Imagine traveling everywhere at any moment, enjoying luxurious meals, driving fast cars, and seeing the world. Yeah, that’s what money can “buy” and they can certainly afford to do those stuff and even more with certain people. Sure, Bill Gates didn’t just sit and get wealthy all day. He devoted his life to his career, earning billions along the way. There are other multi-millionaires in the world like him. Keep reading to find out more about the 1% spouses – the individuals helping multi-millionaires and –billionaires worldwide.
MacKenzie Bezos
Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Bezos, passionate about anti-bullying programs, married the richest man in the world, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in 1993. They were once the richest couple in the world, and their total net worth was just under $114 billion. In April 2019, though, the couple got divorced, and MacKenzie walked away with a $35 billion divorce settlement. This made her the third-wealthiest woman in the country.
MacKenzie Bezos
Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates, an American philanthropist, was once a general manager at Microsoft. They founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation along with their husband. It seeks to reduce hunger and improve healthcare internationally. Her husband is Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation, whose net worth is a staggering $103.7 billion and is the second-wealthiest individual in the world.
Melinda Gates
Jean-Pierre Meyers
Meet the first husband on the list with a billionaire bride! In L’Oréal, Jean-Pierre Meyers serves as the CEO of Tethys SCA and occupies a board role. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, his wife since 1984, has written Bible commentaries and is the French heiress of the L’Oréal empire. She is also an activist committed to strengthening the relationship between Jews and Christians. Françoise became the world’s richest woman after her mother passed away in 2017, and her total net worth is valued at $53.2 billion.
Jean-Pierre Meyers
Julia Flesher
Julia Flesher is married to David Koch, the other Koch Industries co-owner. The pair have been married since 1996 but are still madly in love. While she is currently a housewife, she once worked as dress designer Adolfo Dominguez’s assistant. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas. With a $51.8 billion net worth, this pair is definitely living the high life.
Julia Flesher
Connie Snyder
American philanthropist Connie Snyder is a trustee at the University of Oregon, a child advocate, and a co-founder of the Ballmer Organization, which offers assistance to poverty-struggling families in America. She spent 29 years together with her lucky husband, Steve Ballmer. He currently owns the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and used to be Microsoft’s CEO. Since 2014, Ballmer, a philanthropist, has contributed over $100 million dollars to numerous charities and the couple has a total net worth of $45.3 billion.
Connie Snyder
Miriam Adelson
Israeli-American philanthropist Miriam Adelson earned her medical degree from Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Medical School and subsequently became a senior internist in the emergency department. She met her new husband, Sheldon Adelson, while researching opioid addiction at the University of Rockefeller, and tied the knot in 1991. The pair opened the Research Clinic of Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, based in Las Vegas. Sheldon Adelson, who founded the Las Vegas Sands Company, is an American business magnate. The pair accumulated 33.5 billion dollars together.
Miriam Adelson
Jerry Hall
In productions such as the 1989 Batman, the TV show The Detectives, and numerous stage plays, the American model and actress Jerry Hall starred. She was hitched to Rupert Murdoch, an Australian-born American media billionaire, who founded News Corporation in 2016. It is estimated that their total net worth is around $21.3 billion and the pair are enjoying a luxurious but peaceful life away from the spotlight.
Jerry Hall
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson, a businesswoman, is married to the successful producer of the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises, George Lucas. Hobson, a former DreamWorks Animation chairwoman, is a co-CEO of Ariel Investments. In 2013, the power pair married and became recognized as important figures of the Modern Hollywood wave in the 20th century. They have earned an impressive $6.2 billion over the course of their prosperous careers.
Mellody Hobson
Stedman Graham
In 1985, American author, educator, and businessman Stedman Graham founded Athletes Against Drugs, and since then it has awarded scholarships worth over $1.5 million. He’s the only one not married on the list, but for 33 years he’s been together with his wife, Oprah Winfrey (yes, THE Oprah). A spiritual marriage was safer for them than a formal one, the couple agreed. Oprah has a whopping net worth of $2.6 billion and the modest net worth of Graham is $10 million.
