of Globo soap operas and his presence on screen drew sighs from viewers. In 2010, however, he ran into serious financial difficulties and spent around five years out of work. To pay off his debts, Marcos had to sell his mansion in Rio de Janeiro. But things seem to be getting better for the artist. Fortunately, he has landed jobs with HBO and Record TV.

Marcos Winter

Marcos Winter

Marcelo Barros

For some people, life as an artist loses its meaning. This was the case with Marcelo Barros, who apparently gave up acting. Nowadays, the former globetrotter lives in a mansion on Itacuruçá Island. According to columnist Léo Dias, this mansion actually belongs to the famous director Jorge Fernando, who has a very close relationship with Marcelo. In 2012, the reclusive actor made his last TV appearance in “Guerra dos Sexos”, playing the character Montanha Duncrezio.

Marcelo Barros

Marcelo Barros

Rodolfo Almeida

Rodolfo was one of the main attractions of the Domingo Legal program at the end of the 1990s, along with his faithful companion ET. The pair were successful in the entertainment business, until things changed: after his contract with SBT ended, Rodolfo was unable to find new work and had to move into the organic vegetable growing sector. Recently, Rodolfo’s life changed again: he ended his labor lawsuit against SBT and received millions in compensation from the network.

Rodolfo Almeida

Rodolfo Almeida

Maurício Mattar

He provoked passionate sighs and won countless fans in the 1990s, when his acting career was taking off. As well as being a star of Brazilian soap operas, Maurício Mattar was always in the news and the media loved to exploit his flirtations with famous women. However, things changed after he became involved in scandals: he was sued by his daughter, to whom he owed pensions, and got into a fight with a motorcycle courier in traffic. As a result, Mauricio lost his place on TV and his wallet became emptier…

Mauricio Mattar

Mauricio Mattar

Roy Rossello

Like other celebrities who were successful in the 1980s, Rossello ended up having problems with his finances and losing a large part of his fortune. For those who don’t remember, he was part of the group Menudo, a very successful band at the time. However, Roy Rossello’s success did not guarantee financial stability: in order to survive, he even had to work as a costume jewelry salesman. During his participation in the reality TV show A Fazenda, he had to leave the show for a day to pay off his debts.

Roy Rossello

Roy Rossello

Marcos Oliver

Handsome Marcos Oliver had his moment of fame a few years ago when he took part in TV shows such as the sixth edition of A Fazenda and Teste de Fidelidade. But, like other “B celebrities”, he was unable to maintain either his fame or his money. To survive, Marcos worked as a live window dresser in stores in São Paulo. In addition, he was imprisoned for not paying his daughter’s child support and only gives interviews if the fee is more than R$ 1000.

Marcos Oliver

Marcos Oliver

Theo Becker

Theo Becker became popular for his role in “Os Mutantes” (2008) and for his career as a model and singer. Regardless of which artistic field, the truth is that he hasn’t managed to do well in any of them. Like so many other celebrities, Theo ended up on the reality TV show A Fazenda, in which he caused great controversy and ruined his own career. After the reality show, he was unable to find new opportunities and had to beg for work, until he landed a role in “Lia”, on Record.

Theo Becker

Theo Becker

Singer Sol

For those who don’t remember, Sol was a hit during the 1980s and 1990s. The singer used to appear on talk shows and, rivaling Gretchen, competed for the attention of the Brazilian public. Sol even had a penthouse in the Morumbi neighborhood, located in the upscale area of São Paulo, but debts ruined her luxurious life. Recently, it was discovered that the artist was living in a boarding house and needed legal help. Her aim was to recover some of the assets she had lost.

Cantora Sol

Singer Sol

Sander Mecca

In the 2000s, Sander Mecca was a phenomenon among teenagers. Yet today, the former member of the group Twister has to sing on the subway to make ends meet. In recent statements, Sander said that he appreciates his new life as an “independent artist”: according to him, when he was still in the band, he had no autonomy and was constantly monitored by producers. Some time ago, the musician had serious problems with drug trafficking and was even imprisoned for two years.

Sander Mecca

Sander Mecca

Neusa Borges

Recently, actress Neusa Borges publicly declared her discomfort at being unemployed. She vented her frustration on the programs Superpop and A Tarde É Sua, lamenting the lack of work and the fact that the media forgets to talk about poor artists. The actress recalls that she has more than 30 soap operas under her belt and that, in order to pay the bills, she doesn’t mind “being a maid or a slave” – a very controversial topic, considering the context of the Black Lives Matter movement and recent racial crimes in Brazil.

