Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy (25 images)

Facing bankruptcy in 2009, Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage was forced to put several of his properties on the market after failing to pay $6 million in taxes to IRS. Most of Cage's recent movie roles have been seen as "paycheck gigs" taken only because of his pressing debt. Above: Nicolas Cage arrives at "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Premiere at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York on July 6, 2010. (UPI Photo/Francis Specker)

Sprinter Marion Jones was in deep debt after spending a significant sum of money on legal representation to fight numerous allegations, linked to the BALCO controversy. Above: Olympic Gold Medalist Marion Jones has tears in her eyes while speaking to the media outside the U.S District Court House in White Plains, New York on October 5, 2007. Jones pleaded guilty Friday to lying to federal investigators about taking banned substances. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)

Gary Coleman, the child star on Diff'rent Strokes, ended up with financial problems. In 2009, Coleman claimed a debt of $72,000, accusing his adoptive parents of stealing about one million of his estate. Above: TV and movie actor Gary Coleman emcee's a timeout during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, AZ April 13, 2006. (UPI Photo/Will Powers)

Talk show host Larry king was unable to pay his $352,000 debt in 1978 and had declare bankruptcy. King struggled to get back on his feet and finally has become one of the most famous American anchor. Above: CNN news anchor Larry King watches as the San Francisco Giants lose 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on April 7, 2007. (UPI Photo/Aaron Kehoe)