20 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Came From Wealthy Families

Ariana Grande’s mother, Joan Grande, is a highly successful businesswoman. She is the CEO and owner of a marine communications equipment company based in Florida. Her father now owns a graphic design company.

Taylor Swift is now a billionaire, but she had a small head start. Her father, Scott Swift, was the family breadwinner and allowed his wife to stay at home while he worked as a financial advisor.

Comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus doesn’t have to worry about money now, and she didn’t have to worry when she grew up either. Her father was Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, a French billionaire who made money through various business ventures.

Nick Kroll is another comedian whose father is a billionaire, Jules Kroll. Nick was very open about his financial situation and emphasized in interviews that although he was independent, he also came from wealth.

Adam Levine now has his own money from decades of success in the music industry, but he also had a generous upbringing. His father, Fred Levine, is the founder of M. Fredric, a successful clothing store chain.

Darren Criss had a somewhat unique childhood, but one that was fairly stable. His father, Charles William Criss, worked in finance and was chairman of several financial institutions throughout his career.

If you’re familiar with the world of journalism, you may have heard of Andrew and Leslie Cockburn, Olivia Wilde’s parents. Both are incredibly successful, award-winning journalists who also have a lot of money.

Paul Giamatti’s father, Bart Giamatti, had super cool, super lucrative jobs. His most notable positions included president of Yale University, president of the National League, and commissioner of Major League Baseball.

He made a good living as a filmmaker, but Bradley Cooper had it pretty good as an adult. His father, Charles Cooper, was a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch.

There is new money and there is old money, and Rooney Mara comes from the latter. Her great-grandfather Tim Mara founded the New York Giants. Her father, Timothy Mara, was co-owner of the team until his death, and today her uncle, John Mara, is the owner.

According to Lady Gaga, her family is not wealthy, but that’s probably only in comparison to other New Yorkers. Her parents were entrepreneurs and business owners who raised their children on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and sent them to private schools.

Today, Salma Hayek is married to a billionaire, but her lifestyle is not too different from that of her childhood. Her father was a businessman and her mother an opera singer, who together ensured a good upbringing for their children. As a child, Hayek even had a tiger as a pet.

Edward Norton is known for his film work, but he’s not the only notable person in his family. His grandfather was James W. Rouse, a real estate developer who died with an estate worth millions of dollars.

Michelle Williams’ father, Larry R. Williams, was very successful in finance. He has made a lot of money trading stocks and commodities and has written several bestsellers about his success.

Nicola Peltz married into a wealthy family after marrying David and Victoria Beckham’s son, but that’s nothing compared to where she comes from. Her father, Nelson Peltz, is a billionaire businessman.

Cara Delevingne is not just an actress and model. She is also a British socialite. The celebrity’s father is a millionaire real estate developer.

Because as famous as Steve Aoki is, his father’s business is even more famous. Steve’s father Rocky Aoki founded the legendary Japanese steakhouse Benihana. However, Steve had to work for himself as he reportedly didn’t have access to his inheritance until he was 45.

It is known that Gigi Hadid’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, is a successful former model, but her father, Mohamed Hadid, is also insanely rich. He is a multimillionaire who made his fortune through real estate development.

Jonah Hill is definitely a Nepo baby and probably a trust fund baby. His mother, Sharon Lyn Chalkin, is a costume designer and his father, Richard Feldstein, was an accountant for Guns N’ Roses.

Kyra Sedgwick comes from a super interesting family. Her ancestor, William Ellery, signed the Declaration of Independence and many of her family members are active in the arts. She also comes from a wealthy background, as her father, Henry Sedgwick V, was a venture capitalist.