One powerful figure in the world of business or showbiz is awe-inspiring enough, but two combined create a force to be reckoned with. You can imagine an individual operating on a networth of millions of dollars married to an individual of the same economic level or rank.
The beauty of being rich and famous, we imagine, is the accessibility of opportunities that arise in connection with other rich and famous people which naturally leads to the abundance of famous romances evident worldwide. The idea of the power couple is a long-standing one which has featured heavily in the media over the years, taking the form of both fictional and real couples.
We ve' known some key power couples such as, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the world of politics, modern-day celebrity icons Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles and of course fictional super couple Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, of 2004 ‘The Incredibles’ fame to mention a few.
Top 5 richest couples gives a count down to the ten richest and most powerful couples today. It is quite interesting to see an individual having a net worth of millions of dollars being married to someone on the same economic status. They are power couples because if money were to be rain, their seasons will never lack rain come what may.
The list of top 5 richest couples and their net worth
Here comes the amazing list of the worlds's 5 richest couples alongside their net worth listed below. I call them the worlds' power couples. Can you beat that - let's go.5) Jim & Lynne Walton – Net Worth $36.2 Billion
The duo, Mr. and Mrs Waltons are popularly known as the power couple that owns Walmart. Jim and Lynne Walton own a sizable percentage of Walmart stock. The youngest son of Walmart founder, Sam Walton, Jim is also currently on the board of directors for the megacorporation.
He also is the CEO of Arvest Bank Group. He is also into journalism – he is chairman at Community Publishers Inc, a newspaper group. The pair has four children, and a net worth of $36.2 Billion.
4) Jeff & Mackenzie Bezos – Net Worth $39.6 Billion
Have you heard of the Bezos aka Jeff Bezos? You may have not but you’ve definitely heard of the mega corporation that he runs, Amazon. He founded it in 1994 as a online bookstore, but it is now so much more than that. It is one of the most profitable retailer in America. He met his wife Mackenzie Bezos in 1992, when she worked for him at a NYC hedge fund.
They got married a year later. Mackenzie currently serves as executive director of Bystander Revolution, an anti-bullying organization that she founded. They have 4 children, and a net worth of $39.6 Billion.
3) David & Julia Koch – Net Worth $47.5 Billion
David Koch is one of the infamous Koch brothers. His wealth is from the family business, Koch Industries. He actually ran for vice-president in 1980 under the United States Libertarian Party. Along with his brother Charles, he donates to lots of Republican political advocacy groups and political campaigns, as well as several charities.
He got married his wife, Julia Margaret Flesher in May of 1996. Julia was involved in the fashion industry as an assistant to a dress designer in NYC. The duo now have 3 children, and a combined net worth of $47.5 Billion.
2) Warren Buffett & Astrid Menks – Net Worth $65 Billion
Warren Buffet was before married to a woman, Susan Buffet, until she died in 2004. Before that occurred, Susan introduced Warren to his current wife, Astrid Menks. Apparently, the three of them were close. Astrid and Warren got married in 2006. Warren Buffett is famous for being the world’s most successful investor.
He is also well known for his charitable endevours. In 2006, his salary as a CEO was only $100,000, even though he was already a billionaire. He has 3 children from his former wife, Susan. He and Astrid live in a mansion in Omaha, Nebraska, and have a net worth of $65 Billion.
1) Bill and Melinda Gates - Net Worth $76 Billion
At number one is truly impressive power couple Bill and Melinda Gates. They come first in the top 5 richest couples. These two couples are not only the richest duo in the world, but they are also most generous of them all. While Bill Gates leads the fore as the founder of Microsoft, which was registered as an official company on the 26th of November, 1976, the two have combined their powers as the founders of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was started on 2000 as a means to reduce poverty and enhance healthcare around the world, especially in places where sanitation and technology are lacking. Melinda met Bill while working at Microsoft, and the two married in 1994. Melinda is a businesswoman and philanthropist, and one of her most famous endeavors is the joint foundation she established with her husband. The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, isn't' this a worthy use of the couple’s wealth. Bill and Melinda Gates have an estimated net worth of $76 Billion.
Are you satisfied with this list, or you think there's something we re' missing. Let us know by sharing your comments below regarding the world's richest couple, who you think should be or should not be in the list.
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