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Children of 9 Celebrities Who Will Not Get Their Parents' Inheritances – 30 Pics

Milla Sigaba
Sep 05, 2025
07:55 A.M.

These celebrity kids may have been born into fame and fortune, but they won't see a dime. Their star parents have no plans to leave behind their fortunes, and their reasons are brutally honest.

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They've ruled the charts, the screens, and the red carpet, but when it comes to inheritance, these A-listers are drawing a hard line. From multi-millionaires to entertainment empires, their fortunes are vast — but none of it is guaranteed to their children.

Gordon Ramsay ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 5, 2025, in Northampton, England. | Source: Getty Images

Gordon Ramsay ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 5, 2025, in Northampton, England. | Source: Getty Images

Instead, these famous faces are breaking with Hollywood tradition, insisting their kids must work for what they want — just like they did.

Marie Osmond performing in Kitchener, Ontario, on December 1, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

Marie Osmond performing in Kitchener, Ontario, on December 1, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

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Simon Cowell

He's the razor-tongued mastermind behind "The X Factor," but when it comes to family, Simon is just as direct. The father of one — Eric, his son with fiancée Lauren Silverman — has zero plans to pass on his multi-million dollar fortune.

Simon and Eric Cowell with Lauren Silverman at the "America's Got Talent" season 19 quarterfinals on September 3, 2024, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images

Simon and Eric Cowell with Lauren Silverman at the "America's Got Talent" season 19 quarterfinals on September 3, 2024, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images

"I'm going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably — kids and dogs," Simon explained. "I don't believe in passing on from one generation to another."

Eric Cowell at the "Moana 2" premiere on November 24, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Eric Cowell at the "Moana 2" premiere on November 24, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

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Sting

With six children — Joe, Mickey, Jake, Eliot, Giacomo, and Fuschia — you'd think there'd be plenty to go around from Sting's multi-million dollar empire. But the legendary Police frontman has other ideas.

Sting with his son, Joe Sumner, at Apollo in the Hamptons at The Creeks on August 16, 2014, in East Hampton, New York. | Source: Getty Images

Sting with his son, Joe Sumner, at Apollo in the Hamptons at The Creeks on August 16, 2014, in East Hampton, New York. | Source: Getty Images

"I told them there won't be much money left because we are spending it! We have a lot of commitments. What comes in, we spend, and there isn't much left," Sting shared.

Sting and Fuschia Sumner during the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Sting and Fuschia Sumner during the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

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He wants his kids to forge their own future — without golden parachutes. "I certainly don't want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks," he added.

Mickey Sumner and Sting at the premiere of "Dune: Part 2" on February 25, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Mickey Sumner and Sting at the premiere of "Dune: Part 2" on February 25, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

And they've risen to the challenge. "They have to work. All my kids know that and they rarely ask me for anything, which I really respect and appreciate," the rock star revealed.

Ruthie Cooper, Jake Sumner, Trudie Styler, and Sting at the Nike Stadium NYC opening event on May 14, 2010, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Ruthie Cooper, Jake Sumner, Trudie Styler, and Sting at the Nike Stadium NYC opening event on May 14, 2010, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

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Sting, Eliot Sumner, and Trudie Styler at a fundraising event in London, England, in March 1999. | Source: Getty Images

Sting, Eliot Sumner, and Trudie Styler at a fundraising event in London, England, in March 1999. | Source: Getty Images

Sting and Giacomo Sumner during the 63rd International Venice Film Festival "Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" lunch in Italy, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Sting and Giacomo Sumner during the 63rd International Venice Film Festival "Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" lunch in Italy, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Anderson Cooper

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper may come from the glamorous Vanderbilt bloodline, but he's not continuing the legacy of wealth. With his sons Wyatt and Sebastian, Anderson is focused on values over valuables.

