Famous people who have heirs are listed roughly in order of how well-known each is. A famous person who inherits a large sum of money may be able to accomplish whatever they want with their life. Others have used the money to launch a career in the spotlight, while others have started their enterprises. Any way you slice it, knowing you have a billion bucks in the bank is a comforting thought.
Who is the most well-known member of the heirloom generation? There is no one more famous than Paris Hilton. The actress of "The Simple Life" used her heiress position to get into more exclusive clubs and get more press. She's utilized her fame to land acting parts, record deals, and launch a successful business empire. Nicky Hilton, Ivanka Trump, and Andrew Lauren are well-known heirs who have capitalized on their family names.
Who is the most well-known member of the heirloom generation? There is no one more famous than Paris Hilton. The actress of "The Simple Life" used her heiress position to get into more exclusive clubs and get more press. She's utilized her fame to land acting parts, record deals, and launch a successful business empire. Nicky Hilton, Ivanka Trump, and Andrew Lauren are well-known heirs who have capitalized on their family names.
1. Paris Hilton
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The Hilton Hotels wealth will ultimately pass to Paris Hilton.2. Brooke Shields
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Brooke Shields comes from a long line of wealthy and noble families, including some from Genoa and Rome, Italy. Her grandfather, Marino Torlonia, 4th Prince of Civitella-Cesi, had a daughter named Marina Torlonia di Civitella-Cesi, who was her grandmother. Her dad works for both Revlon and Estee Lauder as an executive.3. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Star of "Veep" and heir to the Louis Dreyfus Group wealth Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Her ancestors' fortune is rumored to be in the billions.4. Chevy Chase
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Anderson Cooper, the newscaster, is a relative of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the railroad and shipping magnate. Gloria Vanderbilt, a fashion designer, is Cooper's mom.5. Edward Norton
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Big time developer and founder of The Rouse Company, James Rouse was the maternal grandfather of actor Edward Norton.6. Armie Hammer
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Armie Hammer's great-grandfather amassed a fortune as the head of Occidental Petroleum, the company he portrayed in The Social Network.7. Nicky Hilton
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Nicky Hilton is the heir apparent to the money that Hilton Hotels has amassed.8. Ivanka Trump
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Ivanka Trump, a successful model and businesswoman is an heiress to her father, Donald Trump's fortune.