The Murdochs – $19.8B
The Murdoch family is one of the biggest titans in the media industry. Rubert Murdoch came from Australia but received American citizenship back in 1985. While the family has been involved in the business even before him, he is the one many people credit for the expansion of their influence. He launched News Corporation after the death of his reporter father. Murdoch refused to join or continue his father’s business and forged a path of his own. News Corp. started to dominate the scene in Australia and New Zealand by the production of both print and TV news. Murdoch then expanded the business into Asia, America, and the UK. In the States, he bought Harper Collins, Fox, and the Wall Street Journal.
The Murdochs – $19.8B
The Nicholsons – $400M
We doubt that anyone will ever disagree when we say that Jack Nicholson, three-time Academy Award winner and twelve-time nominee, is one of the best actors Hollywood has ever seen. Aside from his many profitable film roles, he made the move to invest early on in his career. Although some seemed smart, others were completely bizarre. Did you know that he bought the former home of Marlon Brando for more than $6 million and burned it to the ground? According to him, it was his way of paying tribute to his deceased friend since the asbestos became infected. His five children are due to inherit a dizzying fortune of more than $400 million. Most of this comes from the percentages he makes from the Batman merchandise and spin-offs of the 1989 movie.
The Nicholsons – $400M
