As the famous Good Charlotte song goes, “lifestyles of the rich and the famous… they’re always complaining”. The super-rich people on our list today, however, have nothing to complain about, mostly because they have a devoted partner who helps them to maintain the lifestyle they have grown accustomed to living. In some exceptional cases, these powerful people have spouses that are almost equally as rich as them. They might even perhaps get a little bit competitive with each other when it comes to how much they’re bringing home every single year. If you’re curious about some of the highest net worth pairings in the world, and especially want to know more about the people walking beside some of the highest earners on the planet, we’ve got you covered with all the details.
MacKenzie Scott
When you marry one of the richest men in the world, you’re bound to have a healthy bank balance yourself. MacKenzie Scott and Jeff Bezos tied the knot all the way back in 1993, and the courtship almost stood the test of time, only coming to an end a few years ago. As you can imagine, the divorce led to a record-breaking settlement, where MacKenzie walked away with so many billions, that she ended up being in the Top 3 wealthiest women in the world.
MacKenzie Scott
Melinda Gates
It’s one thing to have a lot of money, and it’s another thing entirely to put that money to good use. Melinda Gates has teamed up with husband Bill to make sure that his Microsoft billions end up in the right hands, and for the right causes around the world. Through their joint foundation, the couple has spent a large portion of their wealth to help improve global healthcare. Even though the coronavirus pandemic, they continue to do great work to help out others.
Melinda Gates
Jean-Pierre Meyers
It can be difficult to imagine being with a partner that is a billionaire, and even more so when the traditional societal roles are reversed and it’s the woman bringing in the big bucks. Jean-Pierre Meyers knew what he was in for when he married L’Oreal board member Françoise Bettencourt Meyers back in 1982. After the death of her mother, she inherited the sum of over $50 billion. Needless to say this makes them one of the wealthiest couples in the world.
Jean Pierre Meyers
Julia Flesher
When your husband runs a large industrial firm, you’re bound to be leading a relatively cozy life. Julia Flesher is the wife of Koch Industries owner David, and the couple first tied the knot in the late nineties. Contrary to some of the other couples on our list, this one has tried to shy away from the limelight wherever possible. The pair might be living lavishly, but they certainly are not about to flaunt their wealth and lose their privacy.
Julia Flesher
Connie Snyder
Connie Snyder struck gold when she married former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer. The couple has been devoted to each other for over three decades, and as you can imagine, have gone through a fair share of ups and downs together. Steve is worth over $40 billion, and has donated over $100 million of that to organizations that are close to his and his wife’s heart. He also likes to spend time watching basketball, having bought his own team as an investment a couple of years ago.
Connie Snyder
Miriam Adelson
What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas, especially if your spouse is a founder of the Las Vegas Sands corporation. Miriam Adelson might be a medical doctor with a healthy income herself, but nothing compares to the tens of billions her husband has accumulated over his career. Deciding to use the money for something good, the pair have opened multiple research centers, and naturally have a soft spot for the healthcare sector because of Miriam’s background.
Miriam Adelson
Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall might have appeared on her own reality show a couple of years ago, but nothing could prepare her for the massive change that was on the way when she married TV mogul Rupert Murdoch. Together, the pair has a net worth of over $20 billion, which means that she no longer has to even think about taking on any acting roles like she did back in the eighties and nineties. The couple leads a busy, but private life these days.
Jerry Hall
Mellody Hobson
When you’ve got your name attached to DreamWorks Animation in any way, you know that there is a healthy-looking paycheck on the other end of the deal. Mellody Hobson is a former chairwoman of the renowned company, so she was already very wealthy when she met the one and only George Lucas of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fame. The pair got hitched back in 2013, and together are worth over an intergalactic $6 billion these days.
Mellody Hobson
Stedman Graham
Just like there can only be one Oprah, there can only be one Stedman Graham. As a long-time partner to one of the most popular and successful women on the planet, Stedman has kept himself out of the limelight but remained an anchor for Oprah throughout her long and illustrious career. Although they are worth $2.5 billion as a collective, Stedman has brought a healthy $10 million to the pot thanks to his various successful business endeavors.
