Top 21 Billionaire Offspring Set To Take Over The World
Jun 23, 2014 19:19
Not only were these lucky folks born with a silver spoon in their mouth, they also seem to have inherited some pretty good looking genes.
Get ready to acquaint yourself with some of the world's most up-and-coming billionaire offspring.
1. Siddharth Mallya - son of Indian industrialist and parliament member Vijay Mallya (US$800 million)
This 26-year-old Playboy is currently the director of the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore, and has been named by his father as the future head of the United Breweries Group.
2. Amanda Hearst, great-granddaughter of media mogul William Randolph Hearst
The 29-year-old graduate is the heiress to the multi-billion dollar Hearst Corporation. Three of her relatives are said to be worth a combined $2 billion or more! Her accomplishments include being spokesperson for ethical fashion brand Maison de Mode, and is also the founder of Friends of Finn, an organization dedicated to the closing of puppy mills.
3. Vanisha Mittal, daughter of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal (worth US$16.5 billion)
This 33-year-old graduate of the European Business School recieved her MA from the University of London. She is heavily involved with charitable work and oversaw a project in India to improve the quality of life for one rural town's inhabitants.
4-6. Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric Trump, children of real estate magnate Donald Trump (worth US$3.5 billion)
Ivanka, 31, is a former model and currently works for The Trump Organization. She also has her own Ivanka Trump Lifestyle Collection which sells things like fragrance, footwear, handbags, outerwear, and eyewear products.
Donald Jr., 35, is an executive vice president at The Trump Organization. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, and is an ambassador for Operation Smile.
The youngest is 29 year old Eric, who is currently the founder and chairman of The Eric Trump Foundation, which donates to children fighting life-threatening diseases.
7. Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of cosmetics moguls Estée and Joseph Lauder (worth $3.7 billion)
Known for both her ability to stay out of the limelight and her impeccable taste, this 43-year-old was the former senior vice president and creative director of Estée Lauder before becoming the global ambassador. She also has her own luxury lifestyle brand AERIN, which sells accessories, jewelry, eyewear, home products, and beauty products. Aerin serves on the Education Committee for the Board of Trustees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a member of the International Committee of the Museum of Modern Art.
8-9. Dylan and Andrew Lauren, the children of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren (worth US$7.7 billion)
Andrew, 44, became a movie producer after trying his hand at a Hollywood acting career. He recently helped produce "The Spectacular Now." Dylan, 39, worked as an event planner before setting up her own candy company called 'Dylan's Candy Bar', which serves candy from around the world.
10-13. The Courtin-Clarins cousins, granddaughters of cosmetics mogul Jacques Courtin-Clarins (worth US$2.2 billion)
Tall, French, and gorgeous, these cousins - Claire (26), Prisca (26), Jenna (26), and Virginie (27) - are also the heiresses to the French cosmetics brand empire Clarins.
14. Marta Ortega-Perez, daughter of Zara owner Amancio Ortega (worth US$57 billion)
Rumor has it that the 30-year-old is being groomed by her father to one day take over his global fashion firm Inditex, which owns the Zara retail chain. She is also an avid equestrian, and married Spanish equestrian star Sergio Alvarez Moya back in 2012.
15-16. Petra and Tamara Ecclestone, daughters of Formula One CEO Bernard Ecclestone (worth US$3.8 billion)
The British tabloids can't get enough of this former 29-year-old model, who is famous for her $1 million handbag collection and reality TV show called "Billion $$$ Girl." Her sister Petra, 24, has also tried modeling as well as designing menswear.
17. Ariana Rockefeller, great-great granddaughter of Standard Oil founder John. D. Rockefeller (worth US$2.8 billion)
This 31-year-old graduated from Columbia University, and started her eponymous lifestyle fashion brand in 2011. When she lived in northern Brazil, she volunteered at an elementary school run by a nonprofit organization.
18. Josie Ho, daughter of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho (worth US$2 billion)
This 38-year-old daughter of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho is also a famous singer and actress from Hong Kong. Josie has had over 45 roles since her career launched in the mid-90s.
19-20. Holly and Sam Branson, children of Virgin mogul Richard Branson(worth US$4.6 billion)
Holly, 31, graduated from medical school and worked for a year at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital before deciding to join the family business. She also co-chairs the charity Free The Children. As for 28-year-old Sam, works for the family business but is also interested in becoming a documentary filmmaker.
21. Caroline Jones, daughter of hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones II (worth US$3.7 billion)
This 23-year-old is not only rich and beautiful, but a talented singer/songwriter as well. She's performed at Julliard and Madison Square Garden, and is currently on her "Heart is Smart" school tour, which is performing in classrooms around US.
