33. Dakota Johnson - $14 Million
Actress Dakota Johnson was born into a family of performers. Her mother, actress Melanie Griffith, and her father, actor Don Johnson, are both well-established names in Hollywood. She is best known for her performance as Anastasia in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie series but has since starred in other productions such as How to Be Single (2016), Suspiria (2018), The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019), and The Lost Daughter (2021).
Dakota Johnson's net worth of $14 million stems from her acting career and her inherited fortune, solidifying her status as one of the wealthiest heiresses in America.
32. Kyra Sedgwick - $16 Million
Actress Kyra Sedgwick is best known for her role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the police procedural crime drama The Closer (2005–2012), for which she won both a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. She has also starred in popular ’90s films such as Miss Rose White (1992), Something to Talk About (1995), and Singles (1992). However, Kyra was born into a wealthy family, as the daughter of venture capitalist Henry Dwight Sedgwick V. She is a descendant of William Ellery, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, and is related to actor Robert Sedgwick, guitarist Mike Stern, actress Edie Sedgwick, and singer Justin Nozuka.
Married to actor Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick’s considerable net worth is the result of both her millionaire father, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V, and her own successful acting career, as well as her husband's career.
31. Brooke Shields - $25 Million
Actress Brooke Shields first rose to fame as a child star, having modeled since she was just 11 months old. While she is widely recognized as an international celebrity, few know that she comes from a family with ties to Italian nobility. Raised by her single mother to pursue stardom, her mother famously remarked when Brooke was only five days old, "She's the most beautiful child, and I'm going to help her with her career." As the granddaughter of Francis Xavier Alexander Shields Sr., also known as Frank Shields, Brooke is an heir to her wealthy grandfather's Revlon fortune.
Today, actress Brooke Shields has amassed a personal fortune of $25 million, for the most part through her decades-long successful career in the entertainment industry.
30. Billie Lourd - $25 Million
Actress Billie Lourd is the only child of Carrie Fisher, best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movie franchise. Coming from a family of performers, she is the granddaughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. She is also related to showbiz royalty, including Todd Fisher, Joely Fisher, and Tricia Leigh Fisher. Her father, talent agent Bryan Lourd, adds to her illustrious family ties. Even her godparents are famous - actress Meryl Streep and screenwriter Bruce Wagner - making it no surprise that she attended Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris as a debutante in 2008.
Billie Lourd is best known for her role as Lieutenant Connix in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and for starring in the comedy series Scream Queens. Her net worth is estimated at $25 million.
29. Tinsley Mortimer - $28 Million
Tinsley Mortimer is the socialite and TV personality who inherited her family’s considerable wealth. Her father was millionaire real estate developer and investor George Riley Mercer Jr., and her mother is interior designer Dale Tatum Mercer. Her grandfather founded the 1936 Mercer Rug Cleansing company, and she is a descendant of many of the First Families of Virginia. Having grown up in the historic Graymont mansion in Richmond, Virginia, it’s hardly surprising to learn that Mortimer was raised in wealthy social circles. She is best known for her appearances on the TV shows High Society and The Real Housewives of New York City.
The majority of Tinsley Mortimer’s net worth of $28 million comes from her family’s wealth, as well as that of her ex-husbands and current husband, businessman Robert Bovard.
28. Dylan Lauren - $50 Million
As the daughter of renowned fashion designer, businessman, and billionaire Ralph Lauren, Dylan Lauren was born into a life of luxury. However, she has also amassed a considerable fortune of her own as the owner and founder of Dylan's Candy Bar, which she opened in 2001. Inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the success of her business led her to write the book Dylan’s Candy Bar: Unwrap Your Sweet Life. In addition to her business ventures, she launched a foundation in 2015 aimed at supporting animal welfare organisations called Dylan's Candy BarN.
Dylan Lauren is married to hedge fund manager Paul Arrouet and currently has a net worth of around $50 million, making her one of the richest heiresses in America.
27. Jake Gyllenhaal - $65 Million
We know actor Jake Gyllenhaal as the star of movies like Donnie Darko (2001), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Brokeback Mountain (2005), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). However, he is also a member of the noble Gyllenhaal family, which traces its lineage to Swedish nobility, descending from cavalry officer Lieutenant Nils Gunnarsson Haal (1680–1681). Jake’s mother, screenwriter Naomi Foner, and his father, film director Stephen Gyllenhaal, influenced his early interest in acting, thanks to their ties to the entertainment industry. He began acting at a young age, but it was his breakthrough role as Homer Hickam in the 1999 movie October Sky that catapulted him to fame.