Stedman Graham
Beyoncé Knowles
Yeah, we know that Beyoncé is a celebrity, but in fact, her partner, Jay-Z, makes more money (we’ll let you have your own views on this one). Since 2008, they have been married and have been two of the biggest pop stars. Their total net worth is $1.4 billion and $1 billion was donated by Jay-Z. Beyoncé’s $440 million fortune, though, is nothing to laugh at.
Beyoncé Knowles
Kim Kardashian
Kimye has succeeded in making it work. They are unbeatable with Kim’s successful ventures in beauty, fashion, and all in between, as well as Kanye’s music and fashion influence. Yeezy’s apparel label is growing and his net worth stands at $1.3 billion for his music and various endeavors. The two have 4 children and have worked to solve whatever marital issues they’ve had publicly. Huge ups to Kimye because they are top-notch parents who take active steps to transform the world.
Kim Kardashian
Blake Lively
The star of Gossip Girl has found her true love, and he’s almost as beautiful as her. The net worth of Ryan Reynolds is a whopping $77 million, while that of Blake is $16 million. The pair, however, are incredibly complementary to each other and are also Hollywood models. The two do not really campaign or put themselves all that much in the spotlight, but they look super pleased when they do.
Blake Lively
Mariah Carrey
In a relationship with millionaire Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey may just be the more popular partner. The net worth of Carrey is a whopping $300 million, while Nick is just $60 million, quite a huge sum, but we know that this pair has the purest of intentions. Carrey is now the eldest guy in the relationship, but the world has been nothing but positive since they came together.
Mariah Carrey
Jada Pinkett Smith
The Smith’s have recently headlined with some relationship problems, but they agreed to discuss it freely on Jada’s ‘Red Table Chat’ talk show, the pair discussed how they worked and rebuilt their marriage despite their differences. Will’s net worth is an incredible $300 million, but his pillar, support, and one true love are Jada’s. It is so good to see a famous couple openly solve real challenges and inspire more married couples out there.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Vanessa Bryant
The stunning Vanessa Bryant is a committed, full-time, caring wife. She is worth 600 million dollars today and runs a foundation for her deceased husband. In the WNBA, she is still making a big improvement. Nevertheless, Vanessa still loves to enjoy her days with friends and relatives, having recently enjoyed holidays with friends like Lala and Ciara.
Vanessa Bryant
Victoria Beckham
As fortunate as David Beckham is, Victoria Beckham is a lucky lady. Beckham fought hard for his fortune, and he is worth $450 million, no wonder. However, Victoria, with her luxury company, is also a popular fashion mogul. A number of businesses are now promoted and sponsored by David and the couple has 4 kids. Their love affair looks the same, only magical, as it did from the start.
Victoria Beckham
Jena Frumes
For a bit, the Instagram model dated NFL player Antonio Brown. However, when the football player got back together with his ex – who was pregnant with his boy – things went sour. The hardest part of it all was that Jena just knew about the break from posts on social media. It’s pretty hard to think about, but there was no conclusion to the plot. Jena, it turned out, didn’t sit down that quickly. To rant about her now-ex, she took her social media to her.
Jena Frumes
Ricki Noel Lander
From 2012 until their break in 2018, model Ricki Noel Lander dated billionaire and business magnate Robert Kraft. Currently, he is the President and CEO of The Kraft Company. When Robert helped Ricki prepare for a film role, the two began dating. Ricki gave birth in 2017, however, and Robert denied being the father. We can’t be sure, but it could have rattled the ships, seeing it break up in 2018, so to speak.
Ricki Noel Lander
James Goldstein
The ardent basketball enthusiast and real estate mogul can be seen at every NBA playoffs. Goldstein has been a Lakers ticket holder since 1961. Normally, he’s surrounded by famous Hollywood celebrities with whom he’s only too close friends. It also extends to fashion week shows. Over the years, from Kanye West to Rihanna, James has been an honorary star. Of course, he and Jayne Mansfield were once an item.
James Goldstein
Grimes
You probably know Elon Musk as the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Well, it turns out that his current net worth is $209 billion. Over the past two years, he’s been dating the Canadian singer and musician, Grimes. In fact, she gave birth to their son in May. The couple decided to name their son X AE A-XII. At first, they named him X Æ A-12, but they had to change it to adhere to California law. When asked how to pronounce it, Musk said it’s pronounced “X Ash Archangel.”
