Skint celebrities struggling to make ends meet – from soap legend getting loans from pals to singer who lives in her car
MONEY WOES Skint celebrities struggling to make ends meet – from soap legend getting loans from pals to singer who lives in her car
THE SKINT celebrities that are struggling to make ends meet - from Dawn O'Porter to Mischa Barton.
Even if you have made lots of money, it doesn't always mean you're not going to run into money problems as these celebrities have found out.
Mischa Barton
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Mischa Barton even sued her mother over money
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The OC actress Mischa, 39, has had a widely-publicised battle with her former momager, Nuala Barton, over her money.
In July 2015, she even sued her mother, alleging that she lied about how much Mischa was being paid for a film role and pocketed the rest of the cash herself.
She's also struggled to make mortgage payments on her home in the past, at one point falling five months behind.
Though she eventually sold the Beverly Hills mansion in summer 2016 for $7.05 million reports The BBC.
Dawn O'Porter
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Dawn is married to Hollywood star Chris O'Dowd
Her husband is one of Hollywood's biggest comedy actors, but despite this, Dawn O'Porter has revealed she is struggling to make ends meet financially.
The television presenter, 46, who has been married to Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd since 2012, has opened up about her money woes.
She expressed to MailOnline: 'I work pay cheque to pay cheque. I'm always broke. My card got declined last week. I'm like, what the f*** is happening? When will this end?'
The Scottish writer and director has had a varied career, presenting several documentaries and shows including BBC's Super Slim Me and How To Look Good Naked on Channel 4.
Meanwhile, Chris, 45, has starred in some of Hollywood's biggest productions, including This Is 40, Thor: The Dark World, Gulliver's Travels and St. Vincent.
The couple have two children, sons Art, 11, and Valentine, who is eight years old.
Wife of Hollywood actor claims she's 'always broke' and 'lives pay cheque to pay cheque'
Lindsay Lohan
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Lindsay Lohan had her bank accounts seized in 2012
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The Parent Trap's Lindsay Lohan had her bank accounts seized in 2012, for reportedly owing $234,000 in tax.
Lindsay apparently sent her 18-year-old sister to haggle with second hand stores to make some emergency cash from her old clothes.
Ali Lohan went to the vintage clothing store Wasteland to flog the singer's most valuable designer gear.
Ali was seen arriving at the Los Angeles store with bags bursting with shoes, clothes and accessories.
But she was reportedly shocked when she was offered a lot less than she was expecting.
She tried another tactic to increase the value of the items by listing all the occasions her famous sister had been pictured wearing them.
She went through items including a pair of Chanel pumps and a Balenciaga handbag, saying: "These have to be worth more, Lindsay was photographed wearing them, that has to add value."
But the manager would not be swayed, and Ali had to settle much lower than she had planned.
Her Scary Movie 5 co-star, Charlie Sheen, gave her $100,000 towards the bill and Lindsay now appears to have her finances under control.
50 Cent
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50 Cent declared himself bankrupt in 2015
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50 Cent declared himself bankrupt in 2015, but said the move was a 'strategic' one, and not because he'd spent all of his money.
He made the decision after he was sued for leaking a sex tape of Lastonia Leviston, who has a child with his rap rival Rick Ross, and didn't want other people to follow suit.
He told US talk show host Larry King in 2015L "It's a move that was necessary for me to make at this point.
"So I didn't allow myself to create that big red and white bulls eye on my back, where I become the person that people consistently come to."
He still had to pay off debts of more than $22 million, though, with $6 million going to Lastonia for invasion of privacy.
Shane Richie
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Shane Richie had to borrow from friends and family
Credit: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
Back in 2020, the EastEnders legend said the coronavirus pandemic hit him hard and left him begging friends and family for loans.
Shane revealed how the pandemic and years of daft spending had left him "literally skint."
At the time he was relying on loans from friends and family, and government help to pay his mortgage.
He told the Mirror at the time: "I was going on tour, doing a TV series and panto but it all got cancelled in March. Now I am literally skint!
"You save for a rainy day but you don't expect the rainy day to last eight months. Thankfully, I've been able to borrow money from mates, my family and the bank."
He added: "I got rid of my car but only cos I lease a car for my wife for the school run. I can get around on a moped.
"I am alright, I have had a career and if it all finishes tomorrow, so be it. If the worst comes to the worst, I'll do stand-up or resurrect a musical."
Shane also revealed that he blew thousands on the strangest things, in particular Planet of the Apes memorabilia.
He said: "It was my favourite show as a boy, I couldn't resist. It harks back to Christmases when mum and dad couldn't afford much."
However, after his stint on I'm a Celeb and back on our screens in EastEnders, we are sure Shane's finances are in much better order now.
Courtney Love
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Courtney lost about $27 million
In April 2014, Courtney was hit with a $320,000 tax bill, as well as being ordered to pay $96,000 to a fashion designer she defamed on Twitter.
