Lydia Hearst-Shaw: $100 Million

Being the great-granddaughter of publishing tycoon William Hearst certainly has its advantages. However, even though actress and model Lydia Hearst-Shaw is heir to a massive fortune, she is certainly making her own money despite the payday she got from her great-granddad.

After all, brands such as MAC and Escada don't just hire anybody to be part of their campaigns. And we bet that Lydia's hundred million dollar net worth isn't the reason these companies decided to use her to promote their brands. The young lady has got something special in her veins, and we reckon no amount of money could purchase such inherent qualities.

Maureen O'Connor: $85 Million

After politician Maureen O'Connor's husband passed away in 1979, he left his now-widowed wife with an eighty-five million dollar fortune. However, in Maureen's grieving hands, the money didn't take long to get squandered.

With funds like that, Maureen could have lived a very comfortable life for decades. Yet the sadness in the former San Diego mayor's heart led to a gambling addiction and money-laundering charges, which left the poor soul in a state of financial destitution with nearly nothing to her name. It's quite obviously a horrible thing to lose the one you love, even if there is lots of cash involved.

Peter Brant II: $500 Million

Peter Brant II might be the namesake of his father, billionaire Peter Brant. However, he is far from his dad's only child. In fact, the paper mogul has eight offspring, all of whom are in line to inherit a piece of his massive fortune.

How much would that be? Well, even with their old man's money split eight ways, every single child would get about half a billion dollars from the estate. That would mean plenty of bucks for Peter Brant II to keep up with the times and continue his life as a generous socialite.

Allegra Versace: $900 Million

Although fashion mogul Gianni Versace isn't with us anymore, the creative genius did make sure his affairs were in order in case anything ever befell him, which it did in 1997.

In a questionable move, Gianni left half his company to his then nine-year-old niece, Allegra, but it seems as if he knew what he was doing. As her mom, Donatella steered the helm at the family business table and has only increased the near-billion dollar inheritance bestowed on her and her mother by Allegra's uncle. Despite all this, we don't even know what the heiress's job at Versace actually entails!

John Hervey: $28 Million

John Hervey could have had it all. However, inheriting a massive amount of money on your twenty-first birthday most probably isn't the greatest thing. In today's bearings, the six million dollars the seventh Marquess of Bristol inherited would have been worth nearly thirty million dollars.

If John invested it properly, he could have been even more wealthy. Yet his incarceration involving the use of illicit substances, along with his tabloid-worthy exploits, meant that it wasn't long before every single cent was gone, along with the family estate and John in an early grave due to his damaging habits.

Douglas Durst: $5.2 Billion

Douglas Durst has made an incredible amount of money through real estate and now boasts a net worth of over six hundred and fifty million dollars. However, all of that money sits under an even larger umbrella called the Durst Organization, which Douglas's grandfather founded in 1915.

Since then, the organization has grown astronomically, and all of its holdings are now worth an incredible five billion dollars! So when Douglas eventually departs this world, his wife and their three children will split the massive empire between them, and not a single person in their direct family will go without whatever they need in the future.

Eden Sassoon: $7.3 Million

Vidal Sassoon was a prominent figure in the hair industry, and even after he passed away, his company and products remain very valuable. In fact, experts estimated Vidal's fortune at well over two hundred million dollars.

However, despite this, the millionaire left less than ten million dollars for his family. This means that his daughter Eden received an amount of money that remains undisclosed but was still probably a fair sum. Although we don't think Eden is too fussed about the inheritance, as she is doing pretty well for herself owning and running two pilates studio's in Los Angeles.

Clarissa Dickson Wright: $29 Million

Despite Clarissa Dickson Wright's success as a cooking show host on television and the fact that she inherited quite a large sum of money from her mother in 1975, the star of Two Fat Ladies passed away with very little to her name.

Clarissa inherited what would have been equal to nearly thirty million dollars today. Unfortunately, her depression after her father's sudden passing put her over the edge, and as her life continued to spiral, she spent every last dollar. Clarissa never managed to make it back from that, and part of her own estate went to settle a long-overdue tax bill that she couldn't afford to pay.

