10 Celebrities Who Went Bankrupt

8. Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper faced many struggles before becoming well-known. Her first band’s album did not do well, which led her to file for bankruptcy in 1981. To support herself, she worked regular jobs while still chasing her music dreams. Finally, in 1983, her album She’s So Unusual made her famous with hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”