‘Lord of the Rings’ Star Reveals Secret Struggle

Everett Collection Sean Astin became one of the most recognizable faces in one of the biggest film franchises in history—but the fame did not come with the fortune many fans might expect. The actor, who played the loyal hobbit Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, revealed he struggled so much financially after starring in the films that he had to sell his house. Fellow cast member Elijah Wood, who portrayed Frodo Baggins, previously explained that all three Lord of the Rings…