Get ready to acquaint yourself with some of the world's most up-and-coming billionaire offspring.
1. Siddharth Mallya - son of Indian industrialist and parliament member Vijay Mallya (US$800 million)
This 26-year-old Playboy is currently the director of the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore, and has been named by his father as the future head of the United Breweries Group.
2. Amanda Hearst, great-granddaughter of media mogul William Randolph Hearst
The 29-year-old graduate is the heiress to the multi-billion dollar Hearst Corporation. Three of her relatives are said to be worth a combined $2 billion or more! Her accomplishments include being spokesperson for ethical fashion brand Maison de Mode, and is also the founder of Friends of Finn, an organization dedicated to the closing of puppy mills.
3. Vanisha Mittal, daughter of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal (worth US$16.5 billion)
This 33-year-old graduate of the European Business School recieved her MA from the University of London. She is heavily involved with charitable work and oversaw a project in India to improve the quality of life for one rural town's inhabitants.
4-6. Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric Trump, children of real estate magnate Donald Trump (worth US$3.5 billion)
Ivanka, 31, is a former model and currently works for The Trump Organization. She also has her own Ivanka Trump Lifestyle Collection which sells things like fragrance, footwear, handbags, outerwear, and eyewear products.
Donald Jr., 35, is an executive vice president at The Trump Organization. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, and is an ambassador for Operation Smile.
The youngest is 29 year old Eric, who is currently the founder and chairman of The Eric Trump Foundation, which donates to children fighting life-threatening diseases.
7. Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of cosmetics moguls Estée and Joseph Lauder (worth $3.7 billion)
Known for both her ability to stay out of the limelight and her impeccable taste, this 43-year-old was the former senior vice president and creative director of Estée Lauder before becoming the global ambassador. She also has her own luxury lifestyle brand AERIN, which sells accessories, jewelry, eyewear, home products, and beauty products. Aerin serves on the Education Committee for the Board of Trustees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a member of the International Committee of the Museum of Modern Art.
8-9. Dylan and Andrew Lauren, the children of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren (worth US$7.7 billion)
Andrew, 44, became a movie producer after trying his hand at a Hollywood acting career. He recently helped produce "The Spectacular Now." Dylan, 39, worked as an event planner before setting up her own candy company called 'Dylan's Candy Bar', which serves candy from around the world.
10-13. The Courtin-Clarins cousins, granddaughters of cosmetics mogul Jacques Courtin-Clarins (worth US$2.2 billion)
Tall, French, and gorgeous, these cousins - Claire (26), Prisca (26), Jenna (26), and Virginie (27) - are also the heiresses to the French cosmetics brand empire Clarins.
14. Marta Ortega-Perez, daughter of Zara owner Amancio Ortega (worth US$57 billion)
Rumor has it that the 30-year-old is being groomed by her father to one day take over his global fashion firm Inditex, which owns the Zara retail chain. She is also an avid equestrian, and married Spanish equestrian star Sergio Alvarez Moya back in 2012.
15-16. Petra and Tamara Ecclestone, daughters of Formula One CEO Bernard Ecclestone (worth US$3.8 billion)
The British tabloids can't get enough of this former 29-year-old model, who is famous for her $1 million handbag collection and reality TV show called "Billion $$$ Girl." Her sister Petra, 24, has also tried modeling as well as designing menswear.
17. Ariana Rockefeller, great-great granddaughter of Standard Oil founder John. D. Rockefeller (worth US$2.8 billion)
This 31-year-old graduated from Columbia University, and started her eponymous lifestyle fashion brand in 2011. When she lived in northern Brazil, she volunteered at an elementary school run by a nonprofit organization.
18. Josie Ho, daughter of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho (worth US$2 billion)
This 38-year-old daughter of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho is also a famous singer and actress from Hong Kong. Josie has had over 45 roles since her career launched in the mid-90s.
19-20. Holly and Sam Branson, children of Virgin mogul Richard Branson(worth US$4.6 billion)
Holly, 31, graduated from medical school and worked for a year at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital before deciding to join the family business. She also co-chairs the charity Free The Children. As for 28-year-old Sam, works for the family business but is also interested in becoming a documentary filmmaker.
21. Caroline Jones, daughter of hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones II (worth US$3.7 billion)
This 23-year-old is not only rich and beautiful, but a talented singer/songwriter as well. She's performed at Julliard and Madison Square Garden, and is currently on her "Heart is Smart" school tour, which is performing in classrooms around US.
