Meet the Spouses of the World's Richest Millionaires
Who doesn’t want to be rich and famous? Okay, we’d settle for just rich (and the spotlight is honestly overrated.) Just imagine it; going anywhere at the drop of a hat, eating luxurious foods, driving fast cars, and seeing the world. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
We can’t all make our fortune and for some of us, we get an amazing vacation or two in our whole lives. Not everyone has the means to go swim in the crystal blue waters of Jamaica or tour the dizzying lights of Tokyo. Luckily, we can live our best lives through others and imagine what it would be like to live like a rock star.
For some people, they get lucky and make it big or dedicate their lives to their work and make millions. Bill Gates didn’t get rich just sitting around all day! Sure, we’re familiar with some of the ultra-rich people out there like the Kardashians or Madonna who could probably fill a swimming pool with cash and dive in it. But how much do you know about the richest of the rich? I’m talking about the multi-million and -billionaires of the world. You know, like Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.
No one's blaming you if you haven’t heard of him. These super-rich people tend to get put in the background in favor of big-name celebrities, even though they’ve worked twice as hard and made ten times as much money. What about the people behind them? Let’s take a look at the spouses of the 1% and see who stands behind the person with the fortune. Keep reading to learn about 20 of the richest people in the world and the spouses who have stood with them through it all.
Amal Alamuddin, Wife of George Clooney
Did you know...
- Jennifer Aniston's star-defining role on friends started a hair craze in the 90s that even lasted into the early 2000s. Called "The Rachel," Aniston's shoulder-length haircut had grown-out bangs and highlights styled to perfection. A hairdresser in Detroit noted that at the peak of its popularity, 40% of her business was devoted to recreating "The Rachel." Too bad that it was notoriously difficult to maintain on your own at home.
- While attending the Grammys in February 2000, Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a green Versace dress that instantly became a phenomenon. The barely-there ensemble had a dramatically low cut that came below JLo’s belly button. It became such a talking point that it was Google’s most popular search query up to that point, and it spurred the company to include images into search results. It became the motivation for Google Images.
- In February 2020, Jeff Bezos bought the most expensive property in California: a $165 million mansion. It was designed for Jack Warner (the former president of Warner Bros. entertainment company). It took a decade to construct (spanning the 1930s and 40s). It comes complete with 9 acres of Beverly Hills land, a main house, a guest house, a tennis court, a golf course, and terraces.
- Björk created a media sensation when she wore her iconic white swan dress to the 2001 Oscars. At the time, many derided it as hideous and a publicity stunt, but it has since gone down as one of the most memorable dresses of all time—even if it isn't exactly beloved. She says David Bowie was the inspiration behind the dress.
- Jackie Kennedy is famous for redecorating and renovating the interior of the White House. Actually, on just her first day, she ordered $50,000 in changes for new rooms for the children and upgrades to the kitchen. She later hosted a tour of the White House for CBS News which was viewed by 56 million people and won her an Emmy Award.