Neusa Borges

Neusa Borges

Gretchen

For decades, Gretchen had been performing on stages and screens all over Brazil, making a splash wherever she went. But despite her fame, the celebrity has said that she is a “normal person” and that she is looking for ordinary jobs, such as cleaner or nanny. The statements caused astonishment, but it seems that Gretchen was being sincere: the “Queen of Rebolado” was photographed working as a waitress in a café in the United States and more recently founded a store selling typical Brazilian products.

Gretchen

Gretchen

Joana Fomm

Once again, we prove that celebrities don’t always have money to spare. Actress Joana Fomm is another global star who had to swallow her pride and ask for work publicly: in 2016, she denounced the lack of opportunities on TV and asked her friends for help. Luckily, Joana ended up getting an invitation to act in the third season of “Under Pressure”, playing the character of a nun. May you have many, many new chances, Joana!

Joana Fomm

Joana Fomm

Norma Blum

It’s amazing how the Brazilian job market often looks down on older professionals. Even though Norma Blum has long experience as an actress, translator and writer, she said she still struggles to find work. In a Facebook post, the artist wrote about her extensive career – over 65 years on the road! – and lamented the fact that she wasn’t called upon for new projects. In addition to her talent for drama, Norma is multilingual: she speaks Portuguese, English, French and German.

Norma Blum

Norma Blum

João Velho

Cissa Guimarães’ son became well known in 2004, when he took part in the soap opera “Malhação” and starred with Marjorie Estiano. However, João Velho’s economic situation doesn’t seem to be the best, as he has also turned to social media to ask his followers for financial help. On Facebook, the actor posted that he was “out of work” and that he “would like to receive proposals” related to acting or music. And it worked! João soon got roles in soap operas on Globo and Record.

Joao Velho

Joao Velho

Giovanna Gold

Another artist in financial difficulties, Giovanna Gold was a hit in the 1990s. She was part of the cast of Brazilian TV classics such as “Pantanal”, “Mulheres de Areia” and “A Viagem”. According to the actress, one of the reasons why her situation isn’t going well has to do with SBT: Giovanna didn’t receive her image rights when the network rebroadcast the soap opera “Chiquititas”. She recently revealed that she uses social media to ask her colleagues for a job.

Giovanna Gold

Giovanna Gold

Allan Souza Lima

In 2016, when he was still taking part in “A Regra do Jogo”, the actor went on Facebook to ask friends for help. Playing a funkeiro in the Globo soap opera, Allan Souza Lima was already worried about the coming months – and the bills! According to the actor, his contract was coming to an end and he was already scrambling to make ends meet. It seems that Allan’s tactic worked, as he got a role in “Novo Mundo” and in some Record productions.

Allan Souza Lima

Allan Souza Lima

Marcelo Beny and Charles Guttenberg

Do you remember the duo Rapadura and Bananinha from the show A Praça É Nossa? The characters were played by comedians Charles Gutemberg and Marcelo Beny, who were fired from SBT after 15 years with the network. After such a long period of stability, the comedians had to fight back to win new opportunities: they published a video on social media, making themselves available to other broadcasters, such as Globo and Record.

Marcelo Beny E Charles Guttenberg

Marcelo Beny E Charles Guttenberg

Renner, from the duo “Rick and Renner”

Despite their success, some controversies ended up affecting the financial condition of one of the members of the sertanejo duo. During an interview on Domingo Espetacular (Record), Renner revealed that he lives in a dramatic situation and that his family has “nothing to eat”. The singer said that he often has to ask his friends for money. Rick and Renner split up a few years ago after many controversies: in one of them, Renner had a car accident and was responsible for the deaths of two people. Living discreetly, the singer is trying to recover.

Renner Da Dupla Rick E Renner

Renner Da Dupla Rick E Renner

Pepê and Neném

A successful duo in the 1990s, Pepê and Neném have had numerous financial problems. The singers fell into oblivion after a few hits on the Brazilian music scene. Their situation became more complicated in 2013, when they were evicted from an apartment whose rent had been overdue for months. At the same time, their brother died and, if it hadn’t been for the help of actor Dudu Ramos, they wouldn’t have been able to pay for the funeral. Pepê and Neném were also accused of not paying a cab fare of R$250.

