VIP News I Up close with your favorite Celebs on Allvipp.com
  • Celebrities
  • TV & Movies
  • Royals
  • Fashion
  • Retro
  • Pictures
  • Videos
  • Quizzes
  • English 
    • Español
    • Français
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Legal notice
    • Cookies
  • Pictures
  • Videos
  • Quizzes
  1. Home
  2. Celebrities
  3. Famous People Who Inherited Impressive Fortunes

Famous People Who Inherited Impressive Fortunes

Allvipp Newsroom / February 9, 2026 - 06:30 pm

1 / 5

Pinterest Armie Hammer 2018.
(© IMAGO / PanoramiC)

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer: Despite recent controversies, Armie Hammer is the great-grandson of oil tycoon Armand Hammer, inheriting a substantial fortune estimated at $16 million.

2 / 5

Pinterest People's Choice Awards 2010 - Red Carpet
(© 2010 Getty Images)

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase: Born into a prominent New York family, actor Chevy Chase's lineage traces back to Cornelius Vanderbilt Crane, heir to The Crane Company, adding to his estimated net worth of $50 million.

3 / 5

Pinterest Sept 10 2013 New York New York U S Actress BROOKE SHIELDS attends Us Weekly s Most Stylish
(© imago/ZUMA Press)

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields: The 'Blue Lagoon' actress inherited wealth from her father, Francis Alexander Shields, Jr., a successful businessman with a net worth of $25 million.

4 / 5

Pinterest Olivia Wilde
(© IMAGO / UPI Photo)

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde: Actress and director Olivia Wilde's father, Andrew Cockburn, a successful journalist, and editor, played a crucial role in launching her career.

5 / 5

Pinterest So Cute! Anderson Cooper Shares Life At Home With His Newest Little Addition!
(© Getty Images)

Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper: The CNN news anchor, son of the late Gloria Vanderbilt, inherits not only his mother's $200 million fortune but also boasts a net worth valued at around $100 million, thanks to the Vanderbilt railroad heiress legacy.

In the realms of fame and fortune, some stars were born with silver spoons in their mouths, inheriting impressive fortunes that set them on a path paved with privilege. While their family names may have opened doors, these individuals have also carved their niches in the worlds of entertainment and business.

These Stars Inherited Impressive Fortunes

From the acclaimed filmmaker Spike Jonze to the Hilton sisters, Paris and Nicky, whose family legacy traces back to the founding of Hilton Hotels, these stars boast not only fame but significant family wealth. Let's delve into the lives of those who, whether through Hollywood success or family inheritance, have found themselves navigating the intricacies of impressive fortunes.

Share content:
Follow us: Google
News
  • More about
  • Edward Norton
  • Brooke Shields
  • Olivia Wilde
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal notice
  • Cookies
  • Copyright 2026
  • All Rights Reserved