Stedman Graham
Beyoncé Knowles
It’s hard to believe that it’s Beyoncé who makes this list as the partner, and not the headlining contributor to her household. Although Mrs. Carter is notoriously successful, famous and wealthy, her husband Jay-Z is one of the richest entertainers on the planet, with a net worth of over $1 billion. Had she been with anybody else, there is no doubt that they would have been referenced as the partner in this situation. Regardless, she has a respectable fortune of $440 million to her name.
Beyonce Knowles
Kim Kardashian-West
We all shed a tear when Kim Kardashian married Kanye West on television a couple of years ago. The Keeping Up With The Kardashian star has a steady income from all her businesses, but her wealth can’t compare to her husband’s, who is reportedly worth over $1 billion. Four children later, their marriage might be somewhat on the rocks, but they are still one of the most renowned couples in the entertainment industry today. We’re holding thumbs that they can make it out of this turbulent time in one piece.
Kim Kardashian West
Blake Lively
Although she might be recognized for her work in the CW’s hit show Gossip Girl, Blake Lively is living off’ anything but gossip in 2021, having married fellow Tinseltown star Ryan Reynolds. The pair is worth over $75 million thanks to endorsement deals and acting gigs, and best of all, they don’t like to flaunt their wealth as much as some of the other power couples in Hollywood. We have a lot of respect for these two, who like to inspire others to think about their privacy as well.
Blake Lively
Nick Cannon
When you’re married to a superstar that is worth over $300 million, you’re bound to come in second when it comes to comparing bank balances. Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey might both have had successful careers in the entertainment industry, but his $60 million is pale in comparison to that of his wife, who has amassed over five times this amount. Ever a diva, Mariah might not publicly say that this matters to her, but behind closed doors, we’re guessing that it might have some influence.
Nick Cannon
Jada Pinkett Smith
When we thought about this entry on the list, we could have placed either Will or Jada Pinkett Smith as the wealthy partner in the relationship. The key difference is that Will’s movies have earned him a net worth of $300 million, where Jada is a little shy of those kinds of numbers, even though she has starred in blockbusters like The Matrix and others. While their marriage has had its ups and downs, they continue to be one of Hollywood’s wealthiest power couples that are adored by the masses.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Vanessa Bryant
It’s heartbreaking to have to mention Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a plane crash back in 2020. Kobe was worth around $600 million at the time of his death, and the sum value of his estate went to his beloved partner of many years. Vanessa was already busy with philanthropic work before his passing, and continues to share her millions generously with the less fortunate even in the wake of great personal tragedy.
Vanessa Bryant
Victoria Beckham
David and Victoria Beckham are one of the longest surviving celebrity couples, having been married for over twenty years. The pair met at the height of both of their fame, and have been inseparable ever since. Victoria is a renowned fashion icon, and David is still one of the most popular footballers in the world. Together, they are worth nearly $500 million, and live a life of comfort and luxury with their ever-growing brood of beautiful and talented children.
Victoria Beckham
Jessica Seinfeld
If you’re wondering what it’s like to be married to one of the biggest TV stars in the world, Jessica Seinfeld could probably tell you a thing or two about it. Having been married to Jerry Seinfeld since 1999, she knows all too well just how lucrative a career in television was back in the nineties. Jessica has a booming career of her own, having published four cookbooks, and together the pair is worth a staggering $950 million.
Jessica Seinfeld
Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr might have first caught the eye of the public after getting together with Orlando Bloom, but in 2014 everything changed after she met Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel. At the time, Snapchat was just starting to gain momentum, and eventually, her husband would accumulate a net worth of over $3 billion. If you think these two like flaunting their wealth, you’re wrong. They prefer staying out of the limelight, and like others on the list, appreciate their privacy very much.
