Entertainment | Celebrity Net Worth

Some of the richest people in history didn't earn their fortunes in boardrooms — they built empires out of cocaine, heroin, and fear. These drug lords made so much money, they could lose millions to rats, fires, or rival gunmen… and still be billionaires.

Kanye West has regrets — and one of them involves Paris Hilton, hotel fortunes, and babies that never were. But there's just one problem: the Hilton empire slipped away long before Kanye even had a chance. Or did it?

Paris Hilton became the ultimate tabloid celebrity in the early 2000s — but her fame came at a staggering cost. Her grandfather, Barron Hilton, was so embarrassed by her antics that he cut the family out of a $4.5 billion fortune.

What is the single biggest physical check ever written, signed, delivered and cashed? We'll give you a hint, it involved Morgan Stanley at the absolute worst part of the 2008 financial crisis.

As hard as it might be to imagine, back in 2006 YouTube was teetering on the brink of collapse due too explosive bandwidth costs and looming lawsuits. Today it is the greatest business acquisition of all time.

She was already a superstar, but one bold business deal made Lucille Ball a television mogul. This is the untold story of how "I Love Lucy" became one of the most valuable shows in Hollywood history—and helped launch the modern media empire.

Imagine being born into a family so rich, your monthly allowance is tied to the global price of oil. This is the unbelievable true story of the House of Saud—the royal dynasty that turned sand into trillions and built the most lucrative family business in history.

Elvis Presley made over a billion dollars during his lifetime, but when he died, he had a relatively small net worth. This is the jaw-dropping story of how one man quietly siphoned away the King's fortune.

Vinnie Johnson earned just $6 million during his 12-year NBA career—but after retiring, he quietly built a $500 million fortune as the founder of a $3 billion automotive empire. While other athletes chased endorsements, Vinnie chased factories—and became one of the richest former players in sports history.

So many fun Oscar factoids in this article! The oldest winner, the youngest winner, the most wins…Everything you could ever want to know about the Academy Awards!

Rooney and Kate Mara aren't just Hollywood stars—they're also heirs to two of the most powerful families in NFL history.

Once worth hundreds of millions thanks to a thriving empire of pillows, Mike Lindell just told a judge he was "in ruins" and financially insolvent.

From trillion-dollar oil dynasties to centuries-old European monarchies with secretive fortunes, these are the richest royal families in the world today. Their palaces, private jets, and sovereign wealth funds make even billionaire CEOs look modest by comparison.

The Vanderbilts built one of the greatest fortunes in American history—then managed to blow it all in just six generations. This is the jaw-dropping story of how a family went from owning Fifth Avenue to not a single millionaire among them.

America's wealthiest families aren't just rich — they're dynasties. From Walmart to candy, oil, and fried chicken, these ten familes control empires worth billions… and they're only getting richer.