With his family’s accumulated wealth and the fortune he has earned through his performances, Jake Gyllenhaal’s net worth is estimated at around $65 million.
26. Kate Hudson - $80 Million
Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson comes from a family of performers. With her mother being actress Goldie Hawn, her biological father musician Bill Hudson, and her stepfather actor Kurt Russell, it seems almost inevitable that Hudson would pursue a career in acting. She began performing at the age of 11 and experienced her breakthrough with the 2000 film Almost Famous, in which she played a band groupie named Penny Lane. Her current net worth is estimated at $80 million.
Kate Hudson has primarily built her fortune through her acting career, starring in films such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Fool's Gold (2008), Bride Wars (2009), and You, Me and Dupree (2006).
25. Georgina Bloomberg - $100 Million
As the daughter of a former New York City mayor, Georgina Bloomberg was destined to live a life of comfort. Her father, Michael Bloomberg, is the founder of Bloomberg LP and served as NYC mayor for three terms, from 2002 to 2013. Georgina's passion for horse riding led her to become a professional equestrian at a young age, competing both nationally and internationally. She owns numerous show-jumping horses and has co-authored novels for young adults in her spare time, establishing herself as an accomplished heiress in her own right.
As of 2024, Georgina Bloomberg has a net worth of around $100 million and splits her time between New York and Florida with her partner, Ramiro Quintana.
24. Amanda Hearst - $100 Million
Model and socialite Amanda Hearst is an heiress to the Hearst family’s substantial wealth. Her California-based family initially amassed their fortune through the mining industry, with George Hearst founding numerous mining operations during the late 1800s. George’s son, William Randolph Hearst, expanded the empire by venturing into media, eventually establishing the nation’s largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications. Amanda dropped out of college to pursue a modeling career but later returned to her studies, graduating with a degree in art history in 2008. Her most notable achievements include co-founding a nonprofit organization for environmental conservation and launching an online retail platform for sustainable fashion.
Amanda Hearst has a net worth of $100 million, primarily derived from her family’s fortune. She is married to Norwegian film producer and director Joachim Rønning.
23. Anderson Cooper - $110 Million
As a member of the Vanderbilt family, Anderson Cooper was born to writer Wyatt Emory Cooper and artist Gloria Vanderbilt. He gained prominence as a journalist, political commentator, and news anchor for CNN, where he has worked since 2001. Cooper is best known for his live reporting and breaking news coverage and is one of the most prominent openly gay journalists on television. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including a National Order of Honour and Merit, multiple Emmy Awards, Peabody Awards, and GLAAD Media Awards.
As of today, Anderson Cooper has an estimated net worth of $110 million, largely earned through his successful career in journalism and media.
22. Scarlett Johansson - $140 Million
Actress Scarlett Johansson has starred in films such as Black Widow (2021), Ghost World (2001), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), and Scoop (2006). She was born to Danish architect Karsten Olaf Johansson and film producer Melanie Sloan, making her the granddaughter of screenwriter and film director Ejner Johansson. In addition to her successful family background, Johansson was declared the world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019. She has received numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, a Tony Award, and two Academy Award nominations.
As of today, Scarlett Johansson has a net worth of approximately $140 million, primarily earned through her highly successful acting career.
21. Paris Hilton - $300 Million
One of the most famous heiresses in the United States, Paris Hilton’s inherited wealth has become legendary since she first rose to fame in the 1990s. She burst onto the socialite scene in her teenage years, gaining notoriety as the daughter of businessman Richard Hilton and his socialite wife, Kathy. Growing up between Beverly Hills, the Hamptons, and Manhattan, she was born into the upper echelons of American high society, right up until she starred in the TV series The Simple Life from 2003 to 2007 alongside Nicole Richie. Since then, Hilton has appeared in several other TV series, such as Paris Hilton's My New BFF (2008–2009), Cooking with Paris (2021), and Paris in Love, which still airs today.
Thanks to her perfumes, brands, event appearances, and other business ventures, Paris Hilton has amassed a fortune of around $300 million.
