Top 20 celebrities who went bankrupt after getting famous

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Marion “Suge” Knight Pleads No Contest To Voluntary Manslaughter - Source: Getty

6) Kim Basinger

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Last Chance For Animals' 35th Anniversary Gala - Source: Getty

Kim Basinger’s financial troubles became public when she filed for bankruptcy in 1993 after purchasing the town of Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million.

The actress, known for her roles in Batman (1989) and 9½ Weeks, faced a major financial setback following the purchase and a lawsuit related to the film Boxing Helena, where she was ordered to pay $8.1 million.

Despite these challenges, Basinger revived her career with powerful performances in L.A. Confidential and 8 Mile, proving that actors can recover after financial setbacks.

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Edited by Sezal Srivastava