Peter Brant II
Net Worth: $1 billion Source: White Birch Paper The NYC-born, Greenwich resident (of course, duh), is one of the city’s hottest socialites and heirs. A model and fashion designer, the 25-year-old is the son of businessman and art collector Peter M. Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour. He and his brother Harry have been labeled by The New York Times as the “Princes of New York.” Quite the title, eh? We’re not really sold, but we did hear that in 2015 he collaborated with Mac Cosmetics, launching a unisex cosmetics line aimed at the Gender fluid youth movement. We’re all about inclusivity, so we can back him on that one!
His attitude towards his family’s wealth may be somewhat arrogant and unsettling to some (shucks sorry, were we projecting our opinion?), but he did tell Harper’s Bazaar that “We had to do a report about our parents: where they were born, what they did, and all that. Everyone else had to do theirs as homework, but I finished mine before class ended using Wikipedia.” We get it, hotshot. But we aren’t the only ones who are a little irked by his behaviour, Vanity Fair described him as “enfant terrible.” Hilarious. Just a couple of years ago, Peter Brant Jr. was arrested at JFK International Airport after throwing a drunken fit. Brant’s own lawyer laid into him, calling his client “an idiot.” ‘nuff said.
Anne Hearst
Net Worth: $28 billion Source: William Randolph Hearst Socialite and philanthropist Anne Hearst is a direct heiress to the Hearst fortune. Her grandfather, William Hearst, was the founder of the media conglomerate Hearst Corporation. In the late 19th century, Hearst was known for publishing the largest chain of American newspapers, as well as for the sensational brand of “yellow journalism” (using shocking headlines to catch people’s attention rather than using hard facts!).
As the daughter of William’s son, Hearst was in line to inherit the fortune which Hearst Corporation has grown over the years. These days, the corporation owns not only newspapers and magazines but television stations and channels and 50% of the A&E Networks cable network group and 20% of ESPN, which are in partnership with The Walt Disney Company. So yeah, a lot. You might remember from earlier we spoke of a Hearst who was kidnapped and taken into a “cult” – so Anne is her sister! That darn Symbionese Liberation Army eh? Anne, unlike her sister, however, went down a somewhat straighter path, and is currently the director of The Princess Grace Foundation. She is on the board for Hearst Castle Preservation, which helps preserve historical landmarks, and she helped found the Rita Hayworth Gala’s steering committee to plan for the event. Hearst’s private life has been somewhat more colorful, marrying three times. Her most recent husband, Jay McInerney, is a novelist and screenwriter, and he’s been married a fair few times as well – four times to be exact!
Gwendolyn Meyer
Net Worth: $4.4 billion Source: Cargill The American heiress and equestrian is the great-great-granddaughter of William W. Cargill, the founder of Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products to the world. A multinational corporation, the company’s core business focuses on agriculture and agribusiness. For example, it would provide seed and livestock feed for companies. But aside from its agricultural pursuits, it has a diversified business portfolio, with a hand in the real estate market, as well as in oil, gas, chocolate (duh, important commodity!) and meatpacking. It is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue, is 90% owned by the Cargill family. Just last year, it had an annual turnover of $114.7 billion US. Yeah, big numbers.
Back to our showjumper Gwendolyn, the heiress was born in 1962, and inherited a 7% stake in Cargill. A dedicated equestrian, Meyer over the course of her life has won several prizes, including winning the Prix Credit Suisse at the Geneva International Horse Show. These days, the heiress spends her time on her farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California, training horses that compete in show jumping. Imagine being wealthy enough to just live for your passion, and not worry about the financials!
Alexa Dell
Net Worth: $27 billion Source: Dell Technologies The Independent’s headline at the end of 2017 reads “the fabulous life of Alexa Dell, the 24-year-old billionaire heiress who grew up in ‘the castle’, dated Tinder’s CEO, and just got engaged with a million-dollar ring.” That about sums it up, so can we call it a day and grab that afternoon drink? The daughter of Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, who has a net worth of over $25 billion, is one lucky gal! In 2017 she was engaged at The Four Seasons in Kona, Hawaii (which her father conveniently owns), after being proposed to with a 12-carat diamond. Yah. 12-carats, in one single diamond.
A well-known socialite, she grew up in Austin, Texas, and her home was a mansion called “The Castle.” And it’s every bit “The Castle” with its 33,000-square-feet. Sheesh. After graduating from Columbia, the young Dell has gone on to be a brand and business development strategist. Wonder if she’ll take up the family business one day? Maybe! With her connections and interest in fashion and photography (if you check her IG @alexakdell, you’ll see what we mean, also you’ll be hating your life and wishing you had her Hermès-covered dream life), she interned at fashion houses and was dressed in head to toe Dior or Chanel, depending on how she was feeling! She’s since gotten married and has a bub, which is plastered all over Instagram!
Nancy Walton Laurie
Net Worth: $6.6 billion Source: Bud Walton (Walmart) Ah, Walmart. Gotta love it. But you know who loves it more? The heirs to the fortune, like our next guest, Nancy Walton Laurie. The daughter of Bud Walton and Audrey Walton, Nancy inherited billions. $6.6 billion, if you want a dollar figure. She married former NBA coach and player Bill Laurie, with whom she has a daughter, Paige. Geez, one kid for all those dollars. Lucky girl? Who said money buys you happiness anyway?! (*insert eye roll emoji*). Nancy is livin’ it up that’s for sure, recently having purchased a $40 million mansion in the exclusive suburb of Bel-Air. Oh and she’s got a $135 million superyacht. No biggie.
The youngest daughter of Walton, Nancy inherited half of her father’s stake, whilst her sister Ann Kroenke inherited the other half. Can you pls share that wealth with us – like $50,000 would be great. Bless you. Shucks sorry, we were daydreaming; the saliva was just about to – okay TMI. An attendee of the University of Memphis, it was there that she met her husband! She’s also a philanthropist (with that dollar amount you’d hope so!), and donated $25 million to build a new Mizzou (University of Missouri) sports arena, even though her daughter, Paige, went to USC.