11) Cyndi Lauper
The pop star Cyndi Lauper, known for popularizing Girls Just Want to Have Fun, filed for bankruptcy in 1981.
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A 1980s pop icon, Lauper's financial troubles stemmed from poor management and contracts that left her with little control over her earnings.
Despite being broke at one point, she rebounded by composing music, earning multiple Grammys, and finding success with Kinky Boots on Broadway. Her perseverance demonstrated her remarkable ability to turn financial setbacks into opportunities for growth, showing that even in the face of adversity, she could rise above challenges.
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