Meet the People Who Built or Inherited Fortunes — Then Lost It All

Nicolas Cage

A cult-favorite actor revered for his quirkiness, Nicholas Cage earned more than $150 million between 1996 and 2011. He reportedly commanded $20 million per project at one point. After engaging in overindulgent purchases, bad investments, and grappling with lawsuits, Cage was bankrupt by 2012. Cage currently owes over $6 million in back taxes.