No.9: Toni Braxton
Known for her global hit Un-Break My Heart, R&B singer Toni Braxton’s career soared in the ’90s with a string of platinum albums. However, behind the success lay unfavorable contracts and lavish spending. In 1998, she filed for bankruptcy with debts of over $3.9 million.
A second blow came in the late 2000s, when health issues added further pressure to her finances. She filed for bankruptcy again around 2010. Despite the setbacks, Braxton persevered. With six Grammy wins under her belt, she made a strong comeback and remains a respected voice in the music world.
No.8: Sharon Stone
Hollywood icon Sharon Stone, best known for Basic Instinct, suffered a stroke in 2001 that led to a long recovery—and a financial nightmare. During her illness, people close to her reportedly took advantage of her estate, draining nearly $18 million she had accumulated over 18 years.
When she returned to her bank accounts, they were empty. Even her home appliances and phone bills were registered under someone else’s name. Stone later confessed she was “completely broke.” Despite being sidelined by the industry for a time, she recovered her health and returned to acting and activism, embracing a renewed sense of joy in life.
