Richest Kids in America
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It used to be that the richest kids in America were either the children of mega-rich parents or disgruntled childhood actors. But today, thanks largely to social media, normal kids can earn millions of dollars before they can even drive. Blame TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
The children of wealthy parents will inherit their empires, but other young people have become self-made millionaires through entrepreneurship, social media and grit. These are the richest kids in America and how they got there.
27. Quvenzhané Wallis
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Age: 17
Instagram: iamquvenzhane
Net worth: $500,000
Quvenzhané Wallis got her start at age 5 when she lied to casting directors for a chance to audition for the role of Hushpuppy in "Beasts of the Southern Wild." (The minimum age was 6, she just turned 5.)
Wallis was cast and went on to become the youngest person to ever be nominated for an Academy Award. Wallis also starred in "12 Years a Slave" and "Annie."
In her teens, she switched gears and started writing books.
24. Mila and Emma Stauffer (Tie)
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Age: 6
Instagram: kcstaufer
Net worth: $1 million
Mila and Emma Stauffer’s mom, Katie Stauffer, started posting pictures of the twins when they were just toddlers on Instagram and YouTube.
Their schtick? The daughters discussing adult problems in 2-year-old style. It was an overnight sensation. Adults still flock to both YouTube and Instagram to see the twins. They’ve had a number of sponsorship deals and have even launched their own line of clothing.
24. Jack Bonneau (Tie)
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Age: 15
Instagram: teenhustl
Net worth: $1 million
At 12 years old, Jack Bonneau successfully pitched his idea to "Shark Tank." The business helps other kids build lemonade stands and secure safe places and permits, making Jack the middleman to every kid’s cash-making scheme.
After successfully launching that company, Jack started Teen Hustl, a collective of teen delivery workers who pick up and drop off Amazon and other mail packages, all using eco-friendly modes of transportation.
24. Marsai Martin (Tie)
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Age: 16
Instagram: marsaimartin
Net worth: $1 million
Marsai Martin got her start at 10 years old as the youngest child on the TV hit "Black-ish." It was on that show that she pitched her idea for the movie "Little" to producer Kenya Barris.
"Little" went into production when Martin was 14 years old. She stars in and served as executive producer of the movie, making her officially the youngest Hollywood executive producer in the Guinness Book of World Records.
23. Donald Dougher
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Age: 14
Instagram: donlad
Net worth: $1.2 million
Billing himself as "The Richest Kid in America," Donald Dougher is a teen YouTube sensation that typically uses money — and rampant consumerism — to fill out his vlogs.
From Gucci bags to Bugatti Veyrons (the car pictured is a McLaren), Dougher has racked up 609,000 subscribers to the channel. His father and mother often make appearances on his vlogs as well.
Is he the richest kid in America? No. But it's a great marketing gimmick.
22. Cory Nieves
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Age: 17
Instagram: mrcory
Net worth: $1 million-$5 million
At 10 years old, Cory Nieves became tired of riding the bus and wanted to buy his mom a car, so he started selling hot cocoa from the back of a family friend’s restaurant. Then he expanded to lemonade. And then cookies. Then the health department came and shut him down.
But that didn’t stop Cory or the single mom who raised him. They grabbed a business license and expanded their product line into Mr. Cory’s Cookies.
Today, the company partners with major corporations, operates pop-up shops on the East Coast, and sells cookie dough online. Pretty sweet.
21. Jonathan Le
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Age: 5
Instagram: itsjonathanle
Net worth: Approx. $1.5 million
At just 5 years old, Jonathan Le is one of the biggest TikTok stars and the cofounder of a TikTok collective.
Jonathan started appearing on the TikTok of his older brother, Michael Le, and the duo racked up more than 478 million views.
Michael founded "Shluv" (a play on "self-love") out of his TikTok collective's sprawling Shluv House mansion in Los Angeles. The company sells merch like branded hoodies, and Michael has listed 5-year-old Johnathan as a founder, giving him claim to some of the $1.5 million net worth.
18. Alina Morse (Tie)
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Age: 16
Instagram: zollicandy
Net worth: $2 million
Alina Morse is the CEO of Zolli Candy, a sugar, allergy and dye-free candy line sold in more than 25,000 locations. Due in part to a huge social media campaign, Morse’s company has been endorsed by dentists and health experts.
She’s been invited to the White House twice and was the youngest person ever to appear on the cover of "Entrepreneur" magazine.
18. Mia Talerico (Tie)
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Age: 12
Instagram: miatalerico101
Net worth: $2 million
From Britney Spears to Ryan Gosling, the path to fame through Disney stardom seems fraught with peril (though, we’re betting the money helps). But while it may not always turn out rosy in the end, many child stars are born on the small screen everyday.
Take Mia Talerico, for example, who got her start at 5 years old in Disney's "Good Luck Charlie."
Today, she’s worth an estimated $2 million.
