17 Celebs Who Married Into SERIOUS Money
We usually think of celebs as being super rich, but some of them marry into families who are wayyy wealthier. Some may choose to marry for money, while others happen to find love with someone uber rich.
Here are 17 celebs who married into SERIOUS money (and if they're still together):
1.In 2009, Salma Hayek Pinault married business mogul François-Henri Pinault, who took over the luxury goods conglomerate that his father, self-made billionaire François Pinault, started. According to Forbes, the Pinault family's net worth is about $38.7 billion.
The couple reportedly met at a gala held in a marble palace the Pinaults own in 2006.
2.In 2017, Miranda Kerr married billionaire Evan Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Snapchat. According to Forbes, his net worth is about $2.7 billion.
They met when they were seated next to each other at a Louis Vuitton event at NYC's Museum of Modern Art in 2014.
3.In July 2023, Ashley Benson got engaged to Brandon Davis, who's the grandson of billionaire oil tycoon and business mogul Marvin Davis. Prior to his death in 2004, Marvin's net worth was about $4.4 billion, according to Forbes.
They've been romantically linked since January and confirmed their relationship in February. Though they have yet to reveal how they met, they reportedly have a lot of mutual friends.
4.In 2019, YouTube star Gigi Gorgeous married model/designer Nats Getty, who's the great-grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. Forbes clocked the Getty family's net worth at $5.4 billion in 2015.
They met at Paris Fashion Week 2016 when they closed the show put on by August Getty, Nats's brother and Gigi's best friend.
5.From 2018–2022, Kaley Cuoco was married to equestrian Karl Cook, the son of Intuit founder Scott Cook. According to Bloomberg, Scott's net worth is about $5.69 billion.
In 2016, Kaley and Karl met at a horse show and bonded over their mutual love of animals.
In 2021, they announced they were separating because they "realized that [their] current paths have taken [them] in opposite directions."
6.Aspiring chef/nepo baby Brooklyn Peltz Beckham married actor/heiress Nicola Peltz Beckham in 2022. She's the daughter of billionaire investor Nelson Peltz. According to Forbes, his net worth is about $1.5 billion.
Nicola first met Brooklyn at Coachella in 2017 when one of her brothers introduced them. However, they were both in relationships at the time, but despite not really getting along, they kept in touch.
Fast-forward to 2019, and they crossed paths again at Leonardo DiCaprio's Halloween party. The following January, they made things Instagram official.
7.In 2015, Nicky Hilton, a hotel heiress, married James Rothschild, who's the heir to a famous banking family. Though no exact numbers have been confirmed, the large extended Rothschild family's net worth is estimated to be between $400 billion and $1 trillion, with James's personal net worth estimated to be $1.3 billion.
The couple reportedly met at Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt's Italian wedding in 2011.
8.Model Jerry Hall was married to billionaire media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who chairs News Corp and Fox Corp, from 2016–2022. According to Bloomberg, his net worth is about $8.5 billion.
They met in summer 2015, when Jerry was on a press tour promoting The Graduate in Australia. Rupert's sister's niece introduced the two.
However, in June 2022, he allegedly announced his decision to separate in an email, writing, "Jerry, sadly I've decided to call an end to our marriage. We have certainly had some good times, but I have much to do... My New York lawyer will be contacting yours immediately."
Their divorce settlement reportedly banned her from giving the Succession writers, who've been heavily inspired by the Murdoch family, any plot ideas.
9.Taken actor Holly Valance married property developer Nick Candy in 2012. At the time, his net worth was estimated to be $155 million.
They reportedly met at a dinner party hosted by a mutual friend in 2009.
10.Jesse James was married to drag racer Alexis DeJoria from 2013–2020. She's the daughter of John Paul DeJoria, who made his fortune in tequila and haircare. According to Forbes, his net worth is about $2.8 billion.
John introduced his longtime friend Jesse to Alexis at one of her races in Dallas.
In 2020, the couple announced they were separating because "[their] lives were just headed in different directions."
11.From 2012–2017, Janet Jackson was married to Wissam Al Mana, whose family made their fortune across several industries, included luxury fashion, automotive, real estate, media, and food. According to Essence, his net worth is estimated to be about $1 billion.
They reportedly met at a hotel opening in Dubai in 2010.
12.Elle Macpherson was married to billionaire real estate developer Jeffrey Soffer from 2013–2017. Forbes estimates his net worth is about $2.2 billion.
The pair dated for two years before breaking up for the first time in March 2012. However, after Jeffrey got injured in a helicopter crash that November, they reunited.
13.In 1995, model Stephanie Seymour married millionaire Peter Brant, the heir to his father's newsprint business. According to the New York Times, his net worth was about $1.7 billion in 2007, but because of the recession, it dropped to less than $500 million by 2010.
Photographer Sante D'Orazio introduced them while Peter was still married to his first wife, Sandy Brant. He married Stephanie the same year he finalized his divorce from Sandy.
In 2009, Peter and Stephanie went through very high-profile, messy divorce proceedings. However, the following year, they reconciled and withdrew their divorce filing.
14.Model Kendra Spears was married to Prince Rahim Aga Khan from 2013–2022. He's the son of imam and philanthropist Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who had an estimated net worth of $13.3 billion in 2013, according to Vanity Fair.
The couple was reportedly introduced to each other by Naomi Campbell at a party.
15.Jane Fonda was married to media proprietor Ted Turner, who founded CNN, from 1991–2001. Forbes estimates his net worth is about $2.4 billion.
In 1990, Ted heard that Jane was divorcing Tom Hayden, so, despite not really knowing her, he called her and asked her out. Initially, she said no, but he continued pursuing her for six months until she agreed to go out with him.
Jane also retired from acting during their marriage, but she later realized that, though staying with a wealthy man would be easy, it would prevent her from becoming everything she could be.
The couple also had communication issues due to spending a lot of time apart, which contributed to the end of their marriage.
16.Switch actor Ellen Barkin and billionaire financier Ronald Perelman were married from 2000–2006. He has a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
They reportedly met at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in 1999. His pickup line was, "So, are you married, or single, or what?"
He allegedly surprised her with a speedy divorce days before their prenup expired. She reportedly got $20 million in the divorce but then sold the jewelry he gave her — her wedding ring included — at auction for $20.3 million.
17.And finally, Westworld actor Talulah Riley was married to billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk twice — first from 2010–2012, then from 2013–2016. According to Forbes, he's the richest person in the world with a net worth of about $239.3 billion.
The couple first started dating after meeting at a bar in London in 2008. After their first divorce, they briefly rekindled their relationship and got remarried because "it felt silly to be together unmarried after having been married."
After their final split, they remained friends.