Chloe Green: $4.9 Billion

It seems that Chloe Green is living the kind of social lifestyle where she already thinks she has the kind of money her father has. The Londoner is often spotted out and about and as far as we can tell her outings go along with some lavish habits.

Seeing as Chloe and her brother are set to inherit the empire built by their father, Philip Green, she can probably afford to do whatever she pleases. Between the TOPSHOP fashion chain and Tavesta Investments, Chloe and her sibling should be walking away with their share of the nearly five billion-dollar fortune her dad created.

Barbara Hutton: $965 Million

In 1933 Barbara Hutton was heir to the Woolworth fortune and one of the richest women who ever lived. Her fifty million-dollar inheritance in 1933 would have been worth nearly a billion dollars today, but none of this wealth would last in the end.

Barbara could not find happiness, and this influenced her spending habits tremendously. In her lifetime, she blew through the money, often on jaw-dropping jewelry, and when she passed away in 1979, Hutton was incredibly close to being bankrupt. It's sad, but her fortune did still last her a good forty years, even though she spent it with both hands day in and out!

Ronald Lauder: $3.8 Billion

When you're one of the only two heirs of makeup billionaire Estee Lauder, then it's not surprising that you'd inherit a sizeable part of the fortune. Ronald Launder, the younger of the two boys, is currently worth close to $4 billion, with most of his wealth coming from his mom.

Apart from the inheritance, the businessman has invested in numerous ventures, including real estate and media, while also getting involved in politics. With his massive wealth, Ronald is an active philanthropist who is involved in several charity organizations, giving back to the community.

Sam Branson: $4.9 Billion

Sam Branson is the son of the famous Virgin Group founder Richard Branson who has made considerable wealth over the years, with his bank balance in the region of $6 billion. As such, his children will now inherit part of the enormous fortune, with Sam getting over $4 billion from the empire.

Considering that he is in his thirties, Sam's worth is bound to increase in the next few years, as the Virgin group of companies keeps growing. Without a doubt, the heir has inherited his dad's business acumen, too, showing how he handles the family business.

Francoise Bettencourt: $80 Billion

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the most fabulously wealthy matriarch globally, with a colossal net worth of around $80 billion, which she inherited from her mum, who was among the principal L'Oréal shareholders. Considering that millions of people worldwide use cosmetic products on a daily basis, the billionaire heiress is bound to earn more from the company substantially.

Apart from her involvement with the family business, Francoise is an accomplished author, with several books under her belt. With that kind of money, the entrepreneur has more than enough for her children and future generations.

Petra Ecclestone: $3.5 Billion

With a current net worth of over $400 million, Petra Ecclestone is among the wealthiest young people globally, and it's all thanks to her billionaire dad, the Formula 1 executive. Apart from her dad's wealth, the heiress is swiftly climbing the ranks in the fashion business, working with several high-end brands and establishing an apparel line.

Despite already having a massive bank balance, Petra's set to get some of his father's big buck, which amounts to over $3 billion, which she'll share with her sister. It isn't surprising to see the model generously give part of her money to organizations helping the needy.

Jamie Laing: $10 Million

You may know Jamie Laing from the reality television show Made In Chelsea, but did you know he's in line to inherit some massive amounts of money? The actor is the great-great-grandson of the founder of McVitie's digestive biscuit company, and with the institution worth billions, the star will no doubt get a piece of it.

Jamie isn't one to sit down and wait for the money to trickle down; when he is not acting, he's actively involved in running Candy Kittens, a confectionery company he founded. The businessman has set his financial foundations firm, and we bet his $10 million fortune is bound to grow.

Paige Laurie: $5.5 Billion

When your granddad is the founder of the most famous chain of retail stores, then you're bound to inherit a tidy sum of money. Paige Laurie is the granddaughter of Walmart founder Bud Walton, with Laurie's mum holding a $5.5 billion stake in the company.

