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Despite all of their riches and fame, celebrities' lives can be devastated by accidents, abuse, death, and other awful surprises.

Celebrity Tragedies

Money

This list tells the stories of public figures and celebrities who went from successful and rich to homeless and poor, with pictures whenever possible. Many of us have heard the success stories of famous poor people who worked their way up from nothing and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-were-homeless/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities who were once homeless</a>&nbsp;who are now living in million dollar mansions. What about the other side? The once-rich homeless people who, despite years of success, have tumbled not only into obscurity, but have lost everything along the way.Celebs and public figures who were evicted, went broke, or became homeless include Debbie&nbsp;Clark, Margot&nbsp;Kidder, Alex&nbsp;Lambert, Natasha&nbsp;Lyonne, and Brett&nbsp;Butler.The former celebrities listed below made their living as actors, sports stars, and musicians with varying degrees of fame. No matter how high they soared, they all reached the same low and became homeless. The good news is that many of the celebrities listed here have entered recovery from drugs, started to work again, or have got back on their feet in other ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebrities Who Fell Into Homelessness

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Famous Homeless People: Celebrities Who Fell on Hard Times

Only the most interesting animals and humanoid beings to come out of the human imagination.

Magical & Mythical Creatures

Abracadabra

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While there exist plenty of real life <a href="/list/greatest-famous-magicians/polkadotking">famous magicians</a>, there&#39;s a limit to things that can be done in real life and that&#39;s where the greatest fictional magicians of all time come in. Their magic tricks are sensational, their assistants are incredibly hot women (and Steve Buscemi), and their hair is to die for. These famous fictional magicians and illusionists are the stuff that great magic movies are made of, and all the best fake magicians are here.

Whether you prefer the over-the-top antics of a Magician Called GOB or the come hither tricks of Barney Stinson, there are plenty of movie and TV magicians (as well as others from comics, novels, and even advertising) to satisfy your magic trick needs.

This list of magicians in pop culture is here to crown the ultimate fictional illusionist or magician and name them the best magician that never was. Vote for your favorite fake magician and, if your choice for top illusionist that doesn&#39;t exist isn&#39;t on the list, make sure to add them so others can obsess over magic shows that exist only in the mind (and screen).

If you&#39;re seeking some magical inspiration right now, have a look at the <a href="/list/greatest-famous-magicians/polkadotking">greatest magicians of all time</a>&nbsp;and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-magic/ranker-film" target="_blank">best magician movies</a>.

GOB Bluth

The Greatest Fictional Magicians of All Time

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Best Fictional Magicians | Greatest Fake Illusionists

Unscripted

The most famous magicians in the world are known for performing amazing magic tricks, stunning illusions, and starring in mesmerizing magic shows. The list of the greatest magicians includes famous illusionists like Criss Angel and David Copperfield, endurance artists like David Blaine, and old school magicians like Penn &amp; Teller, and many Vegas magicians. Whatever your favorite magic style, this list of illusionists and magicians has all the greatest magic men and women in history.The world of magic is a skilled and complicated place, shrouded in secrecy and mystery. The secrets of the world's greatest magic tricks are known by few, revered by many, and shared by almost no one. From the granddaddy of all magicians, Harry Houdini, to the new school of comic magicians and Las Vegas staples like The Amazing Johnathan, there are always new magicians coming up making their audience ponder the question of &quot;how'd they do that?&quot; From huge magician names, to lesser known illusionists, and arguably the best magicians ever, the world of magic isn't just for Harry Potter books. Us muggles can enjoy it too.Who is the best magician in the world? This is not a complete list of all magicians, so if you don't see your favorite magician or the best illusionist (according to you) on here, make sure to add them to this magicians list so others can vote for them as their new favorite illusionist.&nbsp;If all this magic has raised your desire to see some great magic, get inspired with film quotes and movie clips from magic films like <a href="/list/now-you-see-me-movie-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes">Now You See Me</a> and <a href="/list/the-prestige-movie-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes">The Prestige</a>. And don't forget to see what these great magicians have inspired on the list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-famous-magicians/polkadotking" target="_blank">greatest fictional magicians</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-magic/ranker-film" target="_blank">best movies about magicians.</a>

Doug Henning

The Greatest Famous Magicians

Greatest Famous Magicians | Best Famous Illusionists

Not everyone can stay healthy all the time, even rich and powerful celebrities. See which of your favorite celebs have dealt with various health issues and afflictions.

Celebrity Health

Breast cancer

Ever since Angelina Jolie <a href="https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=169836" target="_blank">elected to have a double mastectomy </a>instead of facing an 87 percent&nbsp;risk of developing breast cancer, the topic of cancer awareness was once again front and center in the public eye. Far from being the first to act against the disease, Jolie joins an impressive roster of women who have fought back against breast cancer and won.

