Nadya Suleman (Octomom) – $1 million
After the media attention died down, Nadya Suleman ran out of cash. We know it must be difficult with so many mouths to feed! In 2012, she filed for bankruptcy. She decided to stop the bad public image she had, which led to more offers and publicity.
Robin Williams – $130m
Although Robin Williams was a veteran in the industry, two divorce settlements dealt a huge blow to his fortune. He was nearing bankruptcy around his death, though he made sure to put aside $130 million for his children to receive on their 21st birthdays.