Miranda Kerr
Charlene Wittstock
When you marry a Prince, it’s a certainty that your life is about to change in a major way. Charlene Wittstock might have been an Olympic swimmer back in the day, but after tying the knot with Prince Albert in 2010, she formally became Princess of Monaco. Together, the pair is worth $1 billion, and these days Charlene is mostly busy with royal commitments. The Zimbabwean-born beauty is popular with the public, and is often seen out and about at important social gatherings.
Charlene Wittstock
Kate Capshaw
When Kate Capshaw married Steven Spielberg all the way back in 1991, he was at the peak of his movie-making career. They also happened to meet on the set of what would eventually become one of his most successful franchises: Indiana Jones. As a result of all the incredible movies he has made, the couple is worth an estimated $3.6 billion these days. Still going strong three decades later, they are a beacon of inspiration for the other couples on the list.
Kate Capshaw
Diane von Furstenberg
Raise your hand if you’ve ever worn a wrap dress in your life. If you haven’t, we’re sure Diane von Furstenberg would have something to say about that. The inventor of this iconic dress, Diane is not only a wealthy fashion icon, but she is also the wife of Expedia Group executive Barry Diller. Collectively, they are worth over $4 billion, and enjoy all the finer things in life whenever they get the chance to travel the world together for business or for pleasure.
Diane Von Furstenberg
Meghan Markle
Once just a typical American TV actress, Meghan Markle has certainly been on a rollercoaster since she met Prince Harry back in 2016. Shortly after, the pair got engaged, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was born. Although her in-laws are worth nearly $90 billion, her and Harry haven’t done so badly for themselves either. Collectively, they are estimated to have a net worth of over $40 million. Now if only they were left alone to enjoy some of that money with a bit of privacy.
Meghan Markle
Alexis Ohanian
Alexis Ohanian is not only a successful entrepreneur, but he is also one of the most dedicated husbands you’ll see in the public eye. Wife Serena Williams is a powerhouse, having accumulated nearly $200 million in her two decades of playing professional tennis. Alexis might not be close to that number, but has earned himself almost $10 million on his own accord. Now that they have a child together, the family enjoys spending time away from the spotlight, although Serena can’t resist sharing cute selfies with her loved ones on Instagram from time to time.
Alexis Ohanian
Amal Alamuddin
It’s not often that you find that the spouse of a famous actor or actress has followed a fairly conservative and stable career path of their own. In the case of actor George Clooney’s wife Amal Alamuddin, she has done just that, and spent a long time practicing law. She has also taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Her work has earned her nearly $10 million over the years, and although it shadows her partner’s earnings of $500 million, they make a formidable and inspiring team.
Amal Alamuddin
Kristy Hinze
It’s not often that the super-wealthy flaunt their wealth in public, but in the case of Kristy Hinze and James H. Clark, the pair loves to show off what they do with their hard-earned cash. The couple loves spending as much time as they can on yachts around the world, often taking extended trips to do so. The pair have been married since 2009, and together have a net worth of over $2 billion thanks to the work James has done in Silicon Valley.
Kristy Hinze
Sofia Levander
When your partner is the founder of Spotify, you know that you’re going to be enjoying a cushy lifestyle for the rest of your days. Sofia Levander is married to Daniel Ek, a self-made man who is worth an estimated $2 billion. If the wedding was anything to go by, the couple is likely to continue splurging on the things they want to in the coming years. Considering that Spotify is growing from strength to strength, who can blame them!
Sofia Levander
Melani Lowman-Walton
If you’ve been to Walmart in the past few weeks, you’ve indirectly contributed to the earnings of the next couple on our list. Melanie Lowman-Walton is married to Walmart heir Rob Walton, and collectively the pair has a net worth in excess of $44 billion. Although you might think that they would spend their time and money on extended vacations, the pair is fairly low-key, preferring to splurge their earnings (your grocery money) on various philanthropic endeavors from all over the world.