While there are other famous people who have died from&nbsp;breast cancer, these women have undergone radiation treatment, chemotherapy, and single and double mastectomies to triumph over disease. This list of notable breast cancer survivors is here to serve as an inspiration and warning for other women concerned with breast cancer.

As one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/50-most-common-causes-of-death/info-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">leading causes of death</a> in men and women, cancer is something celebrities like Angelina Jolie are encouraging people to be vigilant about in their health assessments. This list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-had-breast-reduction-surgery/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">famous breast</a> cancer survivors is a testament to treatment and preventative checks saving lives.

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28 Celebrities Who Fought Breast Cancer and Won

Famous Breast Cancer Survivors

Celebrities Who Had Breast Cancer

Actresses

The best actresses ever are ranked here in this list of the best actresses in film history. These are the greatest actresses ever to appear on the silver screen - female only (to vote on both genders, check out this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time">the greatest film actors and actresses</a>). These women were part of some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">greatest movies of all time</a> (or were perhaps the reason they were the best movies ever), with countless <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/Oscars">Academy Awards</a> between them.What are the qualities of the best actresses of all time? Is it the raw emotion they show, the parts they choose, their acting methods, or simply their effortless charm and charisma? There's no denying some of these amazing actresses belong on the list of the hottest celebrities of all time, but behind the 1000 watt smiles lies the talent that defines generations of actresses. Who is the best actor of all time? Is it a classic actor like Katharine Hepburn, a comedic genius like Tina Fey, a stunner like Catherine Zeta-Jones, or a method actor like Meryl Streep? There are so many choices for the greatest movie actress ever that you may have a hard time choosing just one (although you can vote for as many of the actresses on this list of the greatest actresses ever as you want). If your favorite leading lady isn't on the list, make sure to add her so others can vote for her to receive the title of best actress in film history.

Jodie Foster

The Best Actresses in Film History

Person in Film

March is usually a dumping ground for movies that are neither summer blockbusters nor award contenders, but Marches of years past have had some great movies come out in theaters (movie releases in March 2013, by the way, not awful). These greatest films to come out in March is a list of the best movies ever to come out in March.To give you an idea of how bad March typically is for movie releases, the rogue nuclear sub movie Phantom (starring David Duchovny and Ed Harris), released in March 2013, is fast on its way to becoming one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-13-least-profitable-movies-ever-made/ninakat">least profitable movies ever made</a>. In years past, however, March movie releases have included <The Hunger Games (the first installment of what is sure to be a mega trilogy), gladiator epic 300, and even The Godfather. What is the best movie ever to come out in March? What Academy <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-oscar-winning-film-ever/drake-bird?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Award winning movies</a> were released in March? What are the most successful movies released in March? This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of movies</a> that came out in March is here for users to vote on what they consider to be the greatest movie released in March. This is not a complete list of films released in March, just the good ones. If your favorite movie released in March isn't on the list, make sure to add it to this list of the greatest films released in March.

The Big Lebowski

The Best Movies Ever to Come Out in March

Film Trivia

Records are made to be broken, and box-office records are no exception. Since movies emerged as a major moneymaking venture, the eyes of studios and producers have been on the all-time charts, and in that time, the title of highest-grossing movie of all time has changed hands a number of times. The current record-holder - at least on the all-time U.S. domestic list - is the seventh installment of the&nbsp;Star Wars franchise,&nbsp;The Force Awakens.But it had to face stiff competition on its way to the top, passing former record-holders such as&nbsp;Titanic and&nbsp;Avatar, while holding off subsequent challengers including MCU juggernauts&nbsp;Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and&nbsp;Black Panther. It should come as no surprise at this point that the all-time box-office list includes a large number of entries from some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-highest-grossing-movie-franchises-of-all-time/robert-wabash">biggest movie franchises</a> ever.Are these the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">best movies of all time</a>? Not necessarily - although some could make that case, at least if your votes have anything to do with it. And let’s not forget that, adjusted for inflation, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/chart/top_lifetime_gross_adjusted/?adjust_gross_to=2019">the list looks significantly different</a>, with 1939’s&nbsp;Gone with the Wind still holding that top spot, and the original&nbsp;Star Wars holding steady in second place.In recent years, legacy sequel Top Gun: Maverick has charged toward the all-time top 10, while family movies from Disney and Pixar continue to place high on the charts as well. This list will keep changing, but one thing’s for certain: Someday - maybe soon, maybe not - there will be a new all-time box-office champ.Last update: July 18, 2022

The Highest Grossing Movies Of All Time

The top grossing movies of all time, adjusted for inflation, as reported by <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com">Box Office Mojo</a> includes a calculation that converts the domestic box office grosses of all movies into what their dollar equivalent would be in 2013 based on average ticket prices then and now.It should come as no surprise that some of the movies that have made the most money are also considered to be some of the <a href=" http:=">best movies of all time</a>; perhaps their high quality compelled multiple viewings.As a note, this list of the highest grossing films does include revenues from re-releases, 3D, and IMAX screenings, so yes, there are some movies from the last decade who sold more expensive tickets as opposed to more tickets overall. Ticket prices aside (and FYI, the average movie ticket price in 2013 is $8.05), this list has all the highest grossing domestic box office takes for films released in the US.

