The Vanderbilts

The Vanderbilts are considered to be one of the richest old-money families in the United States. They are not exactly a show business clan. However, some of the family members have attracted the glare of the entertainment spotlight. Today, the family’s most famous member is CNN reporter Anderson Cooper. Anderson is the son of New York City socialite, Gloria Vanderbilt. Gloria never ventured into Hollywood. However, her life as a teenager and as an adult was once the cover story of every major tabloid in the United States.

Considered to be the Paris Hilton of her generation, Gloria’s fame was also attributed to the fact that her family has some of the biggest railroad investments in the world. Aside from Anderson and his mother Gloria, not much is known about the other members of the wealthy family. However, we do know that with Anderson and Gloria alone, they can already boast an estimated wealth of around $200 million.