Melani Lowman Walton
Cari Tuna Moskovitz
You know you’ve got a good deal when you’re the partner of one of the lesser-known Facebook executives, Dustin Moskovitz. While Mark is running around having to answer to the government about election interference, Cari and her husband get to enjoy the fact that they already collected their money from the company, and no longer have to worry about it. Combined, the pair is worth $11.6 billion. They both have their sights set on philanthropic endeavors these days, which Cari runs with a big smile on her face.
Cari Tuna Moskovitz
Susan Dell
Dell is one of the most popular electronics brands in the world, manufacturing some of the best computers out on the market. Company chairman Michael Dell is worth an estimated $32 billion thanks to the many years he spent building the business. In 2016, the wealthy businessman found the love of his life in Susan, and the pair married shortly after. Today, the couple likes to take part in as many philanthropic endeavors as they can, and if you’ll believe it, they’ve already donated over $2 billion to causes that are dear to their heart.
Susan Dell
Michelle Lieberman
It’s not every day that you come across a corporation that champions good health and wellbeing. When KIND was launched in 2019, nobody could have imagined how much it would add to the billions already earned by serial entrepreneur Daniel Lubetzky. By this point, he had been happily married to wife Michelle for over a decade. Michelle is proud to be able to use some of those funds for philanthropic ventures and enjoys spending as much quality time with the family as possible.
Michelle Lieberman
Kathleen Gawthrop (aka Kathleen Palmer)
Arnold Palmer was a golfing legend back his day, and over the course of his career, he amassed a staggering fortune of $1.4 billion. This amount was inherited by his wife Kathleen when he passed away, who to this day would not be able to spend even a fraction of it, even if she went shopping every day for the rest of her life. As of 2021 she leads a quiet life, cherishing the moments she gets to spend with her loved ones.
Kathleen Gawthrop
Susanna Lemann
As the owner of 3G Capital, Jorge Paulo Lemann is one of the richest men in Brazil. The angel investor has also changed the lives of thousands of people by sourcing funds for some of the most innovative projects in South America. Wife Susanna knows how much he loves to work, but also often talks about how important family life is to him. Together, the couple is worth nearly $25 billion. This buys them a lot of time in remote locations around the world.
Susanna Lemann
Jan Klatten
When Jan Klatten married a German heiress, his life changed forever. He and wife Susanne tied the knot all the way back in 1990, and have been going strong ever since. The couple owns shares in some of the biggest luxury brands around the world, and Jan even has experience working as an engineer for BMW. Together, they are worth nearly $20 billion, with most of that being attributed to the wealth Susanne has brought to the courtship.
Jan Klatten
Patricia Ann Quillin
It’s impossible to say for sure, but we’re convinced that Reed Hastings could not have founded Netflix without trying out the concept of streaming movies for a date night with wife Patricia. Years later the company is one of the biggest in the world, and Reed is worth over $3 billion. Patricia enjoys a life of luxury because of this, and as a result the family has over ten pets, alongside their two children. Patricia loves to be charitable with their earnings, often donating to causes that are important to her.
Patricia Ann Quillin
Johnelle Hunt
As the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. This is certainly the case when it comes to Johnnie Bryan and Johnelle Hunt. The former could not have grown J.B Hunt Transports to the heights he did back in the 1960’s, and these days it has tens of thousands of workers thanks to his efforts. Johnelle has settled in Arkansas, having inherited his $3 billion and spending most of her time with her two children.
Johnelle Hunt
Barbara Dalio
When your husband runs a successful hedge fund firm, you’re bound to have some extra spending money in your pocket each month. For Barbara Dalio, this was the case and so much more, considering her husband has a total net worth of nearly $20 billion. Even more impressively, the pair managed to raise four well-mannered children alongside massive career success. These days, Barbara leads a life of privacy, valuing her privacy more than anything else.