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Anderson Cooper's sons from a post dated December 27, 2022. | Source: Instagram/andersoncooper

Anderson Cooper's sons from a post dated December 27, 2022. | Source: Instagram/andersoncooper

"It's something I have thought about, and I don't know that I have the answers to it yet," he admitted when asked what he hopes to teach them about money. He also shared about his own tough lesson:

"My dad made clear to me there wasn't a Vanderbilt fortune waiting for me. In retrospect, I'm really glad he did that [...] it just made it clear that whatever my mom's past was, it had nothing to do with me from a financial standpoint."

Anderson Cooper's son, Wyatt Morgan Maisani-Cooper, from a post dated April 27, 2023. | Source: Instagram/andersoncooper

Anderson Cooper's son, Wyatt Morgan Maisani-Cooper, from a post dated April 27, 2023. | Source: Instagram/andersoncooper

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His focus? Building character. "I want my kids to figure out what drives them, and I want to help them figure that out," he continued.

Elton John

With two sons — Zachary and Elijah — and a legendary career, Elton could easily set them up for life. But he won't. "Of course I want to leave my boys in a very sound financial state," the musical icon explained.

David Furnish with his sons, Elijah and Zachary Furnish-John, as well as Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd at the 30th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

David Furnish with his sons, Elijah and Zachary Furnish-John, as well as Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd at the 30th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

"But it's terrible to give kids a silver spoon. It ruins their life," he added. Instead, he and husband, David Furnish, are committed to raising grounded kids, even in the limelight.

"Listen, the boys live the most incredible lives; they're not normal kids, and I'm not pretending they are. But you have to have some semblance of normality, some respect for money, some respect for work," Elton continued.

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Zachary and Elijah Furnish-John onstage during Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 2, 2025, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Zachary and Elijah Furnish-John onstage during Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 2, 2025, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Gordon Ramsay

He's fiery in the kitchen and just as firm at home. Gordon, father of six — Megan, daughter, Holly and son Jack, his other daughter Matilda, second-to-last son Oscar, and the youngest, Jesse — won't be handing over his culinary empire.

Gordon Ramsay and his daughter, Megan Ramsay, seen at Los Angeles International Airport on June 28, 2017, in California. | Source: Getty Images

Gordon Ramsay and his daughter, Megan Ramsay, seen at Los Angeles International Airport on June 28, 2017, in California. | Source: Getty Images

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"It's definitely not going to them, and that's not in a mean way. It's to not spoil them," Gordon explained. That's right — no free rides in the Ramsay household.

Holly Ramsay from a post dated June 16, 2025. | Source: Instagram/hollyramsayy

Holly Ramsay from a post dated June 16, 2025. | Source: Instagram/hollyramsayy

However, there's only one small allowance in his and his wife's plan. "The only thing I've agreed with Tana is they get a 25 percent deposit on a flat, but not the whole flat," the celebrity shared.

Jack Scott Ramsay and Brooklyn Beckham seen in London, England, on September 2, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Jack Scott Ramsay and Brooklyn Beckham seen in London, England, on September 2, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

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Matilda Ramsay from a post dated July 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/tillyramsay

Matilda Ramsay from a post dated July 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/tillyramsay

Oscar Ramsay from a post dated July 16, 2023. | Source: Instagram/oscarjramsay

Oscar Ramsay from a post dated July 16, 2023. | Source: Instagram/oscarjramsay

Jesse Ramsay from a post dated February 15, 2025. | Source: Instagram/tanaramsay

Jesse Ramsay from a post dated February 15, 2025. | Source: Instagram/tanaramsay

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Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis

They may be Hollywood's sweetheart couple, but Ashton and Mila are all about tough love when it comes to finances. "I'm going to take them camping a lot just because I want them to be really resourceful," Ashton admitted.

No trust funds, no handouts — just skills and survival. "I'm not setting up a trust for them. We'll end up giving our money away to charity and to various things," he added.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher with their children, Wyatt and Dimitri, during the WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks on May 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena California. | Source: Getty Images

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher with their children, Wyatt and Dimitri, during the WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks on May 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena California. | Source: Getty Images

"If my kids want to start a business, and they have a good business plan, I'll invest in it. But they're not getting a trust," the actor continued. The couple's children, Wyatt and Dimitri, are growing up knowing they'll have to earn it.

