When your parents or great-grandparents have worked hard and became successful when they were in their prime, then there is a huge chance that you will be able to benefit from their fortune when they pass away. There are many heirs and heiresses who are truly enjoying a lavish lifestyle these days but many of them have actually built an impressive fortune on their own.
Many actors, musicians, or socialites have proven to us that they can generate their own kind of success even if they have been quite privileged growing up. Let's take a look at just how wealthy some of the most popular heirs and heiresses are from around the world.
Paris Hilton - Estimated $300 Million
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Paris Hilton is popular for being a successful reality star and businesswoman. She really worked hard over the years but even growing up, she was already living an affluent lifestyle because her family was really wealthy. Conrad Hilton, who was her great-grandfather, was the one responsible for establishing the Hilton Hotels.
It's safe to say that she knew at a young age that she was meant to get a huge inheritance in the future. She is already worth $300 million these days and is actually still doing many things in her career. In April 2019, Hilton appeared on Germany's Next Topmodel.
Olivia Wilde - Estimated $20 Million
Actress Olivia Wilde is best known for the performances she had on House, Cowboys & Aliens, and The Lazarus Effect. Even if acting made her bank account grow like crazy, she always had stability when it came to her finances because her father, Andrew Cockburn, was a successful journalist.
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They are also known for being related to Sir George Cockburn who was the mastermind behind the Burning of Washington back in 1814. Wilde has definitely made her own unique mark over the years and today, she has ventured into directing and producing as well. In 2019, she directed a new movie called Booksmart.
Kate Hudson - Estimated $80 Million
A lot of you surely remember actress Kate Hudson for the roles she had in movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Almost Famous, and Bride Wars. The talent in acting has certainly been running in her DNA because her mother is Goldie Hawn. Hawn became a household name in Hollywood back in the late '60s.
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Goldie's success as an actress allowed her to give her daughter a comfortable lifestyle growing up. Today, Hudson has also found success as an entrepreneur because she is one of the people behind Fabletics. She is set to star in two new films called Blood Moon and Music.
Georgina Bloomberg - Net Worth Undisclosed
Michael Bloomberg is known for the time he has spent serving as New York City's Mayor but he is also well recognized for the success of his company, Bloomberg LP. Georgina Bloomberg is one of the two daughters he has with his wife Susan Brown.
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Georgina started hopping on horses when she was four years old and today, she is already a professional equestrian. She even owns the New York Empire equestrian team. In 2018, she was also a rider for the team and not just their owner. Her current net worth is undisclosed but we're sure she'll be inheriting a chunk of her father's $56-billion fortune eventually.
Balthazar Getty - Estimated $200 Million
Many of you might have seen actor Balthazar Getty in shows like Alias, Charmed, and Brothers & Sisters. Some of you might not have realized this, but he is actually part of the wealthy Getty family who created the Getty Oil company. His great-grandfather was the company's founder, J. Paul Getty.
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It seems like Balthazar had no plans of becoming like his ancestors because he pursued a completely different career path from them. Aside from acting, he is also a part of a band called Ringside. He also does a lot of charity work and is a member of The Lunchbox Fund's board of directors. Balthazar is currently set to appear in five new movies.
Amanda Hearst - Estimated $100 Million
Amanda Heart is known for being the great-granddaughter of Hearst Communications founder, William Randolph Hearst. She has definitely lived up to her last name because her personal wealth these days totals to $100 million. Amanda once dropped out of college just so that she could do modeling work.
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Fortunately, she realized how important her studies were so she went back and was eventually able to graduate from the Fordham University where she majored in art history. Today, she is known for working at Marie Claire as an associate market editor. She is also the brains behind Friends of Finn which is an organization that helps mistreated dogs in puppy mills.
Billie Lourd - Estimated $20 Million
Carrie Fisher will forever be remembered for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise but sadly, she is not with us anymore because she passed away back in 2016. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, has inherited her fortune and is continuing her legacy in the Hollywood scene.
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Many of you might have seen her in shows like Scream Queens and American Horror Story. But before she entered the acting scene, Billie was able to get a psychology degree from NYU. Billie is currently set to star in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Jake Gyllenhaal - Estimated $65 Million
It wasn't really a surprise that Jake Gyllenhaal ended up pursuing a career in acting because his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, was a director in Hollywood. Jake's father is already 69 years old and we're sure he will be passing on part of his estate to his son, Jake (and his daughter Maggie).
