Why are so many US TV stars broke? As fans raise money for the families of James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane, how huge property costs and failure to negotiate lucrative contracts can leave popular actors struggling

Eric Dane and James David Van Der Beek starred on two of the biggest and most loved shows of the nineties and noughties, racking in cash from their adored roles.

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Feb 24, 2026 - 08:34
Why are so many US TV stars broke? As fans raise money for the families of James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane, how huge property costs and failure to negotiate lucrative contracts can leave popular actors struggling
Eric Dane and James David Van Der Beek starred on two of the biggest and most loved shows of the nineties and noughties, racking in cash from their adored roles.
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