Grimes
Jessica Seinfeld
You may have heard about Jessica Seinfeld seeing as she’s married to Jerry Seinfeld, the American comedy legend who starred at his self-titled sitcom. An author and philanthropist, Jessica published four cookbooks and created the GOOD+ Foundation, delivering vital products to impoverished families in New York City. She previously worked in public relations with Tommy Hilfiger, so she should look after herself. The pair, who shared lovely years of marriage since 1999, has a net worth of $950 million, mainly due to Jerry.
Jessica Seinfeld
Miranda Kerr
In 2014, she met her husband Evan Spiegel. She’s Victoria’s Secret Angel and a proven supermodel, while he’s Snapchat’s CEO, a smartphone messaging platform with immense success. Spiegel has an aggregate net worth of $3.4bn, and Kerr has over $45m. They’ve been a powerful (and very rich) couple.
Miranda Kerr
Charlene Wittstock
Charlene Wittstock is a retired Olympic swimmer, sporting a tiara instead of her Olympic gold. Her marriage to Prince Albert was confirmed in 2010, married and she became Charlene, Princess of Monaco. Aside from a royal crown, she also inherited her husband’s $1 billion fortune. Together, the couple’s glamorous lifestyle, extravagant wealth, and magnificent palace.
Charlene Wittstock
Kate Capshaw
Retired American actress Kate Capshaw has been married to her husband Steven Spielberg since 1991. Spielberg is an immensely prolific filmmaker and is the greatest-grossing director of all time. He’s worth an amazing $3.6 billion. Fittingly, the two met in Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and Doom’s Temple when Capshaw was cast. They are both married nearly 3 decades apart!
Kate Capshaw
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg, a fashion designer, is best known for inventing the wrap dress which not only launched her career but also turned her into a fashion icon. Her net worth is $1.2 billion and has accumulated even more through marriage. She tied the knot in 2001 with Barry Diller, who has an approximate net worth of $4 billion. His fortune derives from forming InterActiveCorp, becoming the senior executive of the Expedia Company, and establishing Fox and USA Broadcasting.
Diane von Furstenberg
Meghan Markle
Having been an actress and beauty writer until Meghan Markle met Prince Harry in July 2016, her net worth was nearly $5 million. The American retired from acting after becoming Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and began working on becoming a member of the British royal family. Total wealth for the family is valued at $88 billion. The net worth of her husband’s $40 million is indeed a terrific sum of money.
Meghan Markle
Alexis Ohanian
Businessman and businessman Alexis Ohanian have a net worth of $9 million, having made his money as the executive chairman and co-founder of the Reddit social news website. This may be a hefty sum of wealth, but when added to his wife Serena Williams’ net worth, it shies. The record-breaking tennis player has made over $180 million over the course of her 23-year play career.
Alexis Ohanian
Amal Alamuddin
Amal Alamuddin is an accredited professor and lawyer with a net worth of $10 million. Her fortune rose, and her life changed in 2014 when she tied the knot to George Clooney. He is an American actress, producer, director, and filmmaker who has his name given two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe awards. His popularity has helped him amass half a billion dollars in fortune!
Amal Alamuddin
Kristy Hinze
James H. Clark, an entrepreneur and computer scientist who founded a variety of popular Silicon Valley technology firms, married Australian actress and model Kristy Hinze in 2009. His popularity made him a billionaire and now he’s worth over $2.1 billion. The duo spends much of their yachting time. We wonder how this feels.
Kristy Hinze
Sofia Levander
Sofia Levander is married to Spotify’s founder Daniel Ek who is a music streaming site with more than 180 million subscribers. The self-made billionaire has a net worth valued at $2 billion. The lavish wedding of the pair made headlines as Chris Rock was the marriage cop, Bruno Mars was the entertainment and Mark Zuckerberg attended.
Sofia Levander
Melani Lowman-Walton
While the net wealth of Melani Lowman-Walton is uncertain, the total net worth of her and her husband Rob Walton is valued at $45.4 billion. Rob Walton is the successor to Walmart’s fortune, as Sam Walton’s eldest sibling, the father of Walmart. The pair is heavily engaged in philanthropic endeavors, and they have also founded the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. It seeks to give grants to partners whose mission is to have a larger impact.
