Many people still believe that the only job of a millionaire’s wife is to be an ornament to her husband. These women do not agree with this opinion and, contrary to all stereotypes, persistently prove that they are a truly independent unit.
Being the wife of a rich and successful man is risky for two reasons: if you fall short, they will consider you a silent shadow of your husband, and if you overdo it, they will decide that there is competition in your couple. However, no matter what evil tongues say, our heroines do not look around for anyone’s opinion and simply continue to do their job well. And perhaps this is precisely where their main secret of success lies.
Melania and Donald Trump
What she does : Former First Lady of the United States, former fashion model, watch and jewelry designer
Before occupying the Oval Office, Donald Trump was known exclusively as an entrepreneur, showman and one of the richest people in the United States, and his wife as a model and designer. He then became President of the United States and she became First Lady. Today, the period of political activity is a thing of the past, and, it seems, they have no fewer millions under their belts (after all, the business remained in the hands of the children).
Melania, of course, had to say goodbye to her former career for a while, but, let’s be honest, she never gave up fashion (even after taking on the role of the wife of the head of the White House). She was engaged in so-called fashion diplomacy and, along with her French colleague Brigitte Macron, increased the popularity of the institution of the First Lady around the world. Of course, Mrs. Trump’s fashion experiments did not always pay off, however, despite criticism from US citizens and problems with her husband, Melania continued to do her job and attend public events, and today she has returned to the status of the wife of a billionaire and, obviously, is very happy about it.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
What she does : businesswoman, model, writer, ex-assistant to the President of the United States
They, like Romeo and Juliet, coming from rival families of developers, fell in love and, fortunately, never parted again. They both served as advisors to President Trump’s administration in the past and now have their own projects. Jared runs a development company and the New York Observer newspaper, while Ivanka simultaneously controls the development of her clothing brand Ivanka Trump Designs from Washington and writes books with business advice.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
What she does : model, businesswoman
She has been included in the top 10 richest supermodels several times, and he is called the youngest billionaire in the world. In the spring of 2017, former Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr and Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel officially tied the knot, forming a new social unit with a combined income of $2.38 billion. Not bad for the budget of a young family.
Natalia Vodianova and Antoine Arnault
What she does : model, philanthropist
In September 2020, Natalia Vodianova married her lover and father of her two children, Antoine Arnault. The careers of both partners are, in one way or another, connected with fashion: Natalia is a world-famous supermodel, and Antoine is the head of the European clothing and footwear manufacturer Berluti, as well as a member of the board of directors of the LVMH concern.
Meanwhile, Vodianova’s activities are not limited to appearances on the catwalk and participation in advertising campaigns – the model is actively involved in charity work. Her Naked Heart Foundation is known both in Russia and abroad, and the results of its activities can be counted in hundreds of playgrounds built, including for children with developmental problems.
Salma Hayek and Francois Henri Pinault
What she does : actress
The couple broke up and got back together several times and, finally, in 2009, after years of relationship, Salma and Francois Henri got married in the ancient La Fenice theater in Venice. In 2007, they had a daughter, Valentina Paloma Pino.
Salma Hayek has been the most successful Latin American actress in Hollywood for many years in a row, and Francois Henri Pinault is a billionaire and one of the most influential people in the fashion world: he runs the Kering campaign, which owns brands such as Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Brioni, Christopher Kane and so on.
Amal and George Clooney
What she does : lawyer, activist
The Clooney couple’s income is enormous – and, believe me, it is not limited to George’s fees alone. For a long time, the actor, together with Cindy Crawford’s husband Rand Gerber, owned a tequila production business. Then the partners sold their company, for which they received one billion dollars. Meanwhile, George’s wife Amal is also not sitting still. Frankly, the woman was famous long before she married a Hollywood actor in 2014. Amal is a famous lawyer. Her list of clients includes names such as Julian Assange, Yulia Tymoshenko, Mohammed Nasheed and many others.
Moreover, Amal is famous for her social activities. She has worked at the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, a campaign to recognize the Armenian genocide and many charitable projects. And it’s interesting that Ms. Clooney perfectly combines all this with motherhood – in the summer of 2017, the couple had two charming twins, and in the fall the new mother went to work.