Gwyneth Paltrow | AGE 48 | $150 million

Even though Gwyneth Paltrow grew up in a family of entertainers, she takes the most credit for her own success. She is also a self-made entrepreneur with a net worth of $150 million aside from following her parents’ footsteps in the limelight. Her business empire, Goop, is considered her real legacy.It was only natural that Paltrow went down the path of Hollywood like her parents.

Her first acting work was in the 1989 TV movie High, which her dad directed. She also acted on stage in Massachusetts while growing up, where her mom also performed. By the 1990s, the female star garnered a loyal following and multiple awards, thanks to her blockbuster films. Her role in the 1998 flick Shakespeare in Love was considered her breakout performance. Today, Paltrow is widely known for her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man.