The Cuban Family – $3.9B
Mark Cuban might have started off as salt of the earth, but today the media tycoon has more than most, such as an NBA basketball team and movie production houses. Primarily pioneering in software and systems catapulted Cuban to his fortunes, quickly electing to seize his potentials and move to Hollywood, establishing the movie box office business 2929 Entertainment. Some of its initial works include George Clooney’s movie Good Night and Good Luck – which rose to independent accomplishment through its six Academy Award nominations. Further film productions, documentaries, as well as buying a majority stake within the basketball team, the Dallas Mavericks escalated Cuban’s net worth to new heights.
The Jackson Family – $2B (Estimated)
While the King of Pop has left the living for quite some time now, Michael Jackson’s relatives continue to exponentially profit form his successes on a daily basis. As tragic as his death was, Michael Jackson’s passing prompted countless adoring fans worldwide to purchase his music on a new level. Currently, every one from his direct descendants to his extended relatives continue to rake in millions of dollars from the Jackson portfolio. Although the King of Pop’s reputation may have been sullied by various sordid affairs, these public storms have barely affected his direct and attached profitability, even beyond the grave.