Melani Lowman-Walton
Cari Tuna Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz is one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires, worth $11.6 billion at present. He is a Facebook co-founder who used to be VP of Engineering and CTO for the company until 2008. He went on to co-found another company named Asana, which is developing apps. The youngest pair to sign the Giving Pledge is Dustin and his wife Cari Tuna, which is a philanthropic initiative created by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. The couple has founded Good Ventures, their own philanthropic organization. Cari oversees the foundation’s activities.
Cari Tuna Moskovitz
Susan Dell
In 1989, the Chairman and CEO of Dell Technology, Michael Dell, tied the knot with Susan Dell. It has a net worth valued at $32.3 billion. He made a decision in 2016 to combine the financially speaking Dell and EMC, a smart move. Along with Susan, they run their philanthropic foundation, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. They help many charities and contributed more than $2 billion to philanthropic organizations.
Susan Dell
Michelle Lieberman
In 2008, Daniel Lubetzky married the successful practicing physician Michelle Lieberman. Though previously a businessman, Lubetzky founded and became the executive chairman of his very own company—KIND, which promotes social reform. KIND bars are not only a healthy snack choice but also a reminder to be kind and empathetic. Lubetzky is a genuine husband, a caring father, and a modest businessman (valued at $1.1 billion).
Michelle Lieberman
Kathleen Gawthrop
Kathleen Gawthrop, also known as Kathleen ‘Box’ Palmer, was married to Arnold Palmer until he died in 2016. A beloved man and golfer, he has had a huge influence on the world of athletics. Although worth more than $1.4 billion, for his character Kit remembers her husband, not necessarily his fortune.
Kathleen Gawthrop
Susanna Lemann
The estimated net worth of the Brazilian businessman Jorge Paulo Lemann is US$24.6 billion. His investment group, 3G Finance, has made investments in large-scale firms including Kraft, Heinz, Anheuser Busch, Burger King, and others. He has several business projects and business partners but offers his family time. He and his partner, Susanna Lemann, maintain anonymity in their personal life and spend much of their time between Sao Paulo and St. Louis.
Susanna Lemann
Jan Klatten
Jan Klatten is married to her heiress Susanne Quandt Klatten, who holds percentages of Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Altana, a chemical corporation. She has a net worth of $19.1billion, making her one of the richest women in the country. When she was doing an internship with BMW she and Jan met and he was an engineer there. She fell in love with him very soon and they married in 1990. The two share three kids and spend most of their time in Munich.
Jan Klatten
Patricia Ann Quillin
Reed Hastings, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Netflix, is worth $3.3 billion, which shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise because Netflix is highly profitable. He marries Patricia Ann Quillin, who is loving the success of the business. The pair have two daughters, four rescue dogs, two goats, and many chickens. They volunteer their time and contribute money to numerous philanthropic organizations, and enjoy Netflix and relax, obviously.
Patricia Ann Quillin
Johnelle Hunt
Johnelle Hunt, married to the late Johnnie Bryan (J.B.) Hunt, has a net valuation of $3bn. She helped her husband establish trucking firm J.B. in the 1960s. Hunt Freight, which has been Arkansas based transport and logistics firm. The company has more than 24,000 workers and makes a net revenue of about $686 million. She has two daughters, and is still living in Arkansas.
Johnelle Hunt
Barbara Dalio
Barbara Dalio marries Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund company. He was raised in a middle-class family but now he’s worth more than $18.4 billion. They married in 1976, and have shared four sons together since then. They are committed philanthropists who have used Dalio Philanthropies to devote much of their fortune.
Barbara Dalio
Tamiko Bolton
When she began dating billionaire George Soros, who is 41 years her age, Tamiko Bolton caught the headlines. Many were asking if age was just an amount. The two have been together since 2013, despite their age gap. Thanks to the popularity of Soros as a hedge fund tycoon, they are loving their $8.3 billion fortune.