Pepe E Nenem

Pepe E Nenem

Narjara Turetta

Known for her work as Zildete in “O Outro Lado do Paraíso”, the actress also declared that life as an artist is not easy. In a recent interview with the newspaper O Dia, the friendly Narjara Turetta said that she had to take risks in other areas while she couldn’t find new work as an actress. Although she says that she only feels completely fulfilled when she’s on stage, Narjara has had to sell coconut water and work in the tourism sector in order to make ends meet.

Narjara Turetta

Narjara Turetta

Francisco Carvalho

This time, the outburst wasn’t made on Facebook, but on Twitter: in 2014, Francisco Carvalho published an appeal on the social network, explaining his difficult situation. The actor mentioned the difficulty in getting new work on television since the end of the soap opera “Salve Jorge”, in which he played the character Seu Galdino. But the arrears were soon paid off, as Francisco got other roles in Globo soap operas, such as “Velho Chico” and “O Outro Lado do Paraíso”.

Francisco Carvalho

Francisco Carvalho

Maria Gladys

With debts and some health problems, actress Maria Gladys also needed a lot of help. Recently, while she was living in the interior of Minas Gerais, she needed money to travel to Rio. According to the artist, she needed to go to the doctor and resolve issues related to her retirement, but she was penniless. Her friends got involved and set up an online fundraiser. Miguel Falabella also intervened and invited her to act in “Sexo e as Negas” and “Pé na Cova”.

Maria Gladys

Maria Gladys

Ximbinha

Ximbinha was very successful with his ex-wife, Joelma, during the Calypso band’s heyday. However, after the couple’s controversial divorce, the singer found himself in a very complicated financial situation. According to Extra, Ximbinha owed more than R$500,000 to the bank. The exorbitant debt became even worse when the singer had to deal with other financial issues related to the companies he owned with his ex-wife.

Ximbinha

Ximbinha

Serguei

Serguei was an iconic figure in Brazilian rock. The artist was very successful in the 1960s, attracting attention for his androgynous look and daring attitude. But, like other celebrities, the rocker fell into oblivion and sank into debt. To make matters worse, he had serious health problems. In 2016, in an interview with Gugu, Serguei revealed that he earned a small pension and that the money wasn’t enough to cover his expenses. Unfortunately, the artist passed away in 2019, but he left his legacy to the rock scene in Brazil.

Serguei

Serguei

Quelynah

In 2006, she became known for her role in the Globo series “Antônia”. However, after the series ended, Quelynah didn’t get any more work. The lack of luck caused the celebrity to fall into depression, which she revealed in 2013. The following year, Quelynah appeared on a program, in which she complained about her lack of opportunities and the financial difficulties this caused her. The program then got her a contract to sing in bars. After that, she was also invited to the reality TV show A Fazenda.

Quelynah

Quelynah

Mussunzinho

He became known after acting in the soap opera “Caminho das Índias”, broadcast by Rede Globo in 2009. Affectionately nicknamed Mussunzinho, the son of comedian Mussum, from Trapalhões, also went through many difficulties: in 2011, on A Tarde É Sua, Mussunzinho revealed to Sônia Abrão that he was having problems getting new work. The actor also said that he missed acting and was ready for the next role. And Glória Perez listened! Shortly afterwards, he was cast in “Salve Jorge.”

Mussunzinho

Mussunzinho

Denize Taccto

Denize Taccto is another star who went through difficulties and had to vent on Sônia Abrão’s show. In 1999, after her divorce from actor Gerson Brenner, the presenter found herself in a very complicated financial situation. A few years later, she revealed on A Tarde É Sua that she had lost her apartment: her ex-husband had sold the property and hadn’t even consulted her. Fortunately, after venting on TV, Denize got her apartment back. What luck!

Denize Taccto

Denize Taccto

Norma Bengell

It’s very sad when someone goes through economic problems, but it was worse for Norma Bengell: the actress had to deal with financial difficulties even in the last years of her life. Known for her role in the series Tomá Lá, Dá Cá, she had been treating lung cancer and died at the age of 78 in 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. The artist needed the help of friends such as Miguel Falabella, Faustão and Jô Soares to pay for her treatment.

