Have you ever daydreamed about living the life of a celebrity, basking in worldwide admiration and hopping from one luxurious party to another with a fortune in your bank account? While it may sound tempting, achieving global stardom is not a piece of cake. Interestingly, some of today’s most renowned celebrities already inherited multi-million dollar fortunes before they rose to fame.
Here are some of the top celebrities of today who were born into vast riches:
Olivia Wilde
Actress Olivia Wilde is known for her outstanding performances in hit TV shows like House and The OC, and movies such as Conversations with Other Women and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Recently, she made her directorial debut with Booksmart, which grossed a whopping $8.6 million at the box office.
However, Wilde was already a mega-rich star from the get-go as she is the daughter of British-Irish journalist Andrew Cockburn, who has amassed a significant fortune over the years. Wilde even changed her last name in high school to forge her own path and not rely on her parents’ wealth.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is an Academy Award-nominated actress who made her breakthrough with the 2000 hit Almost Famous. Since then, she has become one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, and she even launched her own fashion label, Fabletics.
On top of her massive earnings, Hudson is the daughter of Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn and stepdaughter of Kurt Russell. With such a rich family background, she undoubtedly has a considerable financial cushion to fall back on.
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper is a prominent figure in American television and is known for hosting his own show, Anderson Cooper 360, on CNN. His down-to-earth style and no-nonsense approach to interviews have earned him immense respect and popularity.
Before achieving fame, Cooper was already born into one of the wealthiest families in America. He is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, a member of the Vanderbilt family dynasty of New York, one of the richest and most influential families in American history.
Balthazar Getty
Balthazar Getty is a successful actor who is not often in the limelight. However, he belongs to one of the wealthiest and infamous families in America, the Gettys, and is the grandson of Jean Paul Getty, once the richest man in America and a prominent oil magnate.
While becoming a celebrity takes immense talent and hard work, it is worth noting that some have inherited their wealth and position in society. These celebrities are examples of individuals who have used their fortune as a stepping stone to greatness.
Billie Lourd
Actress Billie Lourd, best known for her roles in American Horror Story and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, is the daughter of late actress Carrie Fisher and talent agent Bryan Lourd. With a family net worth of over $600 million, Lourd inherited a significant fortune, but has also built her own successful acting career.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal is a renowned actor who has starred in numerous successful films, including Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. He was born into a Hollywood family, as the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. The Gyllenhaal family also has connections to Swedish nobility, with Jake’s great-grandfather being a Swedish nobleman.
Dylan Lauren
Dylan Lauren, the daughter of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, is the founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, a chain of candy stores that has become a favorite of celebrities and candy lovers alike. With her family’s wealth, Lauren was able to invest in and build her own successful business empire.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most recognizable and highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, with roles in major films such as The Avengers and Marriage Story. But before she became a superstar, Johansson was born into a family with a net worth of over $140 million, thanks to her mother’s career as a film producer and her father’s work in architecture.
Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton
The Hilton sisters, Paris and Nicky, are socialites and fashion icons who have become synonymous with the glamorous celebrity lifestyle. But they were also born into a family with a net worth of over $1 billion, thanks to their grandfather’s founding of the Hilton hotel chain.
Rooney and Kate Mara
Rooney and Kate Mara are sisters who have both found success in Hollywood, with Rooney starring in films such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Kate in House of Cards. But they were also born into a wealthy family, with their great-grandfather, Tim Mara, being the founder of the New York Giants football team.
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase is a comedian and actor who became a household name in the 1970s and 1980s thanks to his work on Saturday Night Live and in films such as National Lampoon’s Vacation. But before he found fame, Chase was born into a wealthy family, with his father being a prominent book editor and magazine writer.
Ariana Rockefeller
Ariana Rockefeller is a fashion designer and philanthropist who is a member of the famous Rockefeller family, one of the wealthiest families in American history. With a net worth of over $1 billion, the Rockefeller family has a long history of philanthropy and public service.
Lydia Hearst-Shaw
Lydia Hearst-Shaw is a model, actress, and heiress to the Hearst publishing fortune. Her great-grandfather, William Randolph Hearst, was a media magnate who founded the Hearst Corporation, which owns numerous newspapers and magazines, including Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a beloved actress who has starred in hit TV shows such as Seinfeld and Veep. But she was also born into a family with a net worth of over $4 billion, thanks to her father’s work as a businessman and her grandfather’s founding of the Louis Dreyfus Group, a global commodities and shipping company.
Edward Norton
Edward Norton is an actor and filmmaker who has starred in some of the biggest Hollywood movies of the past few decades, including Fight Club, American History X, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. But Norton also comes from a wealthy family — his grandfather was James Rouse, a successful real estate developer and founder of the city of Columbia, Maryland.
Carly Simon
Carly Simon is a singer-songwriter who has won numerous awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award for her song “Let the River Run” from the movie Working Girl. She is also the daughter of Richard L. Simon, co-founder of the publishing house Simon & Schuster, which is responsible for publishing some of the most famous books in history.
Patty Hearst
Patty Hearst is an American socialite and author who made headlines in the 1970s when she was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army and subsequently joined their cause. Hearst is also the granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in America in the early 20th century.
Tinsley Mortimer
Tinsley Mortimer is a socialite and fashion designer who has appeared on reality TV shows such as The Real Housewives of New York City and High Society. She is also the daughter of George Riley Mercer Jr., a wealthy real estate investor and philanthropist.
Eden Sassoon
Eden Sassoon is a reality TV personality and entrepreneur who is best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She is also the daughter of Vidal Sassoon, the famous hair stylist and businessman who founded the Vidal Sassoon hair care products line.
Allegra Versace
Allegra Versace is the heiress to the Versace fashion empire, which was founded by her uncle Gianni Versace. She inherited a 50% stake in the company when she turned 18, after her uncle’s untimely death in 1997.
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley is a singer-songwriter and actress who is best known for being the daughter of Elvis Presley. However, she also inherited a significant fortune from her father’s estate, which has allowed her to pursue various business ventures and philanthropic efforts.
David O. Russell
David O. Russell is a filmmaker who has directed some of the most critically acclaimed movies of the past few decades, including Three Kings, The Fighter, and Silver Linings Playbook. He is also the son of Maria Muzio, a wealthy philanthropist who founded the Grameen Foundation.
Megan Ellison
Megan Ellison is a film producer who has been behind some of the most talked-about movies of the past few years, including Zero Dark Thirty, Her, and American Hustle. She is also the daughter of Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle Corporation and one of the richest people in the world.