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Marie Osmond

With eight children Stephen, Jessica, Rachael, Brandon, Brianna, Matthew, Abigail, and Michael, who sadly passed away — and a career that spans decades, singer and actress Marie Osmond is crystal clear about her choice.

Stephen Craig Jr. performing at Marie Osmond's Magic of Christmas show on December 1, 2007, Atlantic City, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images

Stephen Craig Jr. performing at Marie Osmond's Magic of Christmas show on December 1, 2007, Atlantic City, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images

"Congratulations, kids," she joked on "The View," "My husband and I decided that you do a great disservice to your children to just hand them a fortune because you take away the one most important gift you can give your children, and that's the ability to work."

Marie Osmond with her daughter, Jessica, and her partner from a post dated June 7, 2019. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Marie Osmond with her daughter, Jessica, and her partner from a post dated June 7, 2019. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

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"You see it a lot in rich families where the kids don't know what to do so they get in trouble, so I just let them be proud of what they make," the singer continued. As for her wealth? It's going elsewhere. "I'm going to give mine to my charity," Marie stated.

Rachael Blosil at the gala premiere of "Criss Angel Believe" by Cirque du Soleil on October 31, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

Rachael Blosil at the gala premiere of "Criss Angel Believe" by Cirque du Soleil on October 31, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

Michael Blosil with Marie, Donny, and Brandon Osmond at the 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 13, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Michael Blosil with Marie, Donny, and Brandon Osmond at the 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 13, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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Brandon Warren Blosil from a post dated November 24, 2020. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Brandon Warren Blosil from a post dated November 24, 2020. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Marie Osmond with her daughter, Brianna Patricia Blosil, from a post dated November 19, 2023. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Marie Osmond with her daughter, Brianna Patricia Blosil, from a post dated November 19, 2023. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Matthew Richard Blosil from a post dated January 5, 2020. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Matthew Richard Blosil from a post dated January 5, 2020. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

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Marie Osmond with her daughter, Abigail Michelle Blosil, from a post dated September 5, 2023. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Marie Osmond with her daughter, Abigail Michelle Blosil, from a post dated September 5, 2023. | Source: Instagram/marieosmond

Jeff Goldblum

Quirky, brilliant, and utterly original — Jeff Goldblum is no different as a dad. His sons, Charlie and River, won't be riding on "Jurassic Park" coattails. For Jeff, it's about self-discovery over safety nets. He shared:

"I don't want to scare them. They should figure out. I mean, I love the creative life. It saved my life. But also this idea that hey, you know, you got to row your own boat."

Jeff Goldblum with his family, including his sons, Charlie and River, from a post dated December 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/jeffgoldblum

Jeff Goldblum with his family, including his sons, Charlie and River, from a post dated December 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/jeffgoldblum

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Guy Fieri

The Mayor of Flavortown isn't sugarcoating anything for his kids. Guy has two sons, Hunter and Ryder, and helped raise his nephew Jules. And his message? "I'm going to die broke," he told his sons.

Hunter and Guy Fieri at Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025, in Louisville. | Getty Images

Hunter and Guy Fieri at Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025, in Louisville. | Getty Images

It's the same mindset his own dad taught him. "I've told them the same thing my dad told me. My dad says, 'When I die, you can expect that I'm going to die broke, and you're going to be paying for the funeral,'" Guy recalled.

But not everyone's thrilled. His youngest son, Ryder, feeling the heat, responded, "Dad, this is so unfair. I haven't even gone to college yet, and you're already pushing that I've got to get an MBA? Can I just get through college?"

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Guy and Ryder Fieri at the 73rd NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Source: Getty Images

Guy and Ryder Fieri at the 73rd NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Source: Getty Images

Whether it's to build character, avoid entitlement, or spend it while they can, each of these celebrities is choosing values over vaults. For their children, the future won't be inherited, but it'll be earned.

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