18. Everleigh Rose Soutas (Tie)
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Age: 8
Instagram: everleighrose
Net worth: $2 million
Born to two incredibly popular YouTubers — Tommy Smith and Savannah Soutas LaBrant — Everleigh Rose Soutas has a massive following of her own on both YouTube and Instagram.
She shares vlogs, does unboxing, posts dance videos, and shares fashion advice for her fellow 8-year-olds. She has five million followers on Instagram alone.
17. Evan
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Age: 15
Instagram: Evantubehd
Net worth: $2.5 million
Evan, whose last name has been withheld by his father, is one part of a father-son YouTube empire, EvanTubeHD.
With the help of his pops, Evan got his start posting video reviews of toys. Then he launched two other channels, EvanTubeGaming and EvanTubeRaw. Between the product reviews and vlogs, Evan brings in a pretty good chunk of change. And the whole family is in on it. His dad also runs a few channels, and his sister recently joined the site as well.
Unlike the Kardashians, Evan’s parents have managed to keep their kid’s lives fairly normal and private. The family regularly donates a portion of their earnings to charity, too.
15. Stormi Webster (Tie)
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Age: 3
Instagram: None, but she's on Kylie's
Net worth: $3 million
Born to Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner, Stormi isn’t the richest Kardashian in the seemingly endless line of rich Kardashians, but she might be one of the youngest millionaires in the family.
Not yet out of pull-ups, Stormi already has a few acting credits to her name, appearing on the family’s never-ending TV show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
When she’s not hard at work, she’s a normal kid. If normal kids have over-the-top parties in their honor with teddy bear walls and wear Hermes backpacks to preschool.
And with her mother's net worth at $700 million and her father worth $50 million, she's heir to all of that.
15. Dannielynn Birkhead (Tie)
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Age: 14
Instagram: larryanddanielynn
Net worth: $3 million
Dannielynn Birkhead is the child of Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead.
Raised by her father after Anna Nicole Smith’s untimely death, Dannielynn has been the subject of heavy media focus since birth.
She’s appeared on reality and celebrity gossip TV several times and started modeling at age 6 with Guess.
13. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (Tie)
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Age: 15
Instagram:
Net worth: $4 million
As one of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children, Shiloh stands to inherit a sizable trust fund (estimated in the millions).
But in the meantime, the teen already has ambitions. On top of being a LGBTQ+ icon for millions of fans, Shiloh has already started accumulating acting credits, and is considering a career in dancing.
13. Charli D'Amelio (Tie)
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Age: 17
Instagram: charlidamelio
Net worth: $4 million
Charli D’Amelio’s star rose fast. After posting her first TikTok dance video in 2019, she had a viral series of videos within months and was asked by singer Bebe Rexha to open for the Jonas Brothers.
Today, she’s moved to Hollywood, appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," has sponsorship deals, and appeared in a Super Bowl commercial.
She is also the most popular person on TikTok.
10. True Thompson (Tie)
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Age: 3
Instagram: None, but she's on Khloe's
Net worth: $10 million
Not all of the richest kids in America are Kardashians, but it seems like a lot of them are. True Thompson, the 3-year-old daughter of Khloe Kardashian and pro basketball player Tristan Thompson started out in life with a cool $10 million.
Celebrity rumor mill has it that "momager" Kris Jenner had Thompson agree to put the cash in a trust for then-infant True after a cheating scandal. Any additional affairs will cost Thompson another $10 million, at least according to the gossip columns.
Together, Khloe and Tristan are worth $95 million.
10. Mikaila Ulmer (Tie)
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Age: 16
Instagram: mikailasbees
Net worth: $10 million
Mikaila Ulmer started her business in kindergarten, selling lemonade using her grandfather’s flaxseed recipe and local honey. Ulmer got the idea after she learned about dwindling honey bee populations.
She appeared on Shark Tank and made a deal with Daymond John, was invited to the White House, and her products are currently being sold in more than 1,500 stores nationwide.
And in case you don’t feel like an underachiever yet, Ulmer is also the author of "Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid."
10. Phoebe Adele Gates (Tie)
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Age: 18
Instagram: pheebeegates
Net worth: $10 million
As the youngest child of Bill and Melinda Gates, Phoebe Adele Gates has led a largely private, normal life. Bill Gates has long touted his idea to give most of his money away, rather than heap an insane amount of cash on his kids.
However, when you’re as rich as Bill Gates, even giving most of it away means your kids likely won’t work a 9-5 in their lives. Phoebe, like the rest of the Gates kids, stands to inherit a $10 million trust fund.
9. Valentina Paloma
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Age: 13
Instagram: N/A
Net worth: $12 million
As the daughter of Salma Hayek and French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault (one of the richest people in the world), Valentina lives a surprisingly paparazzi-free life.
The teen doesn’t have an obnoxious Instagram, a line of merchandise, or a reality TV show. She does, however, have one massive trust fund. Several experts estimate the 13-year-old's net worth at $12 million dollars.
