Dysfunctional and Downright Broke: Poorest Celebrity Net Worth

Being famous and being rich don’t always go hand-in-hand. Most of the time fame comes at a cost and for some it means a steep decline in celebrity net worth. This is due to excessive partying, poor financial decisions, legal issues, problems with paying taxes and overall dysfunction. Many celebrities end up spending their fortune, leaving them famous and penniless.

Poorest Celebrity’s Net Worth

These celebrities are fantastic examples of why you should be careful with your money and save. Even though you may have a significant amount of cash flow now it won’t last forever. Here are five of the most dysfunctional broke celebrities and their net worth:

Gary Busey’s Net Worth

Gary Busey is a key example of how fame and fortune don’t always coincide. The 72-year-old actor made most of his money from film career. He was once the highest paid actor in Hollywood and now has a net worth of -$500,000. Busey’s biggest downfall was alcohol. According to TMZ, just a few years ago he was sued for attacking a woman at a Tulsa airport and later dancing in the parking lot. The attack on the woman was symbolic in a way because later the same year he filed for bankruptcy and his finances spiraled out of control.

Lindsay Lohan’s Net Worth

Lindsay Lohan isn’t as broke as Gary Busey but to have been one of America’s favorite actors at one time she has certainly lost a significant amount of her net worth. Currently her net worth stands at $500,000. Lohan was arrested for drunk driving and stayed in the spotlight for some time for her bad decisions. She and her family have been on the reality television show “Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn.” The TV show has shed some light on why Lindsay has had such a hard time staying on top of her finances (and her life in general). Her mother and father, who also appeared on the show, abused drugs and alcohol and oftentimes ended up physically fighting in front of their daughter. Ultimately it ended up hurting her in her adult life.

Chris Tucker’s Net Worth

Chris Tucker has the lowest overall celebrity net worth on this list. Tucker’s net worth is an astounding -$11.5 million. The comedian was once the highest paid actor in the world and starred in the Blockbuster-hit “Rush Hour” movies. Chris struggled with drug, alcohol and gambling abuse for some time. Although he spent a majority of his money on these habits, it is not what bankrupted him. Tucker, like many actors have done in the past, did not pay his taxes – and was hit with $14 million dollar bill from the IRS. Now he is millions of dollars in debt. At least he still has his fame.

Janice Dickinson’s Net Worth

Janice Dickinson has a net worth of $500,000. Her celebrity net worth matches Lindsay Lohan’s, however, the way they made and spent their money were completely different. Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent. The majority of her net worth was accumulated through her modeling career. The reason her net worth is so low is because she took the majority of her cash and put it into her appearance. She spent boat loads of money on plastic surgery to maintain her image as a model.

Dennis Rodman’s Net Worth

Dennis Rodman was once one of the most famous basketball players in the world. He became known for his behavior and style off the court. People fell in love with him. In 2012, it came out that Rodman was completely broke. In March of that year Rodman was taken to court because he owed his ex wife over $800,000 in child support. Rodman’s lawyers said there was absolutely no way the former basketball star could pay the back child support. His net worth was revealed to be -$1 million.

Many of us look to celebrities to keep up with the latest and greatest products and trends. What we should be looking to them for are financial lessons. Some celebs provide good examples by investing their money and saving while others, like those on this list, can provide a good lesson on what not to do.

Were you surprised by any of these celebrity’s net worth?