Celebrity · Posted 1 minute ago 19 Former Child Stars Who Opened Up About Spending (Or Straight Up Losing) Their Money It’s not easy growing up in the public eye and for many, it doesn’t always lead to an easier life. by Aaron Ant BuzzFeed Contributor Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Child stars have it rough but given that we often hear about professional and financial struggles in their later years, encountering fame at a young age can often appear to be more of a curse than a blessing. These 23 child stars have shared their unfortunate stories of losing their fortune.
1. Aaron Carter claimed that he made over $200 million before the age of 18. View this video on YouTube Via YouTube/Oprah In 2013, Aaron Carter filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after owing $4 million in tax liens by the time he was 18.
Speaking to Oprah on Oprah: Where Are They Now - Extra , he said that his parents were largely at fault for mismanaging his funds. What's worse, he said he only received $2 million by the time he reached a legal age, though he claimed he was owed $20 million under Coogan’s Law. Carter died on November 5, 2022.
2. Lindsay Lohan reportedly earned upwards of $28 million at the height of her movie career . Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic From Parent Trap to Mean Girls , Lindsay Lohan was undoubtedly a ubiquitous force in Hollywood at one point.
However, her spending habits, legal troubles, and battle with addiction led her to procure significant debt, Business Insider reported. 3.
