SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT
Actor and comedian Seann William Scott managed to boost his career after starring in different comedy flicks. His iconic role as Steve Stifler from the American Pie series made him stay in the limelight, and the series lasted from 1999 until 2012.
Though the movie series allowed him to gain popularity and gather a solid fanbase, it also resulted to a struggle in landing more serious roles. He’s typecasted to his Stifler role, where fans found it difficult to relate with his other movie characters.
Despite the lack of movie roles, Scott probably dogged money loans by having voice-over stints such as on 4 Ice Age movies.
TOBEY MAGUIRE
Tobias Vincent Maguire earned his fair share in the spotlight. The American, Tobey Maguire actor had a huge spike in his career for his role as Peter Parker from Spider-Man. Though it took him a lot of effort to shy away from his awkward acting for Spider-Man 3, he was not able to pull it through.
He was part of the films such as the 25th Hour and Seabiscuit. Though he did his best efforts in working on both films to make a hit, it didn’t do well. In the light of his acting career that’s regressing, Maguire focused his investments on producing movies.
VINCE VAUGHN
American actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian Vincent Anthony Vaughn managed to stay in the spotlight for quite some time. He played a major role in The Wedding Crashers and Old School. He managed to stay in his role as someone who’s cocky and strong. That being said, it was difficult for him to land other roles.
He was eventually cast in Four Christmas and Couple’s Retreat which impacted his reputable character. Both films didn’t seem to put his talent to good use. With the decline of his career, his credit score might take a hit. That being said, he’ll probably step-up soon.
JAY MOHR
Jay Mohr, American Comedian and also a radio host made a name in the ’90s. He grew popular due to his stints on Saturday Night Live. He was also able to make performances for films such as Jerry Maguire and Picture Perfect.
Though he was already able to kickstart his career, he also came across problems when it comes to some of his projects. He starred on a sitcom Gary Unmarried, which didn’t really help amp his career. Despite the struggle, he managed to look for alternatives to stay on top, probably on his loans or mortgage. He eventually landed projects such as Last Comic Standing and Jay Mohr Sports.
DANE COOK
Born Dane Jeffrey Cook, the American stand-up comedian became a crowd favorite due to this humor. He managed to release his comedy albums Harmful if Swallowed and Retaliation. He was probably able to pay off insurance companies with what he’s warned while in the spotlight.
Despite the growing fame, however, his popularity started to decline. He eventually lost his charm. He took part in the movies Employee of the Month and Good Luck Chuck but these eventually failed. He even accepted drama projects such as Mr. Brooks and a sci-fi film 400 Days. Aside from his decline in charm, it was mentioned that his ego is one of the reasons for his downfall.
MATTHEW FOX
Matthew Chandler Fox, an American actor earned popularity for his iconic role as Charlie Salinger on Party of Five. Aside from that role, he also played the part of Alex Cross, where he was not able to make it through, even just in the intro the week. Aside from this, he was also cast for Word War Z.
Aside from his movie flops, he also struggled with issues. He made a headline after accusations against him were made stating that he beats up woman. He faced the case with the help of his lawyer, but he eventually got into another issue after he was caught DUI.
CHRIS BROWN
Musician Chris Brown topped the airwaves due to his successful music releases. He managed to achieve a successful album launch on both his first two albums. Aside from having an astounding voice, he’s also an excellent dancer, and he’s good at handling investments. He was able to start his very own record label, a Burger King franchise, and his very own clothing line.
Despite being able to gather countless fanbase, he came across various legal troubles. He pleaded guilty to felony assault of his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. He was sentenced to five years in probation. He was also tasked to take counseling and do community service.
JOHN CUSACK
Actor John Cusack has been making the headlines since he made it to the big screen. He was able to earn steady film projects that are best watched during those lazy-lounge weekends. Some of his films are The Carrier, Love & Mercy, and The Factory. These three may not be openly discussed, but they were able to give viewers a good break when they’d air on HBO.
Despite his films, however, Cusack is also busy with numerous passion projects. He was able to author a book about NSA’s whistleblower Edward Snowden. With the latter being said, his investments are probably on the right track.
JESSICA ALBA
Jessica Marie Alba became a household name in the early 2000s. She even heightened her career when she joined Fantastic Four. She also starred in the film Awake and the American adaptation of a Korean horror movie The Eye. Though acting probably helped her with investment planning, she mentioned that it isn’t her top priority.
She transitioned her efforts into launching her company with a brand name The Honest Company. Though it quickly gained a good following, she faced a lawsuit for using SLS despite their eco-friendly claims. Aside from the SLS complaints, the company also had additional lawsuits for a sunscreen that’s ineffective.
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR
Known very well for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar is one of the most iconic names from the 90’s to the early 2000s. Though she had her fair share of fame, it eventually subsided when she went out of her genre. She starred in films such as Scooby-Doo and Simply Irresistible. Though it could have helped her set aside investment money, both films didn’t do well.
Though the movie projects she worked on didn’t seem to hit, she explored other options. Aside from being a mom to her two kids, she also invested in a lifestyle brand Foodstirs.