The Top Grossing Movies of All Time (Adjusted for Inflation)

The Top Grossing Movies of All Time (Adjusted for Inflation) | List of the Highest Grossing Films 

What was it that the band Semisonic said? Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end? Well, it may be true but it's not fair! This list of the best TV series finales makes note of the end of some of my all-time favorite shows. I will say this, though: some of the best TV shows did not have the best series finales. You'll see some of that reflected in my  rankings of these series finales.

The Best Series Finales

TV Program

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/100-all-time-greatest-comedy-films?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest comedy movies of all time</a> are also some of the best movies ever, but with more laughs. Some of my favorite comedy movies are full of cheap laughs while others are fine masterpieces of comedy. I would name them, but frankly, everybody's going to have different opinions about what's toilet humor and what's comedic genius. These are my top comedy films, at any rate, and I'm laughing just thinking about them.

100 All Time Greatest Comedy Films

I picked 30 of the most overrated movies of all time based on, well, mostly that I hated these movies the rest of the movie-going public was just in love with. It's not to say some of them don't really speak to people, but there are some movies on this list (Vanilla Sky, Mulholland Drive) that I just don't get that other people seem to think are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/best-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">best movies</a> ever. As far as I'm concerned, these are 30 "great" movies that suck. Enjoy (or don't enjoy), these overrated movies.

The Most Overrated Movies Of All Time

Pop Culture

All the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/5-star-movie-franchises?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best movie franchises</a> in one convenient list. When you think about the fact that these franchises produced dozens of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best movies of all time</a>, it becomes a pretty awesome list to look at. I know that Star Wars is a controversial pick for number one (considering Episodes 1-3 were garbage), but I'm choosing to consider the good movies in my choices and ignore the lesser entries into the series (X-Men, Batman).

5-Star Movie Franchises

General

Military

Battle of Midway

Battle of Britain

Battle of Stalingrad

Battle of Kursk

Invasion of Normandy

Attack on Pearl Harbor

The Most Important Battles of World War 2

Military Conflict

Combat Sports

The Best Boxers Of All Time

Boxer

The Funniest Movies of All Time

Bands/Musicians

The Greatest 'Live' Bands/Artists of All Time

Band/Musician

Famous Role Models We'd Like To Meet In Person

TV Shows Canceled Before Their Time

Places/Travel

Historical Landmarks to See Before I Die

Location

Sweatpants at the table; sweatpants while you fistfight your neighbors over slightly discounted TVs. The holidays are here!

Thanksgiving & Black Friday

Halloween

Amazing pumpkin carving photos that will inspire you to create your own, crafty Halloween or Thanksgiving pumpkin! Wait, Thanksgiving?! Yes, you can indeed carve or decorate gorgeous Thanksgiving pumpkins that will add extra flair to your holiday decor. Whether your pumpkin carving on Thanksgiving involves an elaborate turkey pumpkin or a sweet saying, these photos prove it can be done (and done really well). You can also use carved pumpkins to make gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpieces, filled with flowers and/or candles for a super festive look.

Thanksgiving pumpkin carving makes sense, if you think about it. You&#39;ve got access to tons of different sized pumpkins to choose from, and chances are you&#39;ve already got your pumpkin carving tools handy from Halloween. You can choose a Thanksgiving template to use as a guide for the design, or you can just draw whatever idea you&#39;ve got on the pumpkin and then carve accordingly. Save the seeds, while you&#39;re at it, and you can roast pumpkin seeds for a holiday treat.

For more Thanksgiving goodness, check out this tasty list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-delicious-thanksgiving-side-dishes" target="">the most delicious Thanksgiving side dishes</a>. Gobble gobble!

Awesome Pumpkin Carvings for Thanksgiving

Food

History

Gallup every year polls US citizens asking which people they &quot;most admire&quot; – this list was compiled from the results of each individual years tally since the poll started in the 1930s through the last poll in 1999. The list includes <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-u-s-presidents-from-best-to-worst">US Presidents</a> and other global leaders that impacted the world over the 20th century.

Gallup Poll: Widely Admired People of the 20th Century

Albums

Mojo magazine's annual albums of the year list always turns me on to new music. I love Mojo because they bridge the gap between timeless rock and cool new stuff. They manage to turn me on to new music discoveries without being snobs. There are some other UK rock mags that I like as well, particularly Uncut, but ever since Mojo magazine came out in the mid 90s I have been hooked and read every issue the day it arrives in my mailbox. Long live Mojo and may the internet not take you down! <a href="http://www.mojo4music.com" rel="nofollow"> www.mojo4music.com </a>

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