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Some of the most popular roles Jake was known for in his career were the one in Nightcrawler, Brokeback Mountain, and Love & Other Drugs. In 2019, you will be seeing him play Mysterio in the upcoming Spiderman: Far From Home movie.
Dylan Lauren - Estimated $50 Million
As you might have already guessed from just hearing her last name, Dylan Lauren's father is a world-renowned fashion designer, Ralph Lauren. Dylan's wealth is placed at $50 million these days but we're sure she is aiming to match her father's multi-billion dollar fortune in the future.
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She was an art history major when she went to Duke University and it seemed that she never really planned on pursuing the same career like her father's. Dylan currently operates her own chain of boutique candy hops called Dylan's Candy Bar. She is also a wonderful mother to her twin boys with husband Paul Arrouet.
Scarlett Johansson - Estimated $140 Million
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most in-demand names in Hollywood these days and the paycheck she receives per project she does will just make your jaw drop. She had a comfortable life growing up because her father, Karsen Olaf Johansson, was a successful architect while her mother, Melanie Sloan, was a producer.
Scarlett became interested in acting at such a young age but she only became a household name in the early 2000s after her impressive performance on Lost in Translation. Nowadays, she is known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and she is set to star in a Black Widow movie.
Blue Ivy Carter - Net Worth Undisclosed
When talking about the most popular celebrity offsprings in Hollywood these days, you will surely be hearing Blue Ivy Carter's name. She is clearly destined for greatness because she is the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. She doesn't really need to worry about financial issues because her parents have a joint fortune amounting to a whopping $1.5 billion fortune.
Blue is only seven years old as of today but you can already tell that she is talented and stylish like her mother and father. She made headlines in June 2019 after she was spotted in matching Lion King-inspired outfits with her mom at the Wearable Art Gala.
Ariana Rockefeller - Net Worth Undisclosed
Standard Oil company founder, John D. Rockefeller is the great-great-grandfather of Ariana Rockefeller. Growing up, Ariana loved riding horses and she eventually became a show jumper. She studied at Columbia University and she was a political science major. Prior to finishing her studies, she experienced working as a United Nations intern.
Ariana is already known for being a fashion designer these days after releasing her own clothing line back in 2011. She eventually branched out to selling handbags as well. She is currently married to Matthew Bucklin who is a wealthy entrepreneur.
Ally Hilfiger - Net Worth Undisclosed
Ally Hilfiger is one of the four kids that popular designer Tommy Hilfiger has with his first wife, Susie. People first discovered who Ally was when she appeared in the reality show called Rich Girls. Her overly lavish lifestyle was highlighted on the show but sadly, the show only lasted for one season.
Today, Ally is already a mother and she is happily married to Steve Hash. Her Instagram page says she has her own self-titled website and in 2019, she appeared in the WITMA Live: Well-Being in the Modern Age LA TV special.
Victoria Mars - Estimated $6 Billion
Victoria Mars is a member of the Mars family who was the wealthiest American family at one point. Their wealth came from the success of their confectionary company called Mars Inc. After graduating from Yale, Victoria studied at the University of Pennysylvania's What School of Business and later got an MBA in finance.
She started working at Milky Way then she eventually became Mars' chairman in 2014. In 2016, she reached billionaire status after she was able to inherit an 8% stake of the company. Her total fortune these days is estimated to be at $6 billion.
Alexander Soros - Net Worth Undisclosed
Can you imagine how it feels to be a son of a billionaire? Well, Alexander Soros sure could tell you because his father, George Soros, had a multi-billion dollar fortune. Alexander is one of the two sons George had with his second wife, Susan Weber. Back in 2009, he finished his studies at New York University.
He wasn't done studying for he later went to the University of California, Berkeley and obtained a Ph.D. in History. These days, Alexander works at his father's philanthropic agency, Open Society Foundations, as the Deputy Chair. He was also a part of the 2018 Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum.
Susan Alice Buffett - Net Worth Undisclosed
When it comes to making smart investments, Warren Buffett is one of the people who are experts at that. Photographed above is his daughter, Susan Alice Buffett. Susan studied home economics at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln then she later took up social ecology at the University of California, Irvine.
Despite having a wealthy father, Susan was always taught by her father to become financially independent. The only time she was given a huge amount of money was when her foundation, the Sherwood Foundation, was funded. Warren is worth $82 billion as of today so Susan is bound to inherit a huge sum in the future.