Norma Bengell

Norma Bengell

Cida (BBB4)

Here, the story gets complicated: the former member and winner of Big Brother Brasil 4 was apparently not to blame for what happened to her. Cida said in an interview on the Domingo Show that the R$500,000 she won from the reality show was, in a way, taken in a scam. According to Cida, a person who was advising her asked her to be a guarantor for a house. This person then failed to pay the rent and Cida had to pay the costs. The mess got worse and worse, until the ex-BBB lost everything.

Cida

Cida

Rodrigo Cowboy (BBB 2)

Also famous for his participation and victory in Big Brother Brasil, he ended up investing his money where it didn’t belong. In an interview, the charming Rodrigo Cowboy revealed that he tried to use part of the R$500,000 to start a shoe distributor and a printing company, but it didn’t work out. Rodrigo was also involved in a controversy: he was arrested on charges of embezzlement involving the Barretos Peão Festival. To be released, he even had to ask his family for financial help: around R$30,000.

Rodrigo Cowboy

Rodrigo Cowboy

Garrincha

Not all of Garrincha’s fans know the sad end of this soccer genius. The legendary player went down in soccer history and is still considered one of the best today. However, when it came to managing his estate, Garrincha left something to be desired: because of the poor management of his assets, the athlete spent his final years in enormous financial difficulties. The “Angel of Crooked Legs”, as he was affectionately called, died at the age of 49 from complications related to alcoholism.

Garrincha

Garrincha

Melon Woman

Remember when “fruit women” were a big hit? Well, Mulher Melão was one of those figures, occupying a privileged space in the universe of pseudo-celebrities: she was always in the media, invited to concerts and interviews. But nature is cruel and ends up punishing even the sweetest fruits. In 2013, Mulher Melão lost her luxury apartment in Tijuca and had to move back to the suburbs because she couldn’t make ends meet.

Mulher Melao

Mulher Melao

Renato Rocha

Renato Rocha shocked the press and the public when, a few years ago, it was discovered that he was living on the streets of Rio. During this period, the artist gave an interview in which he explained why he had lost everything and ended up in the gutter: as in other cases, drug addiction had ruined his finances. In fact, it was for this very reason that he was kicked out of Legião Urbana, the band in which he worked as bassist. Sadly, in 2015, Renato was found dead in a hotel in Guarujá.

Renato Rocha

Renato Rocha

Rubén Aguirre

Who hasn’t had a good laugh with good old Professor Girafales? A well-known figure among Brazilians who watched “Chaves” on SBT, the actor went through difficulties in the last years of his life. On social media, Rubén Aguirre published a note entitled “And now, who can defend me?”, in which he explained his problems and the need for money for medical treatment. Although the Mexican artist managed to get help, he died in 2016, aged 82.

Ruben Aguirre

Ruben Aguirre

Ramón Valdés

Another hilarious character from “Chaves”, Seu Madruga also had to face financial and health problems. Stricken with serious stomach cancer, Ramón Valdés passed away in 1988, dragging many debts in his coffin. To pay off the actor’s debts, his family auctioned off the clothes he wore in the popular series. They also proposed a deal to Roberto Bolaños, who created and played Chaves, so that the family could receive more money for Ramón’s image rights. However, Bolaños refused the proposal.

Ramon Valdes

Ramon Valdes

Maria Antonieta De Las Nieves

Keeping Professor Girafales and Seu Madruga company, the actress who played Chiquinha also suffered a regrettable fate when it came to her finances. Maria Antonieta de las Nieves recently revealed that she was going through very difficult times. In order to pay off her debts, the Mexican actress had to sell a house in Mexico. The situation worsened when her husband, Gabriel Fernández, had a health problem and the couple had to spend a lot of money on treatment – around US$200,000.

Maria Antonieta De Las Nieves

Maria Antonieta De Las Nieves

Mister M

The mysterious Mister M won over the Brazilian public a few years ago by revealing the secrets of illusionism on Fantástico. The magician, however, hasn’t had much luck with money. In an interview aired on Record TV, he told of the financial difficulties resulting from his fight against prostate cancer. The American said that, after six years without performing, his reserves had come to an end. To pay for his treatment, Mister M even had to set up a virtual fundraiser.

Mister M

Mister M

Will Smith

It’s not easy to believe that Will Smith, such a popular artist, also has financial problems. Like so many other Americans, Will also got carried away with consumerism. Before his career as an actor, he had made good money as a rapper. But he also spent his millions on luxury houses, cars and jewelry. It wasn’t until 1989 that his financial situation took a turn for the better, when he starred in the series “Crazy in the Park” and became an icon in the film industry.

