Brett Butler
Here is another tale of riches to rags. Once an A-list celebrity, Brett Butler of Grace Under Fire fame had to live in a shelter at one point. The TV star also had to deal with illegal substance abuse, which caused her career and bank accounts to dry up. It got so out of hand that she had nowhere to go. The good news is that she has been sober for a while now and has occasionally landed small roles.
Brett Butler
Fantasia Barrino
You might think that winning American Idol will give you instant fame, but this is not the case. Fantasia Barrino took home the crown in the 3rd season, but her success did not continue after the win. In fact, she ended up having a loan of $1 million to her name not long after that. In 2015, the singer allegedly owed the IRS more than $92,000. Right now, she still has to pay off around $47,000.
Fantasia Barrino
