AMANDA HEARST

If you’ve been following America’s social scene, then you have probably bumped into Amanda Hearst’s name at least once before. Not only is this gorgeous lady a model, an activist, and a fashion icon, but she is also an upper-east side heiress to one of the biggest mass media conglomerate companies in the United States. Unlike the first three individuals on this list, however, Amanda did not inherit her fortune from her father.

Instead, she credits her social status to her mother, Anne Hearst, granddaughter of American media mogul William Randolph Hearst.True to her family’s media legacy, Amanda has also ventured into the field of mass media by becoming Marie Claire Magazine’s associate market editor. She is also a dedicated philanthropist known for her efforts relating to animal welfare and environmental preservation.