In the late '90s, Lauryn Hill was one of the most respected and revered hip-hop and RnB artists in the industry with smash hits like 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' going on to be timeless classics. Hill spent time in prison and was convicted of tax evasion, however, and is worth an estimated $8 million today.

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Mike Tyson -

One of the greatest boxers of all time is rumored to be worth just around $3 million today.

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Burt Reynolds -

Burt Reynolds' net worth is a Hollywood cautionary tale. During the highlights of his career, acting in films like 'The Longest Yard' and 'Boogie Nights,' Reynolds lived a lavish lifestyle with several mansions, restaurants, villas, private jets, ranches, 150 horses, but eventually he had to file for bankruptcy.

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Charlie Sheen -

Maybe Sheen pigeonholed himself by being on one of the most successful sitcoms of the past 10 years. Maybe it was the drugs. Sheen is worth a little over $10 million today.

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Alicia Vikander -

Actress Alicia Vikander starred as Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' in 2018 and is estimated to be worth just four million, which is a far cry from what her predecessor Angelina Jolie is worth.

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Janice Dickinson -

The 'America's Next Top Model' judge filed for bankruptcy in 2013.

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Mel B -

Melanie Brown, most commonly known as Mel B, was in one of the most sensational pop groups of all time: the Spice Girls. For her pop status, you would think that she would be worth more than $5-6 million.

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Coolio -

Even though Coolio brought the world one of the most iconic rap songs of all time, 'Gangsta's Paradise,' his career hasn't reached such heights since, and today he's estimated to be worth just US$500,000

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Lindsay Lohan -

Despite Lohan being in the tabloid papers every day, she's not actually very sought after as an actress anymore and is estimated to be worth just about $1 million.

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Evander Holyfield -

Another legendary boxer who hasn't been so lucky financially is Evander Holyfield, who's estimated to be worth just around half a million today.

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Chris Tucker -

The 'Rush Hour' star who was racking up $25 million paychecks per film is only worth around $5 million today.

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Gary Busey -

Although he's an Academy Award-nominated actor, he's also had issues with addiction and is rumored to be worth just half a million dollars today.

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Tyga -

Let's face it, Tyga hasn't had a hit in a very long time, which is why he's rumored to be worth just $5 million.

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MC Hammer -

The man who brought us 'Hammer Time' was riding high in the '90s, but isn't worth any more than $2 million today.

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Aaron Carter -

Carter is worth something around $400,000 despite having been a multimillionaire in his teens. He's said that he squandered his riches buying mansions and avoiding taxes.

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Mark Hamill -

An $18 million net worth is nothing to raise your nose at, but when you played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars, a franchise worth over $10 billion, you may expect to be worth a little more.

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Natasha Lyonne -

Natasha Lyonne is also worth about $5 million, despite being prominent in the very popular Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Russian Doll.'

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Dennis Rodman -

Rodman is worth just half a million dollars today despite being on multimillion-dollar contracts during his NBA career.

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Randy Quaid -

The 'Independence Day' actor is estimated to be worth well under $1 million today.

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Danny Bonaduce -

As one of the most popular radio disk jockeys in the world, you might expect to be worth a little more than $5 million.

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Sinbad -

In 1996, Sinbad was in 'Homeward Bound II,' but by 2013 he was filing for bankruptcy.

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Teresa Guidice -

American television personality Teresa Guidice used to be a million dollars in debt. Today she's estimated to be worth around $500,000, which is less than expected but still a huge improvement.

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Heidi Montag -

'The Hills' star has complained that she has nothing to show for the millions she once earned and is estimated to be worth just $100,000 today.

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Kelly Rutherford -

The 'Gossip Girl' actress filed for bankruptcy in 2015 after she lost a seven-year-long custody battle for her two children which cost her millions in legal fees.

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Stassi Schroeder -

Schroeder, who is famous for her role in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' is only worth US$300,000.