Barbara Dalio
Tamiko Bolton
George Soros found love at 82 years old in the arms of Tamika Bolton, who was 40 when they got hitched back in 2013. The mega mogul faced some criticism and backlash afterword of the engagement got out to the media, but that didn’t deter the pair from continuing with their relationship. These days, they are still happily married, and enjoying spending Soros’ impressive earnings of over $8 billion. To each their own, we say.
Tamiko Bolton
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is a household name thanks to her impressive acting career. Her career has bagged her a healthy net worth of over $110 million, thanks in large to movie roles and endorsement deals with luxury brands. When she married international businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, their joint household net worth grew exponentially, to over $30 billion. Ten years into their marriage, who is even counting at this point? We’re just glad to see a Hollywood marriage last longer than a couple of weeks.
Salma Hayek
Yvette Prieto
Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto met husband Michael Jordan on a chance encounter which would end up completely changing her life. The pair tied the knot over the festive season in 2011, and soon after welcomed two daughters to the growing family. Thanks to Michael’s earnings in basketball, the couple lives off’ a joint net worth of close to $2 billion. It’s safe to say that they lead a very comfortable life because of it, with both staying humble even in the face of such exorbitant wealth.
Yvette Prieto
Lynne McNabb Walton
When your dad is a founder of Walmart, your life is bound to be pretty darn peachy. Jim Walton inherited a staggering $50 billion when his father Sam passed away, a lot of which has gone into his life with wife Lynne. As of the latest rankings, Jim continues to be in the Top 10 richest people in the United States. Lynne has grown closer to the family business over the years, acting as a consultant for some of the regional stores over the years.
Lynne McNabb Walton
Ricky Lauren
Before Ralph Lauren was a prominent fashion brand, the man behind the brand met Ricky and everything changed in his personal life. Helping him through starting his own business, Ricky could have never imagined the kind of life they were about to embark on. All these years later they still have a happy and healthy marriage, and together have amassed a fortune of over $6.3 billion as a collective. We’re sure the deal also includes as much free clothes as either of them could ever use.
Ricky Lauren
Penny Knight
Nike founder Phil Knight has had a very interesting story, which he told in Shoe Dog, his autobiography. A part of the story includes meeting and getting married to Penny Knight back in 1968, when he was still selling shoes out of the boot of his car. The couple is still together all these years later, and have amassed a fortune worth an incredible $35 billion, that they use to travel the world these days. It’s great that they are still going strong, even though things have changed so much since they first met.
Penny Knight
Rhonda Palmer
Drive through chicken, anyone? We’re sure that Georgian native S. Truett Cathy couldn’t have ever imagined that he would create Chick-fil-A, one of the biggest fast-food companies in America today. Neither could he have predicted that his children would inherit $5 billion at the time of his death. One of his sons, Dan, a future CEO of the company, got married to long-time girlfriend Rhonda well before this happened. The pair enjoys a farmhouse living in Atlanta with their young family.
Rhonda Palmer
Kevin Warsh
Estee Lauder is one of the most renowned cosmetics companies in the world, and when Jane Lauder inherited a share of the business earnings from her grandmother, she could have never imagined that it would earn her a couple of billion dollars. She married Kevin Warsh back in 2002 after they met at university, and today the couple enjoys a collective wealth of close to $4.5 billion. Their story reads like something out of a popular fairytale.
Kevin Warsh
Elizabeth Morey Blecharczyk
When you’re one of the founders of Airbnb, you’re bound to have a pretty penny to share with your loved ones these days. Nathan Blecharczyk met wife Elizabeth well before the company took off, and she has been a devoted supporter of his entrepreneurial endeavors ever since. Needless to say the fact that he is worth over $4 billion helps her to pay their bills and do so much more every single month. Her own career continues to keep her busy, even though she has more money than she could ever use.
Elizabeth Morey Blecharczyk
Kelsey Bateman
Snapchat founder Bobby Murphy found love when he met Kelsey Bateman back in his Stanford years. The pair might only be in their early thirties, but they have already experienced some of the pitfalls of being in the public eye. Thanks to Bobby’s net worth of $3.6 billion, the pair now lead a more quiet life, and Kelsey is rarely seen at public events. Naturally, this approach will come in very handy for when the family grows in the coming years.