20. Ally Hilfiger - $400 Million
Ally Hilfiger is the daughter of legendary fashion designer and fashion house founder Tommy Hilfiger. In addition to being an heiress to a major fashion company, Ally made a name for herself on the MTV reality series Rich Girls, which she starred in alongside her heiress friend Jaime Gleicher. Unsurprisingly, Hilfiger solidified her status as a wealthy heiress and member of high society. She has since married artist Steve Hash and relocated to the Spanish countryside. She has a young family and has previously founded her own fashion business, NAHM, while also working as an artist, producer, and author.
Ally Hilfiger’s current net worth is $400 million, much of which has been acquired from her father’s fashion house and other business ventures.
19. Howard Warren Buffett - $400 Million
Political consultant, philanthropist, and writer Howard Warren Buffett was born into a prominent family as the grandson of the famous investor Warren Buffett. He attended Ponca Elementary School and Mount Zion High School before earning his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication Studies at Northwestern University. Having led redevelopment programs in Iraq and Afghanistan at the United States Department of Defense, he also has a history of assisting the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Additionally, he served as the executive director of the philanthropic Howard G. Buffett Foundation and has a passion for photography in his spare time.
Much of Howard Buffett’s photographic work has been published in National Geographic, the World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Encyclopedia of Earth. His current net worth is estimated at around $400 million.
18. Clare Bronfman - $500 Million
Clare Bronfman is set to inherit the wealth amassed from The Seagram Company Ltd. Her father, Edgar Bronfman Sr., founded the Canadian company, and the fortune it generated allowed her to pursue her true passion—equestrian riding. Clare’s horse riding career began when she was 17 years old, and she continued to compete in prestigious events like the Grand Prix and Samsung Nations Cup in her twenties. The Seagram Company Ltd. was sold to The Coca-Cola Company in 2000, resulting in a significant payday for the Bronfman family.
This boost in wealth further solidified the Bronfman family’s position among the wealthiest in the United States. As of today, Clare Bronfman has a net worth of around $500 million.
17. Eve Jobs - $2 Billion
Model Eve Jobs is the daughter of the late Steve Jobs and his widow Laurene Powell Jobs. She has a diverse heritage, being of Syrian, German, and Swiss descent, and has graced the pages of prestigious publications like Vogue, as well as worked with brands such as Glossier and Louis Vuitton. After graduating from Stanford University in 2021, Jobs moved to New York City, where she signed with a prominent modeling agency and continued to build her career in the highly competitive fashion industry. In addition to her modeling work, she also previously found success as an accomplished equestrian, ranking as the fifth-best horse rider under 25 years old in 2019.
Thanks to the immense Apple Inc. fortune she inherited from her parents, Eve Jobs' net worth is estimated to be around $2 billion.
16. Aerin Lauder - $2.1 Billion
Aerin Lauder is the granddaughter of cosmetics legend Estée Lauder, the American businesswoman who founded the cosmetics brand bearing her name. However, Aerin hasn’t just rested on the laurels of her successful family; she also founded her own luxury brand, AERIN, which encompasses furniture, fashion, cosmetics, and perfumes. In addition to her company, Aerin holds significant shares in The Estée Lauder Companies and benefits from her family inheritance. She is married to investment banker and co-founder of a private equity firm, Eric Zinterhofer.
Thanks to her family’s wealth, her own business ventures, and her husband’s financial success, Aerin Lauder’s current net worth is estimated at around $2.1 billion, making her one of the wealthiest heiresses in the U.S.
15. Ariana Rockefeller - $2.8 Billion
As an heiress to the Rockefeller dynasty, Ariana Rockefeller is among the wealthiest women in the world. Her family first amassed their fortune in the early 1800s when John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil, a groundbreaking oil refinery. Since then, the family has maintained their billionaire status and significant wealth. Standard Oil was eventually acquired by BP and also holds the distinction of being the first-ever billion-dollar company in history.
While their financial legacy is monumental, the family is equally known for their charitable work. Ariana Rockefeller's personal fortune is estimated to be around $2.8 billion.
14. Ivy Getty - $8 Billion
Artist and model Ivy Getty is the great-granddaughter of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty and heiress to the Getty oil fortune. Having married actor Tobias Engel in 2021 and split up less than four years later, Getty has made a name for herself in the fashion world as an “it girl.” Thanks to her family name, she is frequently spotted at high-society events and models for brands such as Carolina Herrera, Buci NYC, and LOVETT. Aside from her fashion pursuits, Ivy Getty has also released music, including her single "One Hit Wonder," in which she claims to have “been working on this for over a year.”
