Armie Hammer
Net Worth: $16 million Source: Michael Armand Hammer What. A. Hunk. Standing at 6 foot 7, this tall, tall glass of water is one of our favorite leading men. Most recently you would’ve seen him opposite Henry Cavill in The Man from U.N.C.L.E as well as the gorgeous and beautifully shot Call Me by Your Name, also starring Timothée Chalamet. (For his role in the latter he was nominated for a Golden Globe!)
But aside from his acting chops, he’s also got quite a large inheritance to fall back on. His father, Michael Hammer is a businessman, and his grandfather, Armand, was an oil tycoon. Armand also, was Armie’s namesake. Now that’s a nice tribute. The California-born Hammer got his start on television, before his cinema debut in Billy: The Early Years, where he starred as Billy Graham. His role in The Social Network as the Winklevoss twins (don’t worry, he only played one!) earned him a Toronto Film Critics Award! Uber talented and uber handsome. Oh and wealthy. Dang!
Ariana Grande
Net Worth: $50 million Source: Edward Butera There are few singers in the world with a name bigger than Ariana Grande. The ridiculously talented Grande has a voice that’s got the same effect on our spines as Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera before her. A singer, actress, and songwriter, Grande is best-known for her crazy vocal range – and she’s also talented with her vocal impressions: definitely check out the “wheel of impressions” skit from Jimmy Fallon’s show, she’s incredible!
Her career began at the age of 13 (and she’s so tiny we’re not sure she grew any further!), starting out on Broadway, in the musical “13.” She was soon picked up by the Nickelodeon network, and her fame grew on the shows Victorious and Sam & Cat. It wasn’t until she released her debut album, Yours Truly that things got serious with her career. That album sent the world of pop crazy, and it peaked on the Billboard charts. Fast forward a few years and a few albums (not to mention a few Grammys) and she’s got more followers than Kim Kardashian, at a whopping 160.5 million! Her latest album, Thank U, Next has been a worldwide sensation!
Paul Giamatti
Net Worth: $25 million Source: Angelo Bartlett Giamatti Paul Giamatti. He’s just got one of those unforgettable faces and delivers his roles in a way like no other actor! The actor and producer has a talent for comedy but also can play dramatic roles exceptionally well. Let’s contrast Big Fat Liar with Saving Private Ryan, for example! However aside from his movie roles, of which he has over 40 credits (and in films that you would’ve seen, not the B-grade stuff!), he’s, in fact, an heir himself. The son of Angelo Giamatti, Paul’s father was, in fact, the President of the ever-prestigious Yale University. Naturally, like his father, Paul attended the university before pursuing acting as a career.
His first role, in the epic film Saving Private Ryan, put him on the map, and he experienced a lot of success in the late 90s and early 2000s. Fast forward and he was handed dramatic roles and comedic parts, however his performances in Sideways and American Splendor are critically acclaimed. Not to mention his role in Ron Howard’s Great-Depression-set Cinderella Man, opposite Russell Crowe. Playing Crowe’s manager in the film, this role won him an Oscar. An amazing and diverse actor!
Spike Jonze
Net Worth: $50 million Source: Arthur H. Spiegel III Filmmaker and director Spike Jonze is pretty well known these days. Born Adam Spiegel, it is this name to which he has inherited a large stash of cash! His grandfather Arthur Spiegel was the founder of APM Management Consultants, back in 1974. This business proved successful; however, the success of the Spiegel family even predates Spike’s grandfather. His great-great-grandfather founded the Spiegel catalogue!
The family’s interest in media and business clearly runs in the blood, with Jonze first dipping his toes into the media world by photographing BMX riders as a teen for skateboarding publications! He used this platform to leapfrog to filming skating music videos, and finally to the regular music videos which he is famous for directing! Yeah, you know like, music videos for the likes of Kanye West and Daft Punk. Not bad at all! In 1999 Spike Jonze began directing feature films, some of which you would be familiar, including: Being John Malkovich, which earned him an Oscar nomination, as well as thee award-winning Her and Where the Wild Things Are.
Nick Kroll
Net Worth: $500 million Source: Kroll, Inc. Yah, half a billion. That’s what Nick Kroll is worth. The New York City-born writer, comedian, and actor is the son of Jules and Lynn Kroll. His father, Jules, founded Kroll Inc., a corporate risk consulting and investigations firm that is worth well over $1 billion. He found a niche in comedy and decided to put his acting skills to work in the genre that America so loves! Whilst his family is known for their conservative background, Kroll is keeping things light by straying down the comedy path. We wonder what his parents must think, but then again, maybe we know. Good for Nick for taking the plunge!
His acting roles include appearing in Cavemen, Big Mouth, Hello Show, and The League. He also starred in his own show, The Kroll Show. He appeared in the films I Love You, Man, Dinner for Schmucks, Get Him to the Greek, Date Night, among others. From the types of films you can clearly see that Kroll has quite the sense of humor!