Scarlett Johansson
Net Worth: $140 million*
Wealth Inherited From: Karsten Olaf Johansson and Melanie Sloan
While Scarlett Johansson’s evident talents are entirely self-earned, Hollywood’s biggest superstar undoubtedly had a leg up thanks to her parents: one is a successful Danish architect, the other a film producer. This foot in the door undoubtedly helped Johansson navigate the dark world of Hollywood. But she did traverse. Today, Johansson has a long list of successful films, both big and small. She’s appeared in major blockbusters like Disney’s The Avengers, as well as smaller arthouse films like Ghost World, Lost in Translation, and Under the Skin. The 35-year-old star has a staggering net worth of $140 million, but she has earned it over the years. The action roles she has taken on over the last decade have necessitated significant focus and hard effort, none of which comes easily.
Scarlett Johansson
Shannon LaNier
Net Worth: $1-$5 million*
Wealth Inherited From: The Jefferson Family
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most well-known founding fathers, but he also had some dark secrets. Jefferson reportedly had six children with Sally Jennings, a slave. Interestingly, Shannon LaNier, a Houston television anchor, is Jefferson’s sixth great-grandson. While he may not be the richest heir in existence in monetary terms, his past is rich in history; money cannot buy those kinds of ties. Shannon has been quite upfront about accepting his genetic origins and has spoken about it on numerous occasions.
Shannon LaNier
