Celebrities Who Got Rich and Then Lost It All

Will Smith

Prior to Will Smith's incredible success, the IRS seized most of his possessions because he owed the government $2.8 million. Smith had to declare bankruptcy right before he was selected to star in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was forced to pay the IRS over 70% of his salary over the first three years of the series.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.