#19: Aaron Spelling

Known as: Television producer

Net Worth: $600 million

Children: 2

Aaron Spelling was the Midas of television, crafting iconic shows like Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Melrose Place, and Beverly Hills 90210 that enthralled audiences for decades. His towering success allowed him to erect one of Beverly Hills’ most opulent mansions and shower his children, Tori and Randy, with opulent gifts and extravagant getaways.

However, in his later years, Spelling’s perspective on his children’s financial readiness shifted. Concerned about their extravagant spending habits, he opted to take a different approach in his will. Reports suggest that daughter Tori was bequeathed a fraction of his vast $600 million fortune, receiving less than $1 million, as Spelling aimed to impart a lesson in fiscal responsibility rather than simply bequeathing vast wealth.