Meet America’s 25 Most Fabulously Wealthy Heirs And Heiresses

Published on 04/03/2024
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Carly Simon

Net Worth: $65 million*
Wealth Inherited From: Richard L. Simon

Carly Simon is a singer-songwriter and published children’s book author. She rose to prominence in the 1970s due to her recordings. She had thirteen top-40 hits in the United States. Carly Simon began her career as a member of the duo The Simon Sisters before branching out on her own. Her debut album, Carly Simon, was a success, and she was awarded a Grammy for it. She is Richard Simon’s daughter, and he co-founded Simon & Schuster, which is now owned by ViacomCBS. He was also a classical pianist, which inspired his daughter’s passion in music. She also had a brief marriage to James Taylor. Carly, 75, is apparently worth a stunning $65 million. Not only is Simon a wonderful singer, but she has also been in a few films throughout the years. In 1985, she made a memorable appearance in John Travolta’s Perfect.

Carly Simon

Carly Simon

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Nicky Hilton

Net Worth: $20 million*
Wealth Inherited From: Hilton Hotels

Nicky Hilton is an heiress, fashion designer, and businesswoman. She is Paris Hilton’s sister and the heiress to the Hilton Hotels fortune. She was born in New York City and went to Convent of the Sacred Heart. She married James Rothschild, an heir to the Rothschild fortune. Nicky Hilton also worked as a model. Her clothes design business grew rapidly. She has her own handbag line, Nicholai, as well as lines for eLuxe and Samantha Thavasa. Her collections have debuted during New York Fashion Week. Most recently, she worked for Tolani, a baggage manufacturer. She created a “Mommy and Me” capsule. She introduced the collection in 2017 and 2019, with the bags hitting stores in 2018 and, forthcoming, 2020. Nicky hasn’t used her wealth to justify laziness.

Nicky Hilton

Nicky Hilton

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