Giada De Laurentiis - Estimated $20 Million
Many of you might know Giada De Laurentiis for her show, Giada at Home. She is also often seen on The Today Show as a guest co-host and contributor. Some of you might not have known this, but Giada is the granddaughter of Dino De Laurentiis who was a very successful Italian film producer.
She was always fond of cooking growing up and she often hung out at DDL Foodshow which was a restaurant owned by her grandfather. Today, Giada rakes in the big bucks from operating a catering business and a number of dining places. The most recent restaurant she opened was GDL Italian by Giada.
North West - Net Worth Undisclosed
A lot of you will agree when we say that North West is already becoming a big star despite her young age. She is the eldest child of Hollywood power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. As early as now, North West is already known for being quite stylish and it seems like she really loves makeup.
If you follow Kim's Social Media accounts, you will see just how beautiful North is growing up to be and there is a huge chance she will become one of the most popular celebrities in Hollywood when she gets older. In February 2019, it was reported that North was "dating" a boy named Caiden Mills.
Whitney Kroenke - Net Worth Undisclosed
Whitney Kroenke is the daughter of Ann Walton Kroenke so this makes her an heiress to the Walton family fortune. The Walton family is behind Walmart and the total wealth of their family is estimated to be more than $170 billion as of today.
Whitney isn't making money through working for her family's company. Instead, she was able to establish herself as a producer and philanthropist. She already produced three documentaries and two movies as of today. The Playing for Change Movement was the multimedia music project she co-founded back in the early 2000s.
Adam Levine - Estimated $120 Million
Adam Levine needs no introduction because he is a big name in the music industry these days. He has built a massive fortune on his own but he actually has been living an opulent life ever since his childhood. His father, Fred Levin, had a successful boutique named M. Fredric.
Adam first started making music with a band called Kara's Flowers but a failed album made them break up. He eventually formed the popular band, Maroon 5. Through the band, he became a huge success in the music scene. Today, Adam has a $120-million net worth and he has been a coach on The Voice since 2011.
Armie Hammer - Estimated $16 Million
Actor Armie Hammer is well recognized for the performances he had in movies like Call Me By Your Name, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, and The Social Network. He had such a nice life growing up, thanks to the wealth his family has.
His grandfather, Armand Hammer, was an oil tycoon while his father, Michael Armand Hammer, was a wealthy businessman. Michael had actually disowned Armie when he left high school to focus on acting but he eventually became supportive. Armie is set to star in a new movie called Dreamland in 2019.
Rooney Mara - Estimated $12 Million
Rooney Mara is best known for her roles in movies like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Carol. She is the daughter of Kathleen Rooney-McNulty and Timothy Mara. A fun fact about her is that her father's family is the New York Giants's founders while her mother's family are the Pittsburgh Steelers' founders.
She's never been keen on pursuing a career in sports for she has been fond of acting ever since she started watching classic movies and plays. The most recent credit in her acting portfolio is her role on Mary Magdalene in 2018 and she reportedly has an upcoming movie called A House in the Sky.
Anderson Cooper - Estimated $110 Million
Anderson Cooper is a popular TV personality who is actually a part of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. His mother is wealthy heiress Gloria Vanderbilt while his father, Wayne Emory Cooper, was a writer. He is the great-great-great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt who was responsible for the family's affluence.
After graduating from a private school, Anderson went off to Yale and studied political science. He is popularly known these days for hosting his own news show on CNN titled Anderson Cooper 360°. He is also a correspondent on the show, 60 Minutes.
Allison Williams - Estimated $2 Million
Many of you have probably watched actress Allison Williams on shows like Girls and A Series of Unfortunate Events. Her father is Brian Williams, the former managing editor, and anchor for NBC Nightly News. Her mother, Jane Gillan Stoddard, worked as a TV producer.
Allison knew how important her education was so this was why she only pursued acting full-time after she graduated from Yale University. She is reportedly part of Yale's secret society called St. Elmo. According to her IMDb page, she is set to star in a new film titled Horizon Line.
Robin Thicke - $15 Million
Just by hearing his last name, you might already assume that Robin Thicke is related to the late Alan Thicke. Alan, who was Robin's father, became best-known for starring in Growing Pains. Sadly, he passed away back in 2016 due to a type-A aortic dissection.
Robin went down on a completely different career path from his father's because he focused on singing. His song titled Blurred Lines is what brought him mainstream success back in 2013. In 2019, he was seen on The Masked Singer as one of the panelists of the show.
