We delve into the lives of the women who stand beside some of the world's most successful individuals. From philanthropists to tech moguls, we'll introduce you to the inspiring and accomplished partners who are making waves in their own right. Let's take a closer look at the wives and girlfriends of the richest billionaires.
Miranda Kerr & Snapchat's Evan Spiegel
She is the founder of Kora Organics skin care and the first Australian model for Victoria's Secret.
The 25-year-old investor, who became one of the world's youngest billionaires at 25, met Kerr at a Louis Vuitton event.
Priscilla Chan & Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg
Priscilla Chan met sophomore Mark Zuckerberg in 2003 while waiting in line for the bathroom at his "going-away" party.
Chan married Zuckerberg in 2012, after graduating from medical school. In 2015, they co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, pledging 99% of their wealth from Facebook shares to build a better future.
Salma Hayek & Gucci's François-Henri Pinault
As a Frida star and film producer, she is extremely wealthy but not compared to her husband.
François-Henri Pinault belongs to the Pinault family, which Forbes estimates has a fortune of $45.5 billion.
Jade Foret & Arnaud Lagardere
Jade was twelve years old when she landed a modeling contract before getting married to Arnaud Lagardere.
He is the CEO of MMB, a multibillion dollar media company. In 2006, he acquired Warner Books, which was once owned by Time Warner Bros.
Penny Knight & Nike's Phil Knight
Phil Knight was teaching Accounting 101 at Portland State University in 1968 before he became a billionaire.
It was there that he met Penelope Parks and invited her to join his imported shoe company, Blue Ribbon Sports. Blue Ribbon Sports was rebranded to Nike three years later, becoming the footwear empire everyone knows today.
Flavia Sampaio & Eike Batista
EBX Group's chairman is Eike Batista. The company is in the mining, oil, and gas industry. He is the richest man in Brazil.
Flavia Sampaio is a lawyer, but she looks like a model. In order to help children, she founded the Institute Consciousness.
Nikita Kahn & Oracle's Larry Ellison
Among the world's richest men, Ellison owns almost all of Hawaiian island Lanai, and sits on Tesla's board.
Over the past decade, this businesswoman and animal rights activist has been dating the Oracle founder.
Guy Laliberte & Claudia Barilla
Laliberte is a professional poker player and an investor by trade.
Guy Laliberte certainly has someone to share his cash with. When you're rich, nobody wants to get old and lonely. His wife, Claudia Barilla, is a knockout.
Nicole Systrom & Instagram's Kevin Systrom
The founder of the clean-energy investment firm Sutro, Nicole Schuetz, married billionaire Kevin Systrom at a jazz-age masquerade in Napa.
Kevin is the founder of Instagram and has a net worth of $2 billion. The pair met at Stanford and got engaged in 2014, the same year Schuetz founded her firm.
Padma Lakshmi & Salman Rushdie
One of the few couples on this list to not make their fortunes in business.
Rather, both are highly regarded authors. She is also an actress, model, and television host, but her writing resume runs deep, with several books published and numerous style articles for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
Lucinda Southworth & Google's Larry Page
When Google co-founder Larry Page wed Lucinda Southworth in 2007, he booked an entire private island.
Southworth, the philanthropist and research scientist holds a PhD in Biomedical Informatics from Stanford and degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Oxford.
Lauren Sanchez & Amazon's Jeff Bezos
His $38 billion divorce from long-term wife Mackenzie Scott made headlines in 2019.
In 2018, Sanchez and the soon-to-retire Amazon CEO, worth over $186 billion, reportedly began dating while separated from their previous spouses.
Kristy Hinze & Jim Clark
If you remember the dot com boom, you may remember Netscape. It was Jim Clark who created Netscape.
Kristy Hinze is a model and actress who has appeared in Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret. Although Jim is 36 years older than Kristy, love knows no bounds.
Katsia Zingarevich & Anton Zingarevich
Prior to meeting her husband Anton in 2010, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel.
She was married to Anton Zingarevich, who owned the Reading Football Club whose net worth was close to $5 billion. Despite being married to a billionaire, she still works for Ford Models in New York and Paris.
Grimes & Tesla's Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Canadian musician Claire Boucher met on Twitter, bonding over a joke involving an AI-powered dystopia and French 18th-century art.
The couple has a habit of unfollowing and refollowing each other on social media, but in 2020 they welcomed a baby boy named X - A-12.
Eloise Broady & John Paul Dejoria
Eloise Broady Dejoria and John Paul Dejoria were married in 1993. John is probably best known for his hair care company, Paul Mitchell.
Eloise is known primarily for her work in philanthropy, modeling, and business. They both signed the Giving Pledge in 2011, promising to give away half of their fortunes.
Alexandra Lenas & Sean Parker
The name Sean Parker has been synonymous with the tech industry since he co-founded Napster in 1999.