Paige will be the one to get the whole sum when her mother passes on, leaving her among the wealthiest women in the world. The heiress earns more bucks from her other investments, which reportedly bring her over $1 million monthly! It's no wonder she doesn't need to worry about having a roof over her head.

Jennifer Gates: $81.7 Billion

We all know who Bill Gates is, he leads one of the most successful businesses in the world, and as such, his $81 billion wealth is sufficient to keep generations of his lineage sorted out. The mogul has two children who, unlike their parents, they have been shielded from all media attention, and nothing much is currently available about them.

The three heirs, including Jennifer, will undoubtedly share the massive sum between them, with the young lady set to retire if she wanted to. However, we don't think she'll stick around waiting for her inheritance, considering that she's pursuing a career in medicine.

Ariana Rockefeller: $3.3 Billion

Widely considered the leader of the wealthiest American families, David Rockefeller made vast sums of money, and when he passed on, he left behind a $3.3 billion fortune. The wealth has since then passed down for ages, and ultimately, Ariana Rockefeller and her sister are here today to inherit most of it.

The model has made a massively successful career for herself, with several businesses and a fashion line under her stewardship. It's safe to say the family legacy is in safe hands, as Ariana is working hard to honor her grandfather through the numerous charities he set up.

Paris Latsis: $7.5 Billion

Most times, children from incredibly wealthy families take up the family business, and Paris Latsis is no different. The shipping heir took after his grandfather and now owns a fleet of ships numbering 35, with his hands in other investments, including film production.

With over $7 billion worth of wealth Latsis is set to inherit, you'd think that he would spend time waiting to get insanely rich, but that's not the case. The producer followed his passion and ventured into film production, establishing the 1821 Media, which has worked in conjunction with several notable companies like 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros.

Aerin Lauder: $1.63 Billion

Being born into a wealthy family comes with its perks; you have unlimited funds to finance your lifestyle and projects however you see fit. Aerin Lauder is the granddaughter of cosmetics mogul Estee Lauder who made an immense fortune, leaving her children and grandchildren's financial future well taken care of.

Aerin owns 16 million shares in the cosmetics company, and with her father worth way much more, we bet she and her sister will inherit most of it, increasing their net worth significantly. With her eponymous makeup line of products AERIN, being massively successful, the entrepreneur is making some significant moves in the fashion industry.

Athina Onassis: Estimated $1 Billion

Despite being born to a businesswoman-mother in the clan of the Onassis business empire, Athina greatly shocked the world, making a career out of her exceptional equestrian skills. The sole surviving 'billionaire heiress' is the granddaughter of the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who was globally renowned for owning the world's largest fleet of private ships.

Christina could claim only 55% of her late father's enormous wealth, whose descendent is none other than our talented cavalier. With the extent of her colossal inheritance still a mystery, it's no wonder that the seven-year-old Athena earned 'one of the year's new billionaires' tag by the New York Times!

Tamara Ecclestone: $300 Million

If you're a regular viewer of Channel 5, then the gorgeous, fresh-faced Tamara starring in the reality show Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$$ Girl is no stranger to you. But did you know that the stunning model and socialite is also a millionaire heiress with about $300 million gracing her bank lockers? You can't envy Tamara for being born to the former CEO of the Formula One Group!

Bernie Ecclestone indeed deserves credit for doing a real sport out of Formula One racing, which undoubtedly helped him make a gigantic fortune of $3.5 billion in only four decades. Tamara gets to enjoy the fruits of his labor today.

Balthazar Getty: $200 Million

Being born in business clans comes with perks, and Balthazar is no exception to it. You might remember the famous petrol-industrialist J. Paul Getty, the founder of Getty Oil, who once counted among the world's wealthiest men. His heir presumptive is none other than his great-grandson Balthazar Getty. No wonder Forbes still lists the Gettys as the 56th most affluent family in America!

