Some of the most famous names in entertainment and sport have gone broke — often at the peak of their fame. This page tracks the celebrities profiled on Net Worth VIP who have filed for bankruptcy or seen their fortunes collapse, with the reported figures and what happened next. Every entry links to a fully sourced profile.
| Celebrity | Date | Amount | Net worth (2026) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Trejo | 2023-02 | $2M | $500K | Filed over roughly $2 million in IRS debt, with a repayment plan running through 2028. source |
| Joe Francis | 2013-02 | $25M | His Girls Gone Wild company filed for bankruptcy, widely described as a move to shield assets from the Wynn judgment. source | |
| Mike Tyson | 2003-08 | $27M | $25M | Filed with more than $27 million in debts, including $13.4 million owed to the IRS, despite career purses near $400 million. source |
This list is compiled from our individual net worth profiles and grows as we document more cases. Figures are reported estimates aggregated from the sources cited in each row; see our methodology. Related: the biggest single paydays in sport and entertainment. Think we’ve missed someone? Use our Corrections Policy.