Patty Hearst
Net Worth: $28 billion*
Wealth Inherited From: William Randolph Hearst
Patty Hearst is the granddaughter of businessman William Randolph Hearst. She was born in San Francisco and went to the University of California. She’s both a novelist and an actress. Her best-selling memoir, Every Secret Thing, is an entertaining read. Hearst was well-known for his roles in television shows and movies. Typically, she was cast as a version of herself, reflecting the powerful Hearst family heritage. Few people know that Hearst has an award-winning dog family that has competed (and frequently won) in various Kennel Club Dog Shows throughout the years. Hearst went on to work in the media, publishing a book and appearing on shows such as The CW’s Veronica Mars. Patty, another descendent of gold mogul (and Deadwood villain) George Hearst, has a fortune that dates back generations to the dawn of American history.
Patty Hearst
Victoria Mars
Net Worth: $6.6 billion*
Wealth Inherited From: Mars, Inc.
Victoria Mars is a fourth-generation member of the affluent Mars family. She earned a BA from Yale University and an MBA from The Wharton School. Four generations ago, her forebears founded the candy company Mars, Inc. Mars., which has attracted mega-investors such as Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, generates tens of billions of dollars annually. Victoria’s first work was in France, as a brand manager for Milky Way, the company’s chocolate bar subsidiary. At the time, she was Milky Way’s export manager. She rose through the ranks of the corporation, eventually joining the board of directors. She also established Livelihood Funds, which promotes sustainable resources in Africa for agribusiness. She owns 8% of Mars, a significant share given that the corporation is still privately owned today.
Victoria Mars