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50 Cent -

A net worth of $30 million is insane for normal people, but possibly not one of the most famous rappers of all time.

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Pamela Anderson -

The 'Baywatch' star is rumored to be worth $12 million today.

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Lauryn Hill -

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Mike Tyson -

One of the greatest boxers of all time is rumored to be worth just around $3 million today.

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Burt Reynolds -

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Charlie Sheen -

Maybe Sheen pigeonholed himself by being on one of the most successful sitcoms of the past 10 years. Maybe it was the drugs. Sheen is worth a little over $10 million today.

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Alicia Vikander -

Actress Alicia Vikander starred as Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' in 2018 and is estimated to be worth just four million, which is a far cry from what her predecessor Angelina Jolie is worth.

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Janice Dickinson -

The 'America's Next Top Model' judge filed for bankruptcy in 2013.

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Mel B -

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Coolio -

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Lindsay Lohan -

Despite Lohan being in the tabloid papers every day, she's not actually very sought after as an actress anymore and is estimated to be worth just about $1 million.

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Evander Holyfield -

Another legendary boxer who hasn't been so lucky financially is Evander Holyfield, who's estimated to be worth just around half a million today.

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Chris Tucker -

The 'Rush Hour' star who was racking up $25 million paychecks per film is only worth around $5 million today.

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Gary Busey -

Although he's an Academy Award-nominated actor, he's also had issues with addiction and is rumored to be worth just half a million dollars today.

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Tyga -

Let's face it, Tyga hasn't had a hit in a very long time, which is why he's rumored to be worth just $5 million.

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MC Hammer -

The man who brought us 'Hammer Time' was riding high in the '90s, but isn't worth any more than $2 million today.

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Aaron Carter -

Carter is worth something around $400,000 despite having been a multimillionaire in his teens. He's said that he squandered his riches buying mansions and avoiding taxes.

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Mark Hamill -

An $18 million net worth is nothing to raise your nose at, but when you played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars, a franchise worth over $10 billion, you may expect to be worth a little more.

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Natasha Lyonne -

Natasha Lyonne is also worth about $5 million, despite being prominent in the very popular Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Russian Doll.'

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Dennis Rodman -

Rodman is worth just half a million dollars today despite being on multimillion-dollar contracts during his NBA career.

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Randy Quaid -

The 'Independence Day' actor is estimated to be worth well under $1 million today.

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Danny Bonaduce -

As one of the most popular radio disk jockeys in the world, you might expect to be worth a little more than $5 million.

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Sinbad -

In 1996, Sinbad was in 'Homeward Bound II,' but by 2013 he was filing for bankruptcy.

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Teresa Guidice -

American television personality Teresa Guidice used to be a million dollars in debt. Today she's estimated to be worth around $500,000, which is less than expected but still a huge improvement.

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Heidi Montag -

'The Hills' star has complained that she has nothing to show for the millions she once earned and is estimated to be worth just $100,000 today.

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Kelly Rutherford -

The 'Gossip Girl' actress filed for bankruptcy in 2015 after she lost a seven-year-long custody battle for her two children which cost her millions in legal fees.

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Stassi Schroeder -

Schroeder, who is famous for her role in 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' is only worth US$300,000.

Sources: (GoBankingRates) (Briefly) (Nicki Swift)

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Celebs with surprisingly low net worths

They're not as rich as you think

08/12/21 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Earnings

Being rich and famous may not be all it's cracked up to be, particularly if the rich part is taken out of the equation.

These celebrities aren't going to run out of stacks any time soon, but it's not like they can readily acquire their own private G5 jets. Many of these famous people made it big and then squandered their riches to earn the dubious distinction of being celebs who have struggled financially.

Having just one million dollars in today's economy doesn't go far. You would be lucky to acquire a house and car and live out your days without working. The following stars lost their money in all different situations, and some of them are really quite tragic. To discover celebs you didn't know had very low net worths, click through this gallery.

All amounts in USD.