When Hollywood Meets High Finance: Celebrities Who Married Billionaires
The allure of fame and fortune often intertwines in the world of celebrity, but for a select few stars, marriage has meant joining forces with individuals who have already achieved a 10-figure net worth. While many celebrities amass considerable wealth throughout their careers, very few reach billionaire status themselves. This article explores the relationships between prominent figures and their exceptionally wealthy spouses, examining the dynamics, fortunes, and sometimes, the costly outcomes of these unions.
It’s no secret that celebrities can earn millions, but marrying into billions presents a unique set of circumstances. From tech moguls to real estate titans, a handful of stars have walked down the aisle with some of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
Model Miranda Kerr began dating Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel in 2014, after connecting at a Louis Vuitton dinner at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Kerr has described the relationship as a slow burn, noting that they established a strong friendship before becoming romantically involved. By 2016, the couple was engaged and later married in an intimate backyard ceremony. Spiegel currently boasts a reported net worth of $2.9 billion.
“He was so patient with me. Our relationship evolved slowly. And we established a nice friendship before we became boyfriend and girlfriend. I never even thought that this kind of love was possible,” Kerr told Vogue Australia.
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook (and Scott Cook)
Actress Kaley Cuoco was previously married to equestrian Karl Cook, the son of Intuit founder Scott Cook. While Karl’s personal net worth remains undisclosed, his father’s fortune is estimated at approximately $7.9 billion. The couple, who bonded over their shared passion for equestrian pursuits, married in 2018 and remained together for four years.
Sources indicated that the couple had a comprehensive “ironclad prenup” in place to protect their respective fortunes when news of their split surfaced in 2022.
Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner
Model Karlie Kloss met her husband, Josh Kushner, in 2012, several years after he founded Thrive Capital, a highly successful investment firm with stakes in companies like Instacart and Instagram. Kushner’s estimated net worth currently stands at $3.8 billion. Interestingly, Kloss initially enjoyed greater professional success than her future husband.
“Josh, my husband, we’ve been together since I was 19. We’ve grown up together. He’s always been my biggest champion,” Kloss shared on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast. “I like to remind him that I was far more successful than he was for a very long time!” She added that she was drawn to his kindness and character.
Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault
Actress Salma Hayek has been married to billionaire François-Henri Pinault since 2009, and the couple shares a daughter. Pinault’s wealth stems from his position as CEO of Kering, the luxury goods conglomerate that owns brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, and his role as a managing partner of investment firm Groupe Artémis. Bloomberg currently estimates his net worth at $21.9 billion. Hayek has remained private about the details of their initial meeting.
“It’s such a romantic, amazing story, but it is mine. I don’t want to vulgarize it by making it into a story to make myself interesting,” she once shared with Town & Country.
Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana
Janet Jackson was married to billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana, the co-managing director of Al Mana Group, from 2017 to 2017. Al Mana Group operates numerous retail venues across several countries, including franchises of Zara, Calvin Klein, Lush, McDonald’s, and Häagen-Dazs. The couple welcomed a son shortly before their split. A prenuptial agreement was reportedly in place, and Jackson is said to have received as much as $200 million in the divorce settlement.
Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild
Nicky Hilton, an heiress herself, married James Rothschild, a member of the prominent Rothschild financial dynasty, in 2015. The Rothschild family is reportedly worth $1 billion, and James’s mother also hails from the Guinness brewing family. The couple met at a mutual friend’s wedding in 2011.
Hilton has attributed the success of their marriage to their shared values and strong friendship. “I think having a core friendship. We laugh together. We are very similar. We have a lot of the same interests. We love each other,” she said on the Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff podcast.
Jane Fonda and Ted Turner
Jane Fonda was married to billionaire media mogul Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and TBS, from 1991 to 2001. Turner is also one of America’s largest individual landowners. He sold Turner Broadcasting to Time Warner in 1996 for $7.3 billion in stock. Forbes currently estimates Turner’s fortune at around $2.8 billion.
Fonda later reflected on the relationship, stating, “He was sexy. He was brilliant. He had two million acres by the time I left. It would have been easy to stay,” but ultimately felt she needed to pursue her own path to authenticity.
Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty
Gigi Gorgeous married Nats Getty, the great-grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty and an heir to the Getty family fortune, in 2019. The Getty family’s wealth is estimated at $5.4 billion. The couple met through Nats’ brother, August. They ultimately separated in 2025, having signed a premarital agreement that stipulated spousal support for Gorgeous, according to TMZ.
Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch
Model Jerry Hall was married to News Corp and Fox Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch from 2016 to 2022. The pair met in 2015 while Hall was on tour in Australia. Their marriage ended abruptly in 2022 when Murdoch reportedly informed Hall of his decision to end the relationship via email.
“Jerry, sadly I’ve decided to call an end to our marriage,” he wrote, according to Vanity Fair. “We have certainly had some good times, but I have much to do…My New York lawyer will be contacting yours immediately.” Murdoch’s family is reportedly worth $24.1 billion, and the divorce settlement reportedly included restrictions preventing Hall from sharing details with the writers of Succession, which is loosely based on the Murdoch family.
Elle Macpherson and Jeffrey Soffer
Elle Macpherson was married to billionaire real estate developer Jeffrey Soffer for several years, with a complex history of on-again, off-again romance. After Soffer was injured in a helicopter accident in 2012, the couple rekindled their relationship and married the following year, only to split again in 2017. Macpherson reportedly received $53 million and a $26 million mansion in the divorce.
These high-profile unions demonstrate the complex interplay between love, wealth, and power, and serve as a reminder that even the most substantial fortunes cannot guarantee lasting happiness.
