Celebrities Who Were Rich Before They Gained Fame Only If They Inherited From Their Parents!
- Most celebrities are proud of their self-made history of success.
- They often come from humble backgrounds and make it to the top thanks to their talent and hard work.
- However, having some family money can be just as helpful and some celebrities were already wealthy before fame.
So, here are some celebrities who grew up in lavish digs, offspring of CEOs and commodities traders, and heirs to Vanderbilt riches.
1)Beyonce
Beyonce’s father Mathew Knowles, was a successful Xerox salesman and was able to afford a privileged life for his children.
He was one of the first people to recognize Queen B’s potential and during the ’90s, he left everything behind to become her manager.
Now, she is one of the most successful artists of all time and according to Business Insider, she has an empire evaluated at $355 million.
2)Ariana Grande
Grande is the daughter of two successful parents. Her mother Joan Grande was CEO of the manufacturing company Hose-McCann Communications.
Her father Edward owns a graphic design firm in Florida. Even though she is from a rich family her singing and acting abilities have won many of our hearts.
3)Taylor Swift
Before gaining fame Taylor was in use to a wealthy life. The singer grew up on a huge Christmas tree farm in Cumru Township, Pennsylvania, and attended private schools.
Her background also made her career easier at the beginning and she had the financial support of her family. Her father, Scott Kingsley Swift, a Merrill Lynch financial adviser, invested in Big Machine Records, Taylor’s record labor before the singer became famous.
Now, Taylor is a successful artist and numbers can prove it. According to Business Insider, Taylor Swift has a fortune evaluated at $320 million.
4)Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s father, John, is an art lecturer, and his mother, Imogen, has a jewelry company. His father was a museum curator in the 1980s, and in 1990, the couple founded Sheeran Lock, their own independent art consultancy.
Sheeran Lock created prestigious art exhibitions, including the official 50th Birthday Exhibition of The Prince of Wales at Hampton Court Palace.
Ed has secured seven top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, including two No. 1 spots. In August 2019, he set the record for the highest-grossing tour of all time, bringing in $775.6 million over 255 performances in 2 years.
5)Gigi Hadid
Gigi’s father, Mohamed, has helmed the high-end real estate firm Hadid Development for more than 30 years. The firm’s prestigious portfolio includes several Ritz Carlton Hotels and illustrious private residences. His work has allowed him to amass a net worth of $5 million.
The supermodel has appeared in fashion shows for countless big names, including Miu Miu, Chanel, and Chloe. She’s also been the face of many campaigns for major labels, including Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel, and Maybelline.
6)Kristen Stewart
Kristen’s parents are Hollywood veterans. Her father, John, is a stage manager and her mother, Jules, is a script supervisor, editor, and director.
Some of her mother’s film credits include “Mortal Combat,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Jingle All the Way.” An award show regular, some of her father’s more recent projects include the 2016 “Grammy Red Carpet Live” event and the “2016 Golden Globe Arrivals Special.”
Kristen rose to fame as Bella Swan in the “Twilight” saga.
7)Michelle Williams
Michelle’s father Larry is a famed commodities trader who won the World Cup Championship of Futures Trading in 1987, and he’s written several books on trading. He also has his own website, deemed the Larry Williams University. His website showcases many instances of giving back to the community, including The Larry R Williams Scholarship endowment.
Michelle starts her career as Jen Lindley on the television series “Dawson’s Creek.” Since then, she’s become a household name with starring roles in films like “Manchester by the Sea” and “My Week With Marilyn.”
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