We all love a good down home story of people chasing their dreams, but there is nothing like a pair of siblings that make their dreams come true. And Hollywood has a huge soft spot for celebs and their siblings – I’ll call it The Sibling Effect. And the list for celebrity siblings seems endless: from Tia and Tamera to Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen to The Jacksons. So, if you have a super talented sibling, people will take the chance and believe that you are just as talented. The odds are definitely in your favor.
Here are 15 Richest Celebrity Siblings!
Oliver and Kate Hudson are the children of the Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn. So, naturally they followed in their mothers’ footsteps and made names for themselves. Kate showed up on a couple episodes of the hit tv show Party of Five, Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Nine. Even though he started off in movies, Oliver quickly made the transition to tv including hit shows like Dawson’s Creek, Rules of Engagement, and currently on Nashville.
Net worth: $50 million
Beyonce and Solange Knowles
The Destiny’s Child star, Beyonce and her younger sister Solange have become quite the sibling power couple. Last year at Coachella during Solange’s performance of Losing You, Beyonce surprised the crowd when she jumped up on the stage, performing with her sister. But, the biggest news came when Solange and long time boyfriend Alan Fergueson, married in New Orleans, Louisiana and posed in a photo that went viral instantly.
Net worth: $455 million
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
We will always remember Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as the Olsen twins and Michelle from the ‘90s hit show Full House. The young business ladies went on to star in their own tv and film projects, and eventually start their own company Dualstar. They have a fashion line in Wal-Mart and in J.C. Penney that brings in over $1 billion in merchandise a year.
Net Worth: $300 Million
Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears
Britney Spears launched into the world of pop music, with her hit song Baby One More Time in 1999. Her younger sister Jamie Lynn earned her own hit tv show, Zoey 101, that came on Nickelodeon in 2005. Britney has been in Las Vegas at The AXIS and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino performing her own show, Britney: Piece Of Me. Jamie Lynn has been working on her country music career.
Net worth: $225 million
Mark and Donnie Wahlberg
The Wahlberg brothers, Mark and Donnie have been around since the ‘90s since Marky Mark was with his Funky Bunch and Donnie was just a New Kid on the Block. Lately, Donnie has been acting on the hit show “Blue Bloods” and on his reality show with wife Jenny McCarthy, “Donnie Loves Jenny”. While brother, Mark has been acting and producing films including the very anticipated Entourage movie.
Net worth: $220 million
The Wayans (Keenen Ivory, Damon Sr, Marlon, Shawn)
When you hear the name Wayans, it almost instantly snaps you back to their hit shows In Living Color and The Wayans Bros. And then you would remember these are just a few of a big family of ten kids. They have produced on many projects including White Chicks, Scary Movie 1 and 2, Haunted House 1 and 2, and Dance Flick.
Net worth: $170 million
Venus and Serena Williams
By far two of the most successful women in all of athletics, Venus and Serena Williams have been conquering the world of tennis since they were teenagers. The sisters are also part owners in the Miami Dolphins football organization. Venus launched her own clothing line that she also wears when she competes. While, Serena has been featured on a number of tv shows including ER, Punk’d, Drop Dead Diva, and recently on The Legend of Korra.
Net worth: $165 million
Ashlee and Jessica Simpson
The world really got to meet Ashlee and Jessica Simpson on the MTV reality show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica”. At the time, Jessica had already reached stardom, while Ashlee was in the process of discovering her singing ability. Now, Jessica is building her billion dollar clothing company. But, both of the girls are building their families as Jessica recently welcomed her second child and Ashlee and husband Evan Ross are expecting a girl later this year.
Net worth: $160 million
Paris and Nicky Hilton
As the great granddaughters of Conrad Hilton, Paris and Nicky Hilton have been tearing up the socialite scene since the early 2000s. Even though she’s known for her infamous sex tape and reality show career, Paris is also a businesswoman along with Nicky. Both Hilton’s have their own business ventures, Paris with her fashion line that’s worth a billion dollars and Nicky with her new collection with eLuxe.
Net worth: $120 million
Charlie and Eddie Murphy
The brothers, Eddie and Charlie Murphy have been around the entertainment industry for over 30 years. They both got their start on Saturday Night Live in the early ‘80s. Charlie has been in a number of movies and tv shows including The Players Club, Norbit, Chappelle’s Show, and recently in Black Jesus on Adult Swim. Eddie has been in many award-winning movies including Shrek, Dreamgirls, Beverly Hills Cop II and The Nutty Professor.
Net worth: $97 million
Kim, Kourtney, Khloe Kardashian
Since the Kardashian family came on the scene after Kim’s infamous sex tape, the world has been absolutely obsessed with this family. They have starred in the many of their own shows on E! With shows including Season 10 of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Kourtney and the newest show Khloe Take The Hamptons.
Net worth: $85 million
Ben and Casey Affleck
Ben Affleck has been staring in movies since 1992. But, made his grand entrance with Good Will Hunting in 1997, which he co-wrote and co-starred in with best friend Matt Damon. His younger brother Casey Affleck also had a role in the Academy Award winning movie. Casey also had roles in the Ocean’s Trilogy, Tower Heist, ParaNorman, and Interstellar. Ben continues to act, produce, write and direct including his upcoming movie Live by Night.
Net worth: $80 million
Luke and Owen Wilson
Funny brothers, Luke and Owen Wilson have been a part of almost three decades worth of funny movies. Owen can be seen in Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Starsky & Hutch, and recently The Grand Budapest Hotel. Luke can be seen in Scream 2, Legally Blonde, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, and Jackass Number Two. The brothers will have a busy 2015, with shooting movies and movies being released at the same time.
Net worth: $70 million
Brandy and Ray J Norwood
The Grammy Award winning singer, Brandy Norwood has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. Younger brother Ray J, has had some success in his acting and music careers, especially with reality tv career. She has had roles on the hit tv show including Moesha, Drop Dead Diva, and The Game. Her much awaited seventh studio album will be released later this year.
Net Worth: $66 million
David and Patricia Arquette
David and Patricia Arquette are just two of the famous Arquette acting family. If you loved ‘90s tv and movies, you would remember him from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Airheads, Never Been Kissed, and Friends. Patricia has made her name in a number of movies and tv shows since the late ‘80s including Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Stigmata, Holes, Medium, and most recently Boyhood, in which she won an Academy Award for her performance.
Net worth: $42 million