Regardless of inheriting a whopping $200 million, Getty chose to become a DJ and also made a career behind the lenses. We've seen his genius as the young Ralph in his debut film Lord of the Flies.

Siddarth Mallya: $800 Million

The Indian-American model is the millionaire heir of the Indian business magnate and chairman of United Breweries Group, Vijay Mallya. With a colossal inheritance of over $800 million under his belt, the 26-year-old star is currently the director of the IPL cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Mallya made his debut on the ramp as the showstopper during the Lakme Fashion Week 2012. The young marketing manager of Guinness is undeniably popular with the girls. No wonder he's a package deal of enormous bank balance and his to-die-for good looks, making Sid one of the most eligible wealthy bachelors in the world today.

Vanisha Mittal: $ 16.5 Billion

This wealthy successor of renowned steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal doubtlessly counts among the richest in the world. Being born to the second-richest man in India, who made his way in Forbes' list of the world's ten wealthiest people, definitely makes Vanisha Mittal no stranger to the limelight. The world stood a spectator to Mittal's fairytale wedding, which reportedly cost her no less than $60 million.

With an enormous personal fortune of $16.5 billion, the billionaire kid is also noted for her charity works. Vanisha aims to give a quality life to the unprivileged and impoverished areas of India. Heart-touching indeed!

Andrew & Dylan Lauren: $7.7 Billion

When you are the children of fashion icon Ralph Lauren and heirs of one of the biggest fashion brands in the world, living a lavish life thanks to their massive inheritance is the least you expect from the duo.

However, both Andrew and Dylan have denied the usual and followed their paths. Dylan recently joined the much-famed Willy Wonka Candy Company after her graduation, whereas Andrew is an aspiring movie producer and all set to work on his debut project. Their father, Ralph, always supported his kids even though their interests lie outside the fashion industry.

The Courtin-Clarin Cousins: $2.2 Billion

The Courtin-Clarin Cousins are heiresses of the French cosmetics brand Clarins. Other than being the shareholders in the company, the four cousins also share a similar interest in makeup, and they even do online tutorials.

The Clarins Group was estimated at around $3.8 Billion recently after the company decided to go public. And as per experts, the company could hit yet another milestone of reaching the 5-billion mark this year. This is a clear sign that Courtin-Clarin Cousins seem all set to incur a hefty inheritance from their Grandfather and founder of Clarins, Jacques Courtin-Clarin.

Carlos Slim Domit: $73 Billion

Experts believe Carlos Slim Domit to be one of the richest men in the world today. Thanks to his massive contribution to Mexican telecommunication, Domit is also the heir to a massive 73 billion-dollar empire. His father, Carlos Slim, is a business Magnate and, over the years, has become one of the most influential people in all of Mexico.

Domit has openly expressed his love for racing cars, and he also owns a slot in Formula 1. The immensely wealthy gentleman is now married to his long-time girlfriend, Maria Elena Torruco, and the couple has three children.

Marta Ortega-Perez: $57 Billion

Marta Ortega-Perez is the daughter of Fashion-tycoon Amancio Ortega, who is the owner of Zara and is the third richest man on the planet. She is currently working in the company's ranks and is all set to take over in the coming years.

However, Amancio is an innovative businessman, and he believes that Marta needs to show some real promise to govern one of the biggest brands in high street fashion today. And just like her father, Marta is ready to prove that she is indeed worthy of taking charge. The future certainly looks bright for this young lady!

Barron Nicholas Hilton II: $2.5 Billion

You must have heard about the super-luxurious chain of Hilton Hotels spread across the globe. Barron Nicholas Hilton II or simply referred to as Barron Hilton, is one of the heirs of this massive empire founded by his great grandfather, Conrad.

Young Barron started his journey as a model and also did freelancing gigs for some major fashion brands. After induction into 2017's most eligible bachelor's globally, he got married to girlfriend Tessa Von Walderdorff, an aspiring actor and real estate broker. We've got our eyes on this promising youth's professional future.