When you think of famous people, do you picture those who rose from poverty? These people already had a lot of money from inheritances before they became famous. Most performers struggle to make a living while pursuing their Hollywood dreams, but a few well figures are lucky enough to hail from wealthy families. It goes without saying that having an acting family can give a likely future star many opportunities.
Who are some prominent figures who inherited wealth? The Hilton name and wealth were passed down to a wealthy heir named Paris Hilton. Her great-grandfather Conrad Hilton founded the Hilton Hotel chain. Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, a wealthy businessman with a net worth of over $4 billion, is the father of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a star of Seinfeld.
So what are you waiting for? Keep on scrolling down below to see these celebrities who are inherited wealthy.
A superstar, Lady Gaga. However, it’s not enough. She is an Oscar nominee (A Star is Born). Did you initially know she was rich and successful? Her successful parents sent her to a private school in the Upper West Side. Joseph Germanotta was an online businessman, and Cynthia Louise was a business professional. Her father serves on the boards of her management team and charity. She is repaying his generosity.
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Even before American History X and Fight Club, Edward Norton was doing well. His father worked as an environmental lawyer and served as prosecutor. Norton’s money is more seasoned. His maternal grandfather James Rouse founded The Rouse Company. Rouse was sold in 2004 for $7.2 billion. Norton’s affluence might have aided in his development.
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Ariana Grande would be included on a list of rising performers with talent. She has already been singing and performing for ten years, ever since she was chosen to participate in a Nickelodeon show before she could drive. Her family have achieved great success. The CEO of Hose-McCann Communications was Joan Grande. Edward oversaw a design company in Florida. Grande was able to book symphony and cruise ship appearances thanks to the fame of her parents.
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Bradley Cooper, an Oscar nominee four times. He was nominated for the both director and screenplay in A Star Is Born. Cooper had to have an advantage in his early years and regularly brings up his Philadelphia roots. He didn’t attend a public school. Bradley attended Germantown Academy in Philadelphia thanks to the money of his stockbroker father. He studied at Georgetown and Villanova. His parents paid a large sum for his education. He now can give his parents a ten-fold return.
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Outside of Maroon 5, Adam Levine is well-known. His participation with The Voice expanded his audience. He produces fragrances. He grew up in Brentwood, California, an affluent child. The retail company M.Frederic was run by his father, Fred. When Young Levine’s parents separated, wealth did not guarantee happiness. Levine seems to have bounced back nicely from his setback.
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The career of Gwyneth Paltrow is outstanding. She has appeared in Iron Man and Shakespeare in Love. She was merely another privileged child in Los Angeles before to her much-maligned health company and the movies. Blythe Danner is her mother. When Gwyneth was a little girl, she was prosperous. Producer of St. Elsewhere Bruce Paltrow was her father. She didn’t put forth a lot of effort to enter the industry.
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She is wealthy but hasn’t been in the news much lately. She’s always had money. Paris had a typical existence before the sex tape and reality show. She is descended from the founder of Hilton Hotels. Her father helped establish a Beverly Hills real estate company (Hilton & Hyland). Growing up, Paris had to relocate a lot, which was challenging. Beverly Hills, the Hamptons, and upscale hotels in Manhattan probably helped.
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Following Seinfeld, she portrayed a fumbling vice president on HBO’s Veep. The wealth of Julia’s original father, not that of her stepfather, is the reason she is on this list. Louis Dreyfus Energy Services was run by Gérard Louis-Dreyfus. His $3.4 billion Forbes net worth from that year. Great-great-grandfather Léopold Louis-Dreyfus was the ancestor of Julia. One of the five richest families in France was his. In 1851, he created the Louis Dreyfus Group. That sum is Seinfeld cash.
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Whatever Emma Stone is in, it gets better. She is adored by audiences and the Oscars. Her triumph in La La Land cemented it. She’s never had financial difficulties. Stone was indeed a fortunate youngster. Her mother made the trip to Los Angeles from Arizona to aid her start an acting career. Stone’s dad organized the event. He paid for Emma’s Hollywood ambitions as the multimillionaire CEO of a construction company.
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