Episode
This SNL Star Lost Everything // The Kenan Thompson Story
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 500
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Summary
Kenan Thompson lost an estimated $1.5 million in childhood earnings after a trusted family accountant absconded with his money. Thompson, who had granted the accountant power of attorney, discovered the devastating theft while attempting to buy his first home in Atlanta. He later faced unpaid tax issues with the IRS, which forced him into bankruptcy.