American country singer Marie Osmond’s statement has reignited the debate surrounding Nepo babies. According to Osmond, her $20 million (about R$100 million) fortune will not be left to her children as she wants them to pursue their own passions and succeed on their own without inheritance.
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Heritage? Don’t count on it
Nepo babies are the people who use their parents’ wealth and popularity to build their own careers. The singer isn’t the only one who won’t be leaving an inheritance to her children, as other big names have also revealed they won’t be leaving one patrimony conquered for the offspring.
Of course, some parents, even if they didn’t leave the inheritance, couldn’t prevent their children from starting careers because of their success, which was almost inevitable. Check out some of the celebrities who have already made this statement and find out how their children are dealing with this very important decision.
Gordon Ramsay
Despite being one of the most famous chefs in the world, Gordon Ramsay has already made it clear to his five children that his fortune of £63 million (approx. R$397 million) will not remain with them.
And Ramsay’s determination doesn’t stop there.
Children are seldom happy wealth by his father, who only eats at his Michelinstarred restaurants in certain situations. In addition, they do not travel first class with their parents during the holidays.
“They haven’t worked nearly enough to pay for it,” the chef said in a 2017 interview with The Telegraph. As a result, young people began to go their own way in search of happiness.
Megan, the 24yearold eldest daughter, studied psychology, while the eldest son, 23yearold Jack, became a Marine with the Royal Marines. 21yearold Matilda became a television personality along with her father. She already has her own cooking show on the BBC Children’s Channel and has appeared on MasterChef Junior.
Daniel Craig
Another celebrity who gave the talk when he announced he would leave no inheritance to his children was Daniel Craig. The now James Bond said he found the idea of inheritance somewhat despicable and that his two children would not be entitled to his US$125 million (about R$636 million) fortune.
The actor assured that he intends to get rid of or donate everything before he dies. And even without the right to riches, the Hollywood star’s eldest daughter, Ella Craig, has already made a name for herself in the industry and may not need the money.
Ella is 31 years old and is represented by Ford Models, one of the largest modeling agencies in the world. The woman graced the cover of French magazine L’Officiel earlier this year. In addition, she also tried her hand at acting and even acted in a few plays with the theater company Shakespeare & Company and acted in a few films as well.
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The British singersongwriter says his children will get next to nothing when he dies. Sting is one of the most successful musicians in the world. His net worth is estimated at around US$400 million, around R$2 billion. In an interview with the British newspaper Chron, they spend much of the money they receive.
“There’s no way I want to leave them an encumbering trust fund. You have to work,” he said.
As with Ella Craig, the fact of not being heritage Nor was it an obstacle for Sting’s children to build notable careers in the entertainment world.
Their daughter Mickey Summer is an actress and even starred in the film Frances Ha (2012).
Two of his six children, Eliot and Joe, are musicians like their father. With that, Sting took Joe to inaugurate his latest world tour in 2022: My Songs.