Plenty of your favorite celebrities have a rags to riches story, but do you know about the ones that have gone from rich to richer? Sure, you've heard the stories about stars like Emma Roberts — whose aunt is Julia Roberts — and the infamous Barrymore family, but there are even more stars who were born into financially established families.
From parental politicians to fatherly pro athletes, here are 12 celebrities that were all about that dolla dolla bill, y'all, before they started their own careers.
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Jordin Sparks
Life has been going pretty well for singer Jordin Sparks after winning the sixth season of ‘American Idol’ in 2007, but what many don’t know is that her father was successful as well. Phillippi Sparks played for the New York Giants from 1992 to 1999 and the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 2001.
Anderson Cooper
The famed journalist and television personality might have a awesome career now at 50, but with knowing who his maternal family members are, that shouldn't come as a surprise. Through his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, Cooper is the great-great-great grandson of business magnate, Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Rashida Jones
The actress may be known for making everyone laugh through her various golden comedic roles, but if you weren't aware, she was living the glamorous life from birth. Jones is the fifth of seven children from legendary musician and producer, Quincy Jones and the second daughter to actress Peggy Lipton.
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