Tori Spelling - Estimated $500K
Tori Spelling was always exposed to the Hollywood industry growing up because her father was the late Aaron Spelling who was an established producer. Tori's big break was Beverly Hills, 90210 and her father was actually the producer of the show. She wasn't just handed her role for she really had to audition.
Tori inherited a lot of money when her father passed away back in 2006 but sadly, mismanaging her fortune led to her becoming broke. Her current fortune is reportedly around $500K only. In 2019, she will be reprising her role as Donna Martin in the Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot.
Rashida Jones - Estimated $25 Million
Roles in Parks and Recreation and The Office are what made actress Rashida Jones popular in the acting industry. Her father is successful record producer Quincy Jones while her mother was actress Peggy Lipton. Rashida was already musically-inclined at a young age but it seemed like she was more passionate about acting.
She studied philosophy and religion when she went to Harvard and she actually wanted to become a lawyer. Seeing the O. J. Simpson murder trial apparently made her turn her back on a law career. Rashida is currently set to star in two new movies called Klaus and On the Rocks.
Nicole Richie - Estimated $10 Million
Lionel Richie is a successful singer who many of you have probably been watching on American Idol these days. Nicole Richie is his adoptive-daughter who has established herself as an actress, designer, and reality TV star. She became famous on her own when she starred alongside Paris Hilton in The Simple Life.
In recent years, Nicole has been appearing on TV a lot and her most recent role was in the TV movie, Richard Lovely. She has been married to Joel Madden since 2010 and they already have two kids today.
Bryce Dallas Howard - Estimated $15 Million
Bryce Dallas Howard is becoming just like her father, Ron Howard because she has also established a career both in front of and behind the camera. Ron was a popular actor during the '60s but he eventually focused on directing in the '80s. He is still active these days at age 65.
Bryce started out as a Broadway actress but she eventually became a mainstream star after her performance in the movie, The Village. She made her directorial debut in 2016 and she reportedly directed an episode of an upcoming series called The Mandalorian. Her most recent acting role was in the 2019 movie, Rocketman.
Stella McCartney - Estimated $75 Million
Paul McCartney will forever be remembered for the success he had with The Beatles. His daughter, Stella McCartney, will surely benefit from his billion-dollar empire in the future but she actually has her own massive fortune. That's all made possible by her highly successful career as a fashion designer.
Stella was into designing even during her teenage years and when she hit 30 years old, she was able to launch her very own label. She has also put up the Stella McCartney Cares Foundation in 2018, which is a charitable organization that aims to help breast cancer patients.
Dakota Johnson - Estimated $14 Million
Another name on this list who is a product of two famous parents is Dakota Johnson. She is the beautiful daughter of Melanie Griffith (Body Double fame) and Don Johnson (Miami Vice fame). Her father and mother are both worth $40 million so she is set to inherit a fortune in the future.
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Although, she doesn't really need it since she has become a successful actress on her own. Johnson became popular after starring in the Fifty Shades movie series. In 2020, you will be seeing her star in a new movie called The Friend.
Taylor Swift - Estimated $400 Million
Taylor Swift is yet another successful singer who came from a wealthy family. Her father is Scott Kingsley Swift and he worked at Meryll Lynch as a stockbroker. Her mother, Andrea Swift, on the other hand, was a mutual fund marketing executive.
Being inspired by the success of her parents was probably what pushed Taylor to pursue singing at a young age. She became a star after she released her first album back in 2006 and today, she has six albums to boast of. It is confirmed that her seventh album is already in the works.
Sosie Bacon - Estimated $250K
Apparently, being a good actor sometimes gets passed down to generations—or at least that was the case for Sosie Bacon. Her famous father, Kevin Bacon, has been capturing hearts with his performances since the late ‘70s. He still remains active to this day and is currently starring in the show City on a Hill. During his long marriage to Kyra Sedgwick, he had two children—Travis and Sosie. Sosie is now a successful actress herself despite her parents’ initial disapproval. Her most notable acting credit so far is playing Skye Miller in the hit Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. Her most recent movie was the 2019 Netflix film The Last Summer.
Brooke Shields - Estimated $25 Million
Brooke Shields was already making some dough as a model and actress during her younger years so she really experienced financial stability early in her life. Even if she didn't start working early, she was actually still well-off because her father, Frank Shields, was a successful businessman who worked in Revlon as one of their executives.
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He sadly passed away back in 2003 and a part of his wealth was inherited by Brooke. These days, she is still an active actress and she actually has an upcoming movie called My Boyfriend's Meds. Shields is married to Chris Henchy and has two kids with him.