Amidst the trees in Big Sur, California, he married his wife Alexandra Lenas in 2013. They live a luxurious lifestyle with their two children in their $55 million mansion they bought from Ellen DeGeneres.
Sharon Fonseca & Gianluca Vacchi
This Italian DJ, entrepreneur, and social media star is probably unknown to most Americans.
Sharon Fonseca, his wife, is accomplished enough in her own right as a fashion designer, model, and actress. She is frequently featured in Gianluca's social media posts right alongside him, equally as entertaining.
Kirsty Roper & Ernesto Bertarelli
Ernesto and his sister Donna inherited the Serono company from their father in 1998. Serono became famous after finding a hormone to treat infertility.
In 1997, he met his wife Kirsty Roper. In 1988, Roper was crowned Miss UK and is also a songwriter. Roper and Bertarelli, who married in 1997, have three children.
Petra Ecclestone & James Stunt
In addition to being an art dealer, Stunt is reputed to be a party planner who throws extremely lavish events.
His now ex-wife Petra Stunt is perhaps better known as the daughter of Bernie Ecclestone, a British billionaire who led Formula One.
Nicole Shanahan & Google's Sergey Brin
Despite her prominence in the legal world, this attorney and entrepreneur seems to value her privacy.
After secretly marrying Google cofounder Sergey Brin in 2018, she did not announce the news until the following year.
Devon Aoki & James Bailey
Remember the cute Japanese model in 2 Fast 2 Furious? Her name is Devon Aoki.
The hedge fund billionaire James Bailey works as a business analyst for TA Associates.
Susan Dell & Michael Dell
Michael Dell met the Dells on a blind date in 1988 before he became famous.
The couple married in 1989 after he took his company, Dell Computer Corporation, public.
Oleksandra Nikolayenko & Phil Ruffin
Investing in casinos and horse racing have made Phil Ruffin a billionaire businessman.
Ruffin hit the jackpot when he found his second wife Oleksandra Nikolayenko. In Ukraine, she won numerous pageant awards and set a record for the most wins.
Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner
Like her father, Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner is a billionaire real estate investor, the publisher of the New York Observer.
They have both been involved in various aspects of the Trump administration, with Ivanka serving as an advisor to her father, and Kushner holding the position of Senior Advisor to the President.
Jennifer Gilbert & Quicken Loans’ Dan Gilbert
Jennifer first met the billionaire co-founder of Quicken Loans when she designed his office.
Since 2010, she has founded two interior design and home furnishings businesses, Doodle Home and Amber Engine.
Elissa Patel Waverly & Airbnb’s Brian Chesky
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Indian-American artist Elissa Patel Waverly met on Tinder in 2013 and have been going steady ever since.
Over the years, she has moved away from marketing to focus on her career as an artist. With East Darjeeling, she employs local talent and donates to underprivileged communities all over the world.
Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg
Former actress Kate Capshaw has appeared in a number of films, including Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, Scarface, and Dreamscape.
It's no surprise that she married director Steven Spielberg. They met on the set of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and got married in 1991.
Dasha Zhukova & Roman Abramovich
The oil and gas business has made Roman Abramovich a billionaire.
For six years, Roman Abramovich kept his marriage to Dasha Zhukova a secret. In 2017, Dasha and Roman divorced.
Fabiana Flossi & Bernie Eccelstone
It was at the World Motor Sport Council that Fabiana Flossi first met Bernie Eccelstone, former Formula One boss.
Despite their 46-year age gap, the couple married in 2012. Flossi was a vice president for marketing for the Brazilian Grand Prix when the two met.
Kate Greer & Jack Dorsey
In 2008, Jack Dorsey cofounded Twitter, a social media platform that is widely used today rebranded as 'X'
Among the billionaire's lovers was a woman named Kate Greer. Designer Kate Greer dated Dorsey for four years before they broke up.
Julie Chen & Leslie Moonves
From 2003 to 2018, Leslie Moonves served as CBS's CEO. His wife Julie Chen, who was a long-time news anchor at the company, is now a producer and talk show host.
According to reports, she makes millions every season for the show. It is estimated that Moonves has a net worth of around $700 million.
Corinna Betsch & Michael Schuumacher
Michael Schumacher earned $800 million before retiring as a race car driver.
As one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, he won seven World Championships. He survived a near-death skiing accident in December 2013. He is supported in his recovery by his wife, Corinna, and two children.
Pam Omidyar & eBay’s Pierre Omidyar
Prior to creating eBay, Pierre Omidyar and Pam were college sweethearts.
She and her husband immediately decided to donate most of their wealth to charity after her husband's company went public in 1998. Currently, Pierre has a net worth of $25 billion.
Kathy Freston & Tom Freston
MTV, better known as Music Television, was one of the cable channels Tom helped create.
