Ariana Rockefeller
Net Worth: $2.8 billion*
Wealth Inherited From: Standard Oil
Ariana Rockefeller is a wealthy heir to Standard Oil and a member of the famous and prominent Rockefeller family. The Rockefeller family has been around since the early nineteenth century, when their patriarch started Standard Oil and made billions of dollars. The family has maintained its fortune while simultaneously being extremely generous. Standard Oil was acquired by BP, resulting in another large payoff for the affluent family. Rockefeller is particularly interested in fashion and studied at Columbia University. She held an internship at the United Nations, but she decided to launch her own fashion label. Her label is quite popular, and she has recently added a handbag line. Rockefeller is a strong supporter of the Humane Society and chaired the NYBG Winter Ball. She resides in Manhattan’s Upper East Side with her husband, Matthew Bucklin, an entrepreneur.
Ariana Rockefeller
Kate Hudson
Net Worth: $80 million*
Wealth Inherited From: Goldie Hawn
Kate Hudson is the Oscar-nominated actress and daughter of Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn. Her real father is actor Bill Hudson, and Kurt Russell is her stepfather. Hudson began performing at the age of eleven, appearing on stage. Her venue was the Santa Monica Playhouse. She then advanced to film, making her debut in Desert Blue in 1998. She made her breakthrough in Sony’s Columbia Pictures film Almost Famous. Her standout portrayal as band groupie Penny Lane earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. She has also acted in Fool’s Gold, My Best Friend’s Girl, and Bride Wars, among others. Hudson also owns her own fashion business, Fabletics. While Kate has obviously amassed a significant wealth through her performing and business endeavors, she stands to inherit a fortune when her mother goes away. Goldie was a great actress for decades and remains a true Hollywood legend.
Kate Hudson
