Meet America’s 25 Most Fabulously Wealthy Heirs And Heiresses

Published on 04/03/2024
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Kyra Sedgwick

Net Worth: $16 million*
Wealth Inherited From: Robert Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick, a Golden Globe-winning actress, is well-known to both television and film fans. But you may not be aware that the starlet was born a wealthy; she is the daughter of successful venture capitalist Henry Dwight Sedgwick V. Sedgwick made a reputation for herself as a teenager, winning a role on Another World when she was only 16. This led to roles in films such as Phenomenon, Singles, and Heart & Souls. She also co-starred with Tom Cruise in the Oscar-nominated Vietnam War drama Born on the Fourth of July, which was released by Comcast’s Universal Pictures. Sedgwick is most known for her role in the hit TNT series The Closer, which aired for several seasons. Segwick received the highest level of critical acclaim for the role, earning many Golden Globe and SAG award nominations. The actress is also married to Kevin Bacon, a Hollywood celebrity.

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

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 The Kennedy Family

Net Worth: $1.2 billion*
Wealth Inherited From: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

The Kennedys have long been a political dynasty in America. Despite numerous tragedies, the family has maintained a high profile in the United States. The Kennedys’ riches came from Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., a Boston native who acquired a fortune in the stock market, commodities, real estate, and other economic ventures. The Kennedy family includes John F. Kennedy, the former President of the United States, and his brother, Bobby, the former Attorney General of the United States. According to Forbes, the Kennedy family’s net worth is $1.2 billion as of 2016.

The Kennedy Family

The Kennedy Family

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