The Murdoch Family – $19.8B
One of biggest titans in the media, the Murdoch family has been in the business before Rupert Murdoch, but he is credited with the growth of their business. After his reporter father died, Rupert founded News Corporation and he actually declined to join or continue his father’s business, opting to follow his own path. The News Corp. empire started in New Zealand and Australia, producing television and print news before expanding into Asia, the UK, and America. Rupert bought the Wall Street Journal, Harper Collins, and Fox, which is now owned by The Murdoch Family Trust.
The Murdoch Family – $19.8B
The Nicholson Family – $400M
Jack Nicholson is arguably a legend when it comes to acting, with three Academy Awards (and having been nominated twelve times), so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he commands an incredible fortune. Aside from his numerous lucrative film projects, Nicholson capitalized early on and made many investments, with some quite smart and others absolutely bizarre. For example, he bought Marlon Brandon’s former home in Hollywood for more than $6 million in order to have it demolished and according to him, out of respect to his late friend’s legacy. Nicholson’s five children will likely inherit a massive fortune – estimated to be more than $400 million, most of which comes from percentages that Nicholson makes from spin-offs of the 1989 film Batman and merchandise from it.
The Nicholson Family – $400M