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Ranked: Hollywood Stars Who Inherited Family Wealth

27. Chevy Chase – $50 Million

Manhattan-born legendary comic, writer, and actor Chevy Chase has a net worth of $50 million. Born to Edward Tinsley Chase, a Manhattan book editor and magazine writer, and a concert pianist mother who inherited from The Crane Company via her stepfather, Cornelius Vanderbilt, His grandmother’s medieval English song “The Ballad of Chevy Chase,” inspired his nickname, Chevy.

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27. Chevy Chase - $50 Million
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Though he has taken a more subdued posture in recent years, his riches—based on family ties and diligence in the 1970s and 1980s—solidifies Chevy Chase as a timeless American icon.

26. Carly Simon – $65 Million

With thirteen Top 40 songs in the United States, renowned singer-songwriter Carly Simon—whose net worth is $65 million—rose to popularity in the 1970s Her musical path started in the pair The Simon Sisters before she started a lucrative solo career. Carly, the daughter of Simon & Schuster co-founder Richard L. Simon, grew passionate about the art (and her net worth) from early musical exposure under the direction of her father’s classical piano talents.

26. Carly Simon - $65 Million
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Her remarkable net worth is evidence of both her musical ability and services to the entertainment business, including noteworthy parts in films like John Travolta’s Perfect.

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25. Jake Gyllenhaal – $65 Million

With a net worth of $65 million, Hollywood heavyweight Jake Gyllenhaal has a pedigree firmly anchored in the entertainment business. Son of famous director Stephen Gyllenhaal and brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jake’s early career into acting was shaped by his Los Angeles background. He started his career in movies like City Slickers and had his breakthrough in October Sky following his graduation from Columbia University.

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25. Jake Gyllenhaal - $65 Million
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Jake’s success is undeniably enhanced by his family’s extensive network of contacts in the industry, especially his father’s distinguished career as a filmmaker, having worked on major films such as Family of Spies and Waterland.

24. Kate Hudson -$80 Million

Kate Hudson, with a substantial fortune of $80 million, did not simply acquire wealth by chance—it is a legacy passed down from her renowned Hollywood parent, Goldie Hawn. Kate, the daughter of actor Bill Hudson and stepdaughter of the renowned Kurt Russell, made her debut in the public eye at the age of eleven, performing on the stage of the Santa Monica Playhouse. She made her debut in film in 1998 with “Desert Blue,” but her big break came with “Almost Famous,” which earned her a Golden Globe award.

24. Kate Hudson -$80 Million
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In addition to her film career, she has expanded her presence into the fashion industry through her brand, Fabletics. Although she has achieved her own career, she will receive a significant legacy when her renowned mother, Goldie, passes away.

23. Amanda Hearst – $100 Million

Amanda Hearst, born into a privileged upbringing in New York, possesses a net worth of $100 million as the inheritor of the Hearst Corporation. In addition to her socialite position, she is also a model and regularly participates in philanthropic endeavors. Amanda established Friends of Finn, a charitable organization committed to eradicating cruel practices in puppy mills. In addition to her notable credentials, she holds the position of associate marketing editor at Marie Claire.

23. Amanda Hearst - $100 Million
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Amanda is a distant and direct relative of the notorious gold mogul George Hearst, despite the complications of her family, including her father who does not come from the Hearst lineage. George Hearst’s legacy played a significant role in establishing the immense Hearst empire.

22. Jodie Foster – $100 Million

Jodie Foster, renowned for her performances in acclaimed movies such as “Silence of the Lambs” and the original “Freaky Friday,” achieved popularity at the age of 12 in the film “Taxi Driver.” Although she amassed a considerable wealth from her prosperous acting profession, it is not widely known that she was also poised to receive a substantial inheritance from her father, Lucius Fisher Foster III. Lucius belonged to an affluent Chicago family that had a genealogy dating back to the Mayflower.

22. Jodie Foster - $100 Million
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The fact that Jodie Foster has a net worth of one hundred million dollars testifies not only to her own achievement in the entertainment sector but also to the fact that her family comes from a wealthy past.

21. Anderson Cooper – $110 Million

Anderson Cooper is more than just a member of the Vanderbilt family; he has carved out his own path as a journalist, novelist, and television personality, and he has a huge net worth of 110 million dollars. He acquired income from the Vanderbilt fortune, which is one of the largest in the United States of America. He was born in New York City. Anderson began his career as a model for fashion heavyweights such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. His mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, was a well-known fashionista, and she was a significant influence on Anderson’s decision to pursue a career in the fashion industry.

21. Anderson Cooper - $110 Million
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Anderson’s success is a result of his hard work and talent, not because of his family’s connections.

20. North West – $130 Million

North West is one of the richest celebrity kids in the world, with a net worth of $130 million. She got her money from her parents, the famous rapper Kanye West and the television star Kim Kardashian. Born almost a month early, North had health problems because she wasn’t a healthy weight when she was born. After all those years, though, she is now a fit kid with a lot of money. North West has also made money on her own by acting in commercials, TV shows, and even a Paul McCartney music video with her father, Kanye West.

20. North West - $130 Million
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North West has a net worth that shows both the money she received and how much she could make in the entertainment business.

19. Scarlett Johansson – $140 Million

Scarlett Johansson is Hollywood’s biggest starlet and has a net worth of $140 million. Her parents, Danish architect Karsten Olaf Johansson and film director Melanie Sloan, may have given her an advantage, but she worked hard for her skills and success. Scarlett has made her name in Hollywood by starring in a wide range of movies, from Hollywood blockbusters like “The Avengers” to smaller, more independent gems like “Ghost World,” “Lost in Translation,” and “Under the Skin.”

19. Scarlett Johansson - $140 Million
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Scarlett’s huge net worth at age 35 shows not only her Hollywood connections but also how dedicated and hardworking she is, especially in the demanding action parts she has played over the past ten years.