7. Djimon Hounsou

You’d assume two Oscar nominations and a stack of hits equals easy living. Not in Djimon’s case. He’s still fighting to be paid fairly and taken seriously. He’s talked about being overlooked for awards and respect early on, and how that kind of diss stayed with him. The resume says “A-list actor,” but the paycheck and treatment don’t always match.

8. Sebastian Stan

Right after the first Captain America came out, Sebastian’s business manager told him he had about a month to figure out his rent situation, which, quite frankly, was insane talk. It’s a reminder that visibility and stability are different games, and that outsiders rarely know what’s actually going on with someone’s bank accounts.

9. Pedro Pascal

Pedro spent roughly 15 years in “entry-level” mode, taking small roles, lots of hustle, and stressing about basic stuff like health and rent. A random residual check from his Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode once saved him when he had less than $7. Then Game of Thrones cracked things open, and the rest snowballed.