Tamiko Bolton
Salma Hayek
Many people know that Salma Hayek is an actor, but not many know that she married a billionaire and that for more than 10 years they have been together. Her husband is the Chairman and CEO of Kering, Francois-Henri Pinault, a multinational company that includes Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, and other luxury labels. Though Hayek made more than $115 million in her Hollywood career, it is estimated that Pinault is worth $30.7 billion.
Salma Hayek
Yvette Prieto
On our list, we’ve got the first true celebrity. Michael Jordan, the iconic basketball player, has been married twice and Yvette Prieto, a Cuban-American model, is his new partner. On Christmas in 2011, they tied the knot and lovely couples became parents of beautiful twin daughters. With an overall combined net worth of $1.9 billion, the couple is enjoying a comfortable life.
Yvette Prieto
Lynne McNabb Walton
It pays off to be the son of Sam Walton—literally. The third child of Walmart’s co-founder, Jim Walton, inherited a large fortune. He is married to Lynne McNabb Walton, and together they have four kids. Jim serves on the Strategic Strategy and Finance committee of Walmart and holds a spot on the board of directors as well. His net worth was valued at $51.6 billion as of October 2019 and he was ranked 10th richest American by Forbes.
Lynne McNabb Walton
Ricky Lauren
Since 1964, Ricky Lauren has been married to the fashion designer and entrepreneur Ralph Lauren. When they met and got married, Ralph was a sales assistant for a tie business. He went on to launch his namesake company, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and has a net present valuation of $6.3 billion. Ricky works as a psychotherapist, studies art, and writes while the couple is not spending time together.
Ricky Lauren
Penny Knight
Phil Knight, a businessman, and philanthropist founded the sportswear firm Nike in 1964. He is not the chairman or CEO of the company anymore, but he also loves the wealth he has amassed. He tied the knot in 1968 with his wife, Penny Knight, and they have been together ever since. The couple lives in La Quinta, California, and enjoy the $35.9 billion they raise.
Penny Knight
Rhonda Palmer
Several fast-food enterprises are incredibly successful, and Chick-fil-A is no different. In 1946, the business was founded by S. Truett and Cathy are worth a small fortune today. His sons, Bubba and Dan Cathy became the company’s Executive Vice President and CEO after Cathy passed away in 2014. Dan, the managing director, is married to Rhonda Palmer and has a net worth of $5.7 billion. The couple, with their two sons, Ross and Andrew, live on a farm in Atlanta.
Rhonda Palmer
Kevin Warsh
Thanks to her grandmother, Estee Lauder, Jane Lauder has a net worth of $4.3 billion. In 1996, Jane joined the Estee Lauder organization and now leads the Clinique branch. After they met at Stanford, she and her husband, Kevin Warsh, got married in 2002. Warsh is an ex-U.S. Governor of the Federal Reserve System and previously engaged in a panel providing strategic guidance on economic issues. The pair are based in Manhattan.
Kevin Warsh
Elizabeth Morey Blecharczyk
Married to Nathan Blecharczyk, who co-founded the famous home rental platform Airbnb, Elizabeth Morey Blecharczyk has a net worth of $4.2 billion. The pair now has two kids together. Although she is a neonatologist, he is the Chief Strategy Officer at his agency. Living in San Francisco, California, the young couple are committed to their families and philanthropy.
Elizabeth Morey Blecharczyk
Kelsey Bateman
The well-known social media app Snapchat may have been co-founded by Bobby Murphy, but he keeps his private life super personal. He is worth $3.6 billion at just 31 years of age. He met his wife at Stanford University, Kelsey Bateman, and the pair were very private (we couldn’t find a decent picture of her!). Although her career path has not been disclosed, we can presume that she is successful, particularly after graduating from a prestigious school like Stanford.
Kelsey Bateman
Marilyn Hawrys Simons
Marilyn Hawrys Simons is married, because of Revival Technology, to hedge fund billionaire James Simons, whose net worth is $21.6 billion. At Stony Brook University, Marilyn and her husband met and fell for each other and they have been married since 1977. While they share a big financial fortune, Marilyn is still very modest and she became president of The Simons Foundation in 1994. She is adamant about supporting scientific and math studies and giving philanthropic endeavors plenty of her focus and time.
Marilyn Hawrys Simons