25 Soap Stars Who Made Millions And Lost It All

Описание: They were some of the biggest faces on television.

Millions watched them. Their shows dominated daytime and primetime TV. And at the height of their careers, some were earning fortunes most people could only dream of.

But the money didn’t always last.

In this video, we look back at 25 soap stars who reached incredible heights of fame and fortune — only to face financial struggles, career setbacks, expensive divorces, lawsuits, bankruptcy and the harsh reality of what happens when a long-running television paycheck suddenly disappears.

From Dallas and Dynasty to General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, One Life to Live and other legendary soaps, these stars were once fixtures in millions of American homes.

Some rebuilt their lives and careers.

Others discovered that decades of television fame didn’t necessarily guarantee financial security.

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