Will Smith

Will Smith

Macaulay Culkin

Following the example of other child celebrities, Macaulay Culkin also had serious personal and financial problems. The actor rose to fame as a child in the 1990s with the charming “Forget Me Not”. However, Culkin’s adult life was troubled: he lost a large part of his money in a lawsuit against his parents. His alleged involvement with drugs also contributed to this. His fortune, estimated at US$17 million, declined dramatically.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson may have beaten the strongest boxers in the world, but he ended up being knocked out by debt. The famous fighter once boasted a fortune of over 400 million dollars, the result of years of hard work. But things started to go wrong: in 2003, he had to pay $23 million in divorce proceedings, as well as a lot of taxes. Tyson, who previously lived a life of pure luxury, almost hit rock bottom.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson

Lindsay Lohan

On screen since childhood, the actress has had a career full of controversial events. Lindsay Lohan, like so many Hollywood darlings, has had serious problems with drugs, including alcohol. In 2005, the star stopped shining for a while and revealed that she was a drug addict. From that point on, Lindsay went through jails and admissions to rehabilitation clinics. So much turmoil ended up affecting her work and her bills: the young actress has a debt of US$200,000.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan

Nicolas Cage

How can one of Hollywood’s most popular actors have so many debts? Nicolas Cage, who starred in classics such as “City of Angels”, ended up losing himself to fame. The artist spent a fortune on luxurious mansions, cars and even castles! As a result, Cage had to pay taxes: no less than US$11 million. To escape legal consequences and prison, he had to sell many of his possessions. But thanks to his talent and established career, he is managing to get back on his feet financially.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Gary Coleman

Do you remember the boy who starred in the series “Arnold” at the end of the 1970s? Well, that child actor was none other than Gary Coleman. He won over viewers at the time the series aired, but ran into serious financial difficulties after the show ended. To support himself and pay off his debts, Coleman worked as a security guard at a shopping mall. In 2010, in a lawsuit, the actor tried to recover part of the fortune that, according to him, had been spent by his adoptive parents.

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Lena Headey

Despite her image being known all over the world, the “Game of Thrones” actress has had some difficult times, especially when it comes to her financial situation. Lena Headey reached this point after she divorced musician Peter Loughran. When giving evidence during the separation proceedings in 2013, Headey confessed that she had no more than $5 in the bank! Is that so? In any case, one of the arguments put forward by the actress was that she had to pay the bills and support her young son.

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Stephen Baldwin

The star of “The Suspects”, in addition to his talent for drama, knows the art of accumulating debts: in 2009, Stephen Baldwin declared bankruptcy. That year, he owed an exorbitant 2.3 million dollars. In an attempt to cover part of his debt, Baldwin auctioned off one of his mansions. It’s very likely that he has recovered, as he continues to be productive in his acting career. Should things take another turn for the worse, perhaps his family can help: his daughter, supermodel Hailey Baldwin, is already rich and married to millionaire singer Justin Bieber.

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Wesley Snipes

Appearing in the “Blade” trilogy, actor Wesley Snipes lost a fortune while dealing with legal problems. The artist had to bear the consequences of tax evasion, a crime that led to a debt of more than 12 million dollars! According to the prosecutors involved in Snipes’ case, the actor didn’t declare his income between 1999 and 2006, nor did he pay taxes for those years. As a result, he had to spend three years in prison. Fortunately, Snipes is now free.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Pamela Anderson

In the 1990s, Pamela Anderson was very successful when she appeared on the covers of Playboy magazine and acted in the series “S.O.S. Malibu”. But, as you might expect, the celebrity had to deal with financial issues. She was in debt to the US Internal Revenue Service and had a legal dispute linked to her mansion in California. As a result, in 2009 Pamela filed for bankruptcy and had to sell her properties until all her debts were cleared. Today, the C. J. Parker actress seems to be in good shape.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Marcos Oliveira

It seems that it’s becoming more and more common to look for a job on Facebook, especially among Globo artists. Famous for playing Beiçola in the series “A Grande Família”, actor Marcos Oliveira faced enormous difficulties and turned to social networks to ask for work. In a 2016 interview with the website UOL, the artist confessed that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find work and that he was “scraping together money” to pay the rent. In the end, the comedian won a role in “Deus Salve o Rei”, a soap opera released in 2018.

Marcos Oliveira

Marcos Oliveira