Leibovitz (shown above with her iconic photograph of Demi Moore) borrowed that amount last year from Art Capital Group using her homes and her rights to her photographic works as collateral.
She owns three townhouses in New York's West Village (including the one shown above) and a 228-acre country estate in Rhinebeck, NY. She has reportedly been in dire financial straits for quite a while and recently dealt with the deaths of her parents as well as her lover, Susan Santog.
Let's hope she comes up with the money fast!
Let's hope she comes up with the money fast!
UPDATE: We've heard that a hearing has been set for October 2nd, though technically that doesn't alter the payment due date. We've also heard that her properties are worth $40+ million and her works are worth $50+ million. We're guessing she'll let the houses go if things get really nasty.
UPDATE (9/11/09): We've heard that Art Capital Group has dropped the lawsuit and agreed to restructure the loan. So dear Annie is safe for now!