With $300 million to his name, Tom Freston was married to Kathy Freston, who was a former model and self-help author. In 2012, the two split up, but they maintain a great friendship.
Andrea Hissom & Steve Wynn
Steve and now ex-wife Elaine built an empire together in Las Vegas casinos.
Steve Wynn, who has a net worth of $2.4 billion, married socialite Andrea Hissom in 2011 in a huge, lavish wedding.
Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto
There are many claims to fame for Michael Jordan. Aside from being one of the best NBA players in history, he also owns one of the most popular shoe brands.
Jordan and Yvette Prieto met at a club in 2007 and were married in Palm Beach, Florida in April 2013. Besides Jordan's three other children, they have twin daughters together.
Ricky Lauren & Ralph Lauren
A fashion designer and author, Ricky Lauren married fashion designer Ralph Lauren over half a century ago.
According to Port magazine, Ricky was working as a receptionist at a doctor's office when Ralph came in for an appointment in 1946, the same year he proposed.
Wendi Deng & Rupert Murdoch
The media mogul Rupert Murdoch married Wendi Deng Murdoch in 1999 and the couple dated for 14 years before breaking up.
According to reports, Rupert told friends she was a spy. It was suspected that Wendi was working for the Chinese government by U.S. intelligence services.
Brit Morin & Dave Morin
Dave Morin received a small fortune from Facebook in the early 2000s, which he used to start his next venture, social network Path.
In 2011, he married Brit, who worked at Google. She launched Brit + Co, an online DIY media and e-commerce company.
Cari Tuna & Dustin Moskovitz
Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz met his wife Cari Tuna on a blind date in 2009, when she was a Wall Street Journal reporter.
They decided to tie the knot in 2013. Tuna quit her job to dedicate more time to the charity work they do together. Moskovitz is estimated to be worth $13 billion today.
Tamiko Bolton & George Soros
George Soros, a billionaire businessman and philanthropist, married Tamiko Bolton in 2013.
Despite being over 40 years apart in age, the two met in 2008 and seemed to get along well. She keeps a low profile and her father was a Navy commander.
Queen Noor & The Late King Hussein
Jordan's late King Hussein married Queen Noor in 1978 after losing his first wife.
Originally named Lisa Najeeb Halaby, Noor was born into an Arab American family. Her father was secretary of defense during Truman's administration.
Suzanne Ircha & Woody Johnson
Ircha is an actress best known for her appearance in Star Trek.
Her most notable accomplishment was marrying Woody Johnson, who was a member of the Johnson & Johnson family and a former ambassador to the UK.
Aleksandra & Andrey Melnichenko
The Russian industrialist Andrey Melnichenko was born in Belarus.
Besides being a model, Aleksandra Melnichenko is a pop singer in Russia. Modeling and singing have been a part of her life since she was 15 years old.
Diana Taylor & Michael Bloomberg
Former New York superintendent of banks and unofficial "First Lady of New York City" Helena Bloomberg has been with Mike Bloomberg since 2000.
They first met at a business luncheon where Bloomberg spoke and later dined at the same restaurant. He looked at me and asked, "Would you like a drink after this?"
Sindika Dokolo & Isabel dos Santos
With a net worth of $3 billion US dollars, Isabel is the second richest African woman.
They began a trucking business in the early 2000s, opened a club on Luanda Island called Miami Beach Club, and invested in high-net-worth companies in Portugal.
Maya Hariri & Fahd
With a net worth of $1.22 billion, Fahd Hariri is Lebanon's sixth richest man. He is the son of Rafik Hariri, the assassinated Lebanese prime minister.
One of the world's youngest billionaire couples, he and his wife Maya, are spotted together at Fashion Week events in Paris.
Rebecca Paltrow & Adam Neumann
In 2010, billionaire Adam Neumann founded WeWork. As a subleasing company, it offers affordable workspace for startups and other young companies.
Before Neumann had become famous, Adam and his wife Rebekah say they fell in love at first sight. The company's mission statement was based on her mantras.
Tom & Holly Gores
Located in Beverly Hills, Tom Gores' company Platinum Equity earned him $4.1 billion.
He met Holly before he became famous. With three children, the two are happily married and do philanthropic work together.
Janet Jackson & Wissam Al Mana
In case you didn't know by now, Janet Jackson is married to a handsome billionaire businessman named Wissam Al Mana.
His company, National Car Rental, operates Nissan, Infiniti, and other brands in Qatar.
Wendy Schmidt & Google's Eric Schmidt
Since 1980, this interior designer turned investor and philanthropist has been married to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
In 2020, Eric retired from his role as technical advisor at Alphabet. It is estimated that he is worth $18.5 billion.
Jay-Z & Beyoncé
2017 marked the billionaire status of the king of rap.