Later that year, the singer told the Sunday Times, "I lost about $27 million.
"I know that's a lifetime of money to most people, but I'm a big girl, it's rock 'n roll, it's Nirvana money, I had to let it go.
"I make enough to live on, I'm financially solvent, I focus on what I make now."
And back in 2021 according to official tax records, the Hole lead singer had five outstanding tax debts that have accumulated from 2017 to 2021.
The iconic artist was hit with three outstanding Internal Revenue Service liens, totaling $1.9 million, while the rest of the debt was owed to the State of California.
At the time, a clerk at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's office confirmed to The Sun that all of the liens remained outstanding and were unpaid.
Dawn Robinson
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Dawn has revealed she is sleeping in her car
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Dawn, found early fame in the '90s alongside Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones for their work as R&B group En Vogue.
With seven Grammy nominations under their belt, the foursome are considered one of the most successful R&B girl groups of the past quarter-century.
But now Dawn has revealed that she's been living in her car for the past three years.
She has likened it to a 'camping trip' that's helped her feel more 'free.'
The singer said in a recent video posted to her YouTube channel: 'You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car.
"I said it, oh my gosh, it's out,'
The Grammy nominee explained that she was living with her parents for a while in Las Vegas before the situation became unfavourable.
She eventually moved back to Los Angeles after her manager suggested she move in with him for a bit.
But the home was too small so Dawn ultimately resided in a hotel for eight months before deciding to research 'car life.'
Following her search, the singer began living in her car in 2022 and said that she 'felt free.'
She added: 'I felt free. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do.
'I didn't regret it. You know, a lot of celebrities have lived in their cars.'
The singer admitted that though the experience is sometimes 'scary' she's learned 'what to do in my car and how to do it, like, how to cover my windows and you don't talk to certain people.'
She explained: 'You're careful of telling people that you're alone, as a woman especially."
Her candid confession comes weeks after her former band - En Vogue - announced that they would soon be embarking on a European tour.
Cat Power
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Cat Power had to cancel her European Tour
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Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer-songwriter.
She spent a lot of her own money on recording 2012 album, Sun.
Then, when it came time to tour Sun, she took to Instagram to share some bad news with fans.
She wrote: "I may have to cancel my European tour due to bankruptcy & my health struggle with angioedema.
"I have not thrown in any towel, I am trying to figure out what best I can do."
The tour was indeed postponed, with Chan later adding: 'The American tour has been wonderful and amazing, and with me being unable to afford to bring my show with full production (which i helped create), to Europe.
"Financially, really dumped a huge additional amount of stress on me as I was and still am fighting trying to get tour support."
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He added: "I got rid of my car but only cos I lease a car for my wife for the school run. I can get around on a moped. "I am alright, I have had a career and if it all finishes tomorrow, so be it. If the worst comes to the worst, I'll do stand-up or resurrect a musical." Shane also revealed that he blew thousands on the strangest things, in particular Planet of the Apes memorabilia. He said: "It was my favourite show as a boy, I couldn't resist. It harks back to Christmases when mum and dad couldn't afford much." However, after his stint on I'm a Celeb and back on our screens in EastEnders, we are sure Shane's finances are in much better order now. Courtney Love 8 Courtney lost about $27 million In April 2014, Courtney was hit with a $320,000 tax bill, as well as being ordered to pay $96,000 to a fashion designer she defamed on Twitter. Later that year, the singer told the Sunday Times, "I lost about $27 million. 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With seven Grammy nominations under their belt, the foursome are considered one of the most successful R&B girl groups of the past quarter-century. But now Dawn has revealed that she's been living in her car for the past three years. She has likened it to a 'camping trip' that's helped her feel more 'free.' The singer said in a recent video posted to her YouTube channel: 'You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car. "I said it, oh my gosh, it's out,' The Grammy nominee explained that she was living with her parents for a while in Las Vegas before the situation became unfavourable. She eventually moved back to Los Angeles after her manager suggested she move in with him for a bit. But the home was too small so Dawn ultimately resided in a hotel for eight months before deciding to research 'car life.' Following her search, the singer began living in her car in 2022 and said that she 'felt free.' She added: 'I felt free. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do. 'I didn't regret it. You know, a lot of celebrities have lived in their cars.' The singer admitted that though the experience is sometimes 'scary' she's learned 'what to do in my car and how to do it, like, how to cover my windows and you don't talk to certain people.' She explained: 'You're careful of telling people that you're alone, as a woman especially." Her candid confession comes weeks after her former band - En Vogue - announced that they would soon be embarking on a European tour. Cat Power 8 Cat Power had to cancel her European Tour Credit: Getty Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer-songwriter. She spent a lot of her own money on recording 2012 album, Sun. Then, when it came time to tour Sun, she took to Instagram to share some bad news with fans. She wrote: "I may have to cancel my European tour due to bankruptcy & my health struggle with angioedema. 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