Natalie Imbruglia’s property journey from broke to $24m

Natalie Imbruglia was once broke and living in the basement of a London mansion before building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. The former Neighbours actress opened up about surviving on cash from nightclub appearances after strict British visa rules barred her from acting. Speaking on the Begin Again podcast, the 51-year-old star said British authorities were cracking down on Australian soap stars taking UK acting roles. “I ran out of money, and I was living in the basement of someone’s house in Chelsea,” she said. “It was weird because I’m in this big mansion, but I’m just in the basement.” MORE: Gervais forced to marry lover over cash blow ‘Just not fun’: 90s star’s sad confession at 72 DWTS judge quits US for shock job in Aus Natalie Imbruglia has opened up about her money struggles after Neighbours. Picture: YouTube An eye-opening wake-up call from her father sparked the entertainer to channel her living situation into music, writing her 1997 debut album Left of the Middle from the basement. Imbruglia’s breakout hit single Torn sold over four million copies worldwide. Today, the London-based star is estimated to be worth up to $24m ($US16m) with an impressive prop...