8. JoJo Siwa
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Age: 18
Instagram: Itsjojosiwa
Net worth: $14 million
After appearing on two seasons of "Dance Moms," JoJo Siwa went on to become a YouTube sensation and then had a major concert tour throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Self-described as the "happiest human alive," Siwa also recently came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. And if all that plus 3.6 billion YouTube views wasn’t enough, Siwa’s a merchandising mogul. Her face appears on everything from sports cars to Suave shampoo bottles.
She just turned 18, but Siwa has lived the majority of her life as a rich kid, and was worth millions well before her 18th birthday.
7. Ryan Kaji
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Age: 9
Instagram: ryansworld
Net worth: $32 million+
YouTube is a strange place, made even stranger by the endless popularity of "unboxing" videos. And possibly no unboxing videos are as popular as those featured on "Ryan’s World."
The 9-year-old posts a new toy unboxing video nearly every day, earning him an estimated $30 million per year. Ryan also has launched his own line of toys and children’s clothing and is in talks with Nickelodeon for his own TV show. He's also the richest YouTuber in the world.
Not everyone is a fan, though. The Guardian reports the family is under an FTC investigation for not properly disclosing sponsors.
6. James, Betty, and Inez Reynolds
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Age: 5 (James), 4 (Inez), 1 (Betty)
Instagram: N/A
Net worth: Approx. $33 million
As the eldest daughter of Ryan Renolds and Blake Lively, James Reynolds has been a media darling for most of her life — and will likely stay that way.
Ryan and Blake have an estimated net worth of $100 million, which James stands to inherit along with her two siblings, Inez and Betty.
5. Luna and Miles Stephens
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Age: 5 (Luna), 3 (Miles)
Instagram: None, but check Chrissy's Instagram
Net worth: Up to $37.5 million each
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend might be as famous for their own careers as they are for being loving spouses and parents. Their eldest daughter, 5-year-old Luna Stephens, has appeared on the red carpet with Chrissy (often hiding under her dress) several times.
She’s also made appearances on several of John Legend’s music videos and made a cameo on "Lip Sync Battle." She stands to inherit half of $75 million along with her sibling, Miles.
4. Blue Ivy Carter
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Age: 9
Instagram: N/A
Net worth: $260 million
As the oldest child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Blue Ivy likely already had a massive trust fund to fall back on. But the 7-year-old may already be earning money on her own.
Blue Ivy has appeared on albums produced by both Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and has her own credits on songs like "Brown Skinned Girl." She's also receiving some crazy expensive gifts to pump up her net worth, including a Barbie decked out in $80,000 worth of diamonds.
Alone, she's worth $1 million to $5 million. But if you count Jay-Z and Beyonce's net worth of $1.8 billion, she's worth about $260 million, her share of the wealth after splitting it with her two siblings.
3. Kanye and Kim's Kids
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Age: 8 (North), 2 (Psalm), Saint (5), Chicago (3)
Instagram: None, but she's on Kim's
Net worth: $700 million
As the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kayne West, North West probably wasn’t destined to work a desk job, but an anonymous "insider" told HollywoodLife.com that it's unlikely North will ever need to work a conventional job.
Reportedly, both Kim and Kayne have already put $5 million each into a trust fund for North — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Instead, her parents would rather she focus on her passions. And also a lavish lifestyle?
Inheritance-wise, North's mother is worth $1 billion and her father is worth $1.8 billion. There are four total West children, so each kid is worth at least $700 million.
2. Elon Musk's Kids
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Age: 17 (Griffin and Xavier), 15 (Kai, Saxon and Damian), 1 (X Æ A-Xii)
Instagram: N/A
Net worth: $26 billion, each
Elon Musk has six living children. During the time that he was married to his first wife, Justine Wilson, Musk fathered five children. Their first son, Nevada, tragically died from SIDS. The couple went on to have five other children via IVF, with one set of twins and a set of triplets. All of them are sons.
In 2020, Musk made headlines when he and his current partner, Claire Boucher — aka Grimes — had a baby boy. But what really got people's attention was his name, X Æ A-Xii, pronounced "X ash a twelve."
Assuming that each child gets an even cut of Musk's $156.4 billion fortune, each kid is worth about $26 billion each.
1. Jeff Bezos' Kids
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Age: Unknown
Instagram: N/A
Net worth: $61.5 billion, each
Jeff Bezos is currently worth $187 billion. MacKenzie Scott is worth $59 billion. The two are parents of four children, but we only know one of their names — Preston, who was born in 2000. Bezos and Scott have kept their children far, far away from the limelight.
The other three children are two sons and a daughter whom they adopted from China. That's all we know about them, although it appears that they are teenagers.
Bezos and Scott reportedly have 50/50 custody of their children, which would give those children an inheritance of $61.5 billion each.