The Lauder Family – $24.3B
The Estée Lauder empire started shortly after the Second World War when it was created by husband-wife founders Joseph and Estée Lauder. Originally, they only operated in New York City, and had only four basic products: skin lotion, all-purpose crème, a crème pack, and cleansing oil. In just two years, they managed to save enough money to establish a department store account with Manhattan’s Saks Fifth Avenue. Their product range expanded during the next fifteen years, with the brand introducing new labels, such as Clinique and Aramis, and in the 1990’s, the company started topping international sales.
The Lauder Family – $24.3B
The Spielberg Family – $3.7B
Steven Spielberg is not only an Oscar-winning director but is also an all-time highest-grossing director, credited with making unforgettable blockbuster hits, including Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park. Spielberg, Kate Capshaw (his wife who is a former actress), and their several children and grandchildren control an estate worth approximately $3.7 billion. Much of their wealth comes from different real estate investments and of course, Spielberg’s film work, both as a director and a producer. As a matter of fact, he practically owns DreamWorks, the mini-studio which has produced major hits like the Shrek movies and the Transformers franchise.
The Spielberg Family – $3.7B