Ivy Getty’s current net worth is estimated to be around $8 billion, largely due to her inheritance from the Getty oil fortune, which has been passed down through generations of the wealthy Getty family.
13. Christy Walton - $13.7 Billion
Heiress Christy Walton is one of the wealthiest women in the world and is considered one of the most generous female philanthropists. She was married to John T. Walton, an American war veteran and the son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Her husband passed away in a plane accident in 2005, and as the main heir to his fortune, she inherited a significant amount of wealth. Her money comes primarily from her late husband’s shares in Walmart, as well as the solar panel manufacturer First Solar, Inc. She has one son, Lukas Walton, whom she shared with John T. Walton, and who is also a billionaire heir to the family fortune.
As of today, Christy Walton has a net worth of around $13.7 billion, having previously had a net worth of $41.7 billion in 2015. Much of her wealth has since been transferred to her son.
12. Rupert Murdoch - $17.7 Billion
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch owns numerous national and international publishing outlets, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, U.K. newspapers The Sun and The Times, and Australian publications The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and The Australian. Until 2018 and 2019, Murdoch also owned Sky, 21st Century Fox, and News of the World, earning him the title of "oligarch." He inherited a small Adelaide newspaper from his father in 1952 at the age of 22, following his father's passing, and went on to expand his empire into one of the largest and most influential media conglomerates in the world.
In 2019, Murdoch sold much of his empire, including a 30% stake in Hulu and National Geographic Networks, for over $70 billion. As of now, Rupert Murdoch’s net worth is estimated to be around $17.7 billion.
11. Abigail Johnson - $18 Billion
Businesswoman Abigail Johnson is the granddaughter of lawyer and Fidelity Investments founder Edward C. Johnson II. As the president and CEO of Fidelity Investments since 2014, she leads one of the largest asset management firms in the world. The Johnson family owns nearly a 50% stake in the company, and Abigail is believed to hold almost a quarter of that. She has been the wealthiest woman in Massachusetts since 2015 and remains one of the richest people globally. After graduating from Harvard Business School in 1988, she began her career as an analyst and portfolio manager.
Under her leadership, Fidelity entered the cryptocurrency investment market in 2018, and she notably voted to have her father removed as CEO due to his business decisions. Abigail Johnson’s net worth is estimated at around $18 billion.
10. Alexander Soros - $20 Billion
Investor Alexander Soros is the son of billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros and historian Susan Weber. He holds a seat on the investment committee for Soros Fund Management and serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations. In 2018, he was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He is also married to political consultant Huma Abedin. In 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported that Alexander Soros had been named the heir to his father's substantial fortune and was taking over leadership of the Open Society Foundations.
As of 2024, Alexander Soros's net worth is estimated at around $20 billion. His father’s net worth is now under $7 billion, having donated over $30 billion to the Open Society Foundations.
9. Leonard Lauder - $20.7 Billion
Art collector, philanthropist, and billionaire Leonard Lauder hails from the wealthy Lauder family, whose parents, Estée Lauder and Joseph Lauder, founded the Estée Lauder Companies. The couple had two children, to whom their entire fortune was passed down upon their passing. Up until 1999, Leonard served as chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., overseeing the company’s public listing on the New York Stock Exchange and its acquisitions of major competitors such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, and Aveda. After stepping down as CEO, Lauder remained a prominent figure in the company while focusing more on developing and donating his valuable art collection.
Considered one of the richest heirs in the world, Leonard Lauder’s net worth is estimated at around $20.7 billion.
8. Miriam Adelson - $25.1 Billion
Businesswoman and physician Miriam Adelson was married to casino magnate Sheldon Adelson until his passing in 2021. She inherited his empire, becoming one of the richest people in the world and has since poured money into political causes and charitable foundations. She owns 52% of Las Vegas Sands, a New York Stock Exchange-listed company with casinos around the world, and serves on the board of trustees at the University of Southern California.
As of 2024, Miriam Adelson has a net worth of $25.1 billion, making her one of the wealthiest heiresses in the United States.
