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10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 11:27pm On Jul 23, 2014
These celebrities got into performing just for the fun of it. They already had plenty of money! Wouldn’t it be nice if acting could just be a hobby that you did for the love of it —not for money? When you’re born into families as rich as these celebrities’, it can be. Here are 10 celebrities who were rich before they were famous. 1.Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of billionaire business man Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, so something tells us she would have been just fine if she hadn’t landed her fame-making role as Elaine on NBC’s “Seinfeld.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:36am On Jul 24, 2014
2. Jake Gyllenhaal
One of America’s sweethearts was born to film director father Stephen Gyllenhaal and Oscar-nominated screenwriting mother Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. For the love of the craft, he earned his own Oscar-nominated roles in films such as “Broke back Mountain.”

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:40am On Jul 24, 2014
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Giada De Laurentiis
Giada de Laurentiis comes from a family that likes to work in film and TV. Her parents, Alex De Benedettiand Veronica De Laurenttis, were both actors and her grandfather Dino De Laurentiis was a famous film producer. She just ended up cooking in front of the camera instead of acting. The Italian-born American chef, TV personality and writer hosts the food Network program “Giada at Home.” She’s also a regular guest co-host on NBC’s

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:44am On Jul 24, 2014
4. Kyra Sedgwick
Actor Kyra Sedgwick’s family is drenched in fame and wealth. She is a once-removed cousin of model Edie Sedgwick, and she is related to one of the signatories of thus. Declaration of Independence, William Ellery and the owner of the Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Sedgwick. Kyra is best known for best known for her role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on TNT’s crime drama, “The Closer.”

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Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:48am On Jul 24, 2014
Nicole Richie
If you recall, Nicole Richie became friends with Paris Hilton (back when they were friends) because of their famous parents. Nicole Richie is an adopted daughter of Lionel Richie, who knew the Hilton family.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:52am On Jul 24, 2014
Rashida Jones
The hilarious actress from “The Office” is the daughterof actress Peggy Liptonand music producerQuincy Jones.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:55am On Jul 24, 2014
Balthazar Getty
When you hear the name Getty you think of the Getty foundation,which sponsors theatre, but long ago, that name was associated with the Getty Oil Company, owned by Jean Paul Getty, grandfather to Balthazar Getty.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 1:58am On Jul 24, 2014
Anderson Cooper
The famous news analyst and TV personality Anderson Cooperis theson of Gloria Vanderbilt, a name associated with fabulous wealth in U.S. history. If thename Vanderbilt sounds familiar, it’s because it comes from thegreat railroad heir, Reginald ClaypooleVanderbilt.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 2:01am On Jul 24, 2014
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields’ father Francis Alexander Shields is the former executive of Revlon Cosmetics. Shield’s father was born to two professional tennis players, and his mother was a princess.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 2:03am On Jul 24, 2014
Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara, star of the “Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” is a granddaughter of the family on her father’s side that foundedthe New York Giants. Her mother’s family founded thePittsburgh Steelers.

Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by NaLaugh: 4:02am On Jul 24, 2014
Searching for my name... Not found. undecided
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Snoggy(m): 6:36am On Jul 24, 2014
11. Davido undecided

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Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Nobody: 7:40am On Jul 24, 2014
Paris Hilton should be on that list.
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Nobody: 7:59am On Jul 24, 2014
I think u meant 10 celebrities whose. parents are rich.......

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Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 9:07am On Jul 24, 2014
sexyexcalibur: I think u meant 10 celebrities whose. parents are rich.......
their parents wealth is kinda theirs, ryt?

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Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 9:08am On Jul 24, 2014
kennygee: Paris Hilton should be on that list.
true. make that 11. Paris Hilton.

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Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Nobody: 9:46am On Jul 24, 2014
Naeto c, dbanj, don jassy, davido
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Nobody: 11:28am On Jul 24, 2014
Ok
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by IAMBREEZY: 1:20pm On Jul 24, 2014
Cool...
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by Tranquill: 1:21pm On Jul 24, 2014
Nicole Richie is the adopted daughter and not son of Lionel Richie
Re: 10 Celebrities Who Were RICH Before They Were FAMOUS by FlyTee(m): 10:58pm On Jul 24, 2014
yes indeed tranquil. its been modified.

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