Many countries have been around much longer than the United States. Even though it is a relatively new country, it still managed to become the home of many multinational corporations. Several people have done exceptionally well when it comes to ventures in the food industry, the hospitality industry, the technology industry, and more. These businesses have managed to become the best of the best. In America, it is not uncommon to pass down the business to your kids. Even if they are not interested in actually running the company, many of them still inherit a huge sum of money. On this list, you will find the wealthiest heirs and heiresses across the United States. We are sure that you have heard of some of these individuals, although some have chosen to stay out of the limelight.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton must be one of the most famous celebrities in all of America. Born in New York City to a rich family, she is due to inherit the Hilton Hotel fortune. The family runs a popular brand of hotels, which is why she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She is not only an heiress, she is a businessperson in her own right as well. She has launched a couple of perfume lines in the past and made three billion dollars on her own. She has opened a number of other businesses like the Paris Hilton Stores, which operate globally and have raked in millions of dollars. There is also the Paris Hilton Beach Club Resort, a Philippine destination that brings in ten million dollars each year. She also gets paid to appear at various events, raking in an average of $300k for each one. At the moment, she has a net worth of $300 million.
Olivia Wilde
Oliva Wilde has made a name for herself as an actress and activist. This NYC native went to the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland. She has also worked on a film called Booksmart, which came out in May 2019, but she actually got her start on TV. She brought Dr. Hadley to life in the popular medical drama House from 2007 until 2012. She has also appeared in other projects such as Coversations with Other Women, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, The Lazarus Effect, Butter, and Rush. She started her film career in 2005, but more people know her for her work on the small screen. At the moment, she is engaged to actor Jason Sudeikis, her boyfriend since 2011. She has a net worth of $20 million, some of which she inherited from her dad Andrew Cockburn.