He has also won the battle for being married to hip-hop's most beautiful woman. Queen Bey reigns supreme.
Joan Templeman & Virgin's Richard Branson
"Lady Branson," longtime wife of billionaire British tycoon Sir Richard Branson.
Page Six reports that Virgin Group founder Richard Branson wooed Templeman with a romantic flight over Necker Island.
Hélène Mercier & LVMH’s Bernard Arnault
At a dinner party in 1989, international concert pianist Hélène Mercier met the French fashion tycoon.
In May 2021, Arnault briefly surpassed Jeff Bezos as world's richest man. He is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, an empire that includes Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs.
Nita Ambani & Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani
A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Nita Dalal married into the wealthiest family in India in 1985.
Mukesh's net worth is $85.1 billion. The conglomerate he inherited is involved in natural resources, retail, and telecommunications.
Connie Ballmer & Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer and Connie Ballmer were married in 1990 and have three sons together.
Connie Ballmer founded Ballmer Group, which promotes economic mobility for impoverished American families, and she founded Blue Meridian Partners as a general partner and investor.
Lady Deirdre Dyson & Sir James Dyson
James Dyson and Deirdre Hindmarsh met at the Byam Shaw School of Art in 1966 and were married two years later.
As James struggled with his inventions, Deirdre taught art to support their family. Over the past two decades, she has developed a reputation as a fine artist and fabric expert.
Melinda Gates & Bill Gates
Formerly the world's wealthiest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates are now separated.
They met in 1987 and were married seven years later. Bill founded Microsoft, but Melinda had a background in computer science as well.
Lauren Powell & Steve Jobs
Even though he passed away in 2011, the legacy of Steve Jobs is still felt today, and you would be hard pressed not to know about him.
His widow, Lauren Powell Jobs, inherited quite a fortune from him. They met during a lecture Steve gave at Stanford in 1989, and they were married two years later.
Mike & Annie Cannon-Brookes
Mike and his college buddy co-founded business software company Atlassian in December 2015 and took it public.
Aside from Mike's fortune and business, Annie has her own fashion business. Their mansion in Sydney costs $12 million.
Melani-Lowman & Rob Walton
The Walmart chairman and heir, Rob Walton, married Melanie in 2005.
Melanie was once a basketball coach and athletic trainer. She currently serves on the boards of Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation and Arizona Science Center.
Stephen & Ayesha Curry
NBA analysts never predicted Davidson's sharp shooting Stephen Curry to become one of basketball's greatest players ever.
They met as teenagers. Ayesha had stereotyped him as just another arrogant athlete, but after they hung out for the first time, that all changed.
Warren Buffett & Astrid Menks
The world's most famous investor is Warren Buffett. It's estimated his fortune exceeds 70 billion.
He met Astrid while she worked as a waitress in the 1970s. Their age difference is 16 years, proving that love conquers all.
Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian
Reddit was founded by Alexis Ohanian, a co-founder of one of the most popular American websites.
Serena Williams is one of the world's most dominant athletes. It is impossible to compare her with any other female tennis player. Combined, these two have a huge net worth, but Williams holds the majority of it.
Allison Williams & Ricky Van Veen
Allison Williams played Marnie Michaels in HBO's hit show Girls. She is the daughter of NBC News chief anchor Brian Douglas Williams.
Allison is married to Ricky Van Veen, one of the co-founders of College Humour. Ricky is also the CEO of Notional, the company that owns the television rights to the Food Network's show Chopped, and a principal owner of Connected Ventures, the company that developed Vimeo.
David & Julia Koch
Koch heads a corporation with expertise in trade, investment, oil processing, chemical production, artificial fibers, and plastics with over 40 billion in the bank.
The couple married over 20 years ago, and they have three children. She spends most of her time with her family and the Koch's charitable fund.
Elaine Andriejanssen & Eduardo Saverin
Elaine Andriejanssen is married to Eduardo Saverin, a former Facebook employee. In 2015, he owned 53 million Facebook shares, which is 0.4% of outstanding shares.
Originally from Indonesia, Elaine Andriejanssen worked for Franklin Templeton Investments as a Quantitative Research Analyst.
LeBron & Savannah James
LeBron James has been the face of the NBA since he entered in 2007.
James is officially a billionaire thanks to his Nike deal. Since high school, Savannah and he have been married and have three children.
Amancio Ortega & Flora Pérez Marcote
They married in 2001 after Flora worked for Amancio for a long time as his secretary.
It was estimated that Inditex's billionaire owner, who owns Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Bershka, Oysho, Uterque, and Lefties, had a fortune of over $70 billion.
Stefan & Carolyn Persson
Stefan Persson, chairman of H&M's board of directors, has amassed a fortune of almost $20 billion.
Carolyn, his wife, is not your typical high society figure. The couple has three children, and they live an ordinary life without excesses.