7. Jacqueline Mars - $29.7 Billion
Investor and heiress Jacqueline Mars is the daughter of billionaire businessman Forrest Mars Sr. and the granddaughter of Franklin Clarence Mars, the founder of the candy company Mars, Inc. An equestrian in her younger years, she later studied anthropology at Bryn Mawr College and married David H. Badger. Despite her immense fortune, Mars is known for living a humble life, generously donating to cultural and arts organisations while maintaining a low public profile.
As the heiress to the multinational candy manufacturer responsible for iconic products such as Mars Bars, Milky Way, and M&M’s, Jacqueline Mars has amassed a considerable fortune estimated to be around $29.7 billion.
6. MacKenzie Scott - $30.7 Billion
Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the co-founder of Amazon and the former wife of business magnate Jeff Bezos. She is regarded as the third richest woman in the world, with much of her wealth acquired in 2019 following her divorce settlement, which stipulated that Jeff Bezos transfer her one-quarter of his Amazon shares. Since then, Scott has attained billionaire status but has also made significant philanthropic contributions, donating approximately $12 billion (around one-quarter of her shares) to various charities.
As of now, MacKenzie Scott's net worth is estimated to be around $30.7 billion, a notable decrease from her previous net worth of approximately $62 billion in 2020.
5. Rob Walton - $57.2 Billion
Samuel Robson "Rob" Walton is a billionaire and heir to the Walmart fortune as the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He served as the chairman of Walmart Corporation from 1992 to 2015 and is recognized as one of the richest people in the world. Walton is also the principal owner of the Denver Broncos football team. Initially trained as a lawyer, he left the legal profession in 1978 to take a more prominent role in the Walmart family business, eventually succeeding his father as chairman following Sam Walton's passing. Rob Walton has been married three times and has three children.
In addition to his financial endeavors, S. Robson Walton is an avid car collector. His current net worth is approximately $57.2 billion.
4. Alice Walton - $57.5 Billion
Heiress Alice Walton is the only daughter of Sam Walton, the billionaire businessman and founder of Walmart. She serves as a board member of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and began her career as an equity analyst and money manager. In the 1980s, she founded an investment bank, where she served as president, chairwoman, and CEO. According to her father’s 1992 autobiography, Made in America, Alice was described as “most like me—a maverick—but even more volatile than I am.” Beyond her financial expertise, she is also a painter, an avid art collector, and a philanthropist.
Alice Walton has donated millions to the arts, the University of Central Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and her own Alice L. Walton Foundation. Alice Walton’s current net worth is approximately $57.5 billion.
3. Jim Walton - $58.3 Billion
Businessman Jim Walton is the youngest son of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart and Sam's Club. As an heir to the Walmart retail corporation—the largest retailer in the world—he is currently recognized as the 14th richest person in the world. In 2005, he replaced his late brother John on Walmart's Board of Directors and is believed to own more than 150 million shares in the company. In addition to his Walmart involvement, Jim Walton chaired a newspaper firm, served as CEO of the oldest bank in Arkansas, and has donated approximately $2 billion to the Walton Family Foundation.
Married to Lynne McNabb Walton, Jim Walton has four children and resides in Arkansas with a net worth of $58.3 billion.
2. Julia Koch - $59.6 Billion
Socialite Julia Koch is the widow of businessman and chemical engineer David Koch, brother of Charles G. Koch and heir to the Koch Industries fortune. When her husband passed away in 2019, Julia inherited nearly all of his fortune, making her one of the wealthiest women in the world, as ranked by Forbes magazine. She was working as a model when she first met her future husband, whom she initially didn’t take to, famously remarking, "I'm glad I met that man because now I know I never want to go out with him.” However, after meeting again, they started a relationship, and she eventually stopped working and married him.
Following David Koch’s death, Julia Koch inherited 42% of Koch Industries, giving her a current net worth of $59.6 billion.
1. Charles Koch - $59.6 Billion
Billionaire businessman Charles Koch is the son of engineer and entrepreneur Fred C. Koch, who founded the oil refinery company Koch Industries in 1940. Alongside his brother David, the Koch siblings inherited the company and transformed it into a multinational conglomerate corporation. Today, each brother owns 42% of the company, with Charles serving as co-owner, chairman, and chief executive officer since 1967. Koch Industries is now the largest privately held company in North America by revenue and, under Charles’ leadership, has diversified into other sectors, including cloud computing.
Known for his privacy, Charles Koch is married with two children. His current net worth is estimated to be just under $60 billion.