Kelsey Bateman
Marilyn Hawrys Simons
We’ve had a couple of hedge fund moguls on the list, but James Simons is someone that stands out above the rest, having amassed a fortune in excess of $21 billion. He met wife Marilyn all the way back in 1977, and the two have been inseparable since. In the mid-nineties, Marily took over the Simons Foundation. To this day, she likes to donate to scientific research, and to lend a helping hand to projects aimed at making a difference in the world.
Marilyn Hawrys Simons
Flora Pérez Marcotte
Flora Pérez Marcotte is the proud wife of Inditex Fashion Group founder Amancio Ortega. The pair first met while she was an employee of the company, and these days she has climbed the corporate ladder to a position as one of the directors. In the two decades of marriage, the couple is now worth a phenomenal $67.7 billion. The best part of the story is that they still look just as happy as they did when they first tied the knot.
Flora Perez Marcotte
Liz Koch
Liz Koch has her husband to thank for an estimated joint net worth of $51.8 billion. As co-owner of Koch Industries, Charles has access to a lot of capital, so he entrusts his wife to make sure it gets into the right hands. Liz is renowned for her charitable endeavors, which are always handled with a lot of grace and humility. Fast approaching five decades of marriage, these two are a shining example of how to build a great life together.
Liz Koch
Hélène Mercier
Hélène Mercier was a renowned pianist when she first caught the eye of French entrepreneur Bernard Arnault. Even though she has a prominent creative career, having been awarded numerous prizes for her music, it’s her husband who has brought home the big bucks. And by big bucks, we mean big buck. As of recent statistics, Bernard’s net worth is an incredible $95 billion and counting. This has only served to give them a greater bond as a couple, still going strong after decades of a committed marriage.
Helene Mercier
Astrid Menks
Once a manager at a French cafe, today, she is the wife of the richest man in the world. Astrid Menks is the other half of Warren Buffett, who ironically came into his life after his then-wife Susan introduced the pair. After Susan passed away, Warren and Astrid got together more formally and ended up getting married in 2006. These days, they enjoy a life of luxury thanks to his investments, and together their net worth comes in at anywhere between $90 and $100 billion depending on how his portfolio is performing
Astrid Menks
Priscilla Chan
Mark Zuckerberg is a name on everybody’s lips, most notably because he is the public face of popular social media app Facebook. The young founder has had a dedicated wife by his side over the incredible years of growing the business, having found love and tying the knot with Priscilla Chan back in 2012. Together the pair is worth a staggering $67 billion, not only because of Mark’s wealth, but because Priscilla has a successful career herself that few people know too much about.
Priscilla Chan
Nita Ambani
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani might be one of the most popular people in the country, but few people know about the incredible woman he has by his side. Nita Ambani is a dedicated wife, but also a very ambitious woman, serving as the executive director and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation. Together the couple has a net worth of around $58 billion, which has grown steadily over the more than 25 years that they have been husband and wife.
Nita Ambani
Lucinda Southworth
When your husband has got Google co-founder on his business card, you’re bound to be worth a couple of billion dollars to say the least. Larry Page has a net worth of $54 billion in fact, which he shares with the love of his life Lucinda Southworth. Throughout their fourteen-year marriage, the pair has made a point to engage with philanthropic endeavors, even going so far as to donate millions of dollars to tackling diseases like ebola, COVID-19 and more.
Lucinda Southworth
Anne Wojcicki
Google has more than one founder after all, so it’s worth also mentioning the other half of Sergey Brin. Anne Wojcicki might not have been his wife for very long, but when they were together back in 2015 they had a net worth of over $40 billion. Throughout the partnership, Anne managed to build a career for herself along the way, and today continues to work hard as the CEO of a well-known startup that works with customers from all over the world.
Anne Wojcicki