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.
- Highlights: Lawyer, Representing Julian Assange
- Estimated Net Worth: $50 Million
- Spouse: Engaged to George Clooney in 2014
Amal Alamuddin, who’s a qualified lawyer and professor, has a net worth of $50 million. Her life changed (and her wealth increased) when she married George Clooney in 2014.
The American actor, director, producer, and filmmaker has won three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards during his career. His success has made him a total net worth of $500 million—yes, half a billion dollars.