For many of us, we believe that money can buy us happiness. We long for material goods and dream of lavish and luxurious experiences all the time. But for the wealthiest men in the world, they face a different reality. These ambitious people are so driven – they’ve worked so hard to build their wealth. But what happens to them once they’re able to buy anything they want and then some?
Well, they start to learn that money doesn’t always equal happiness.
The wealthiest men in the world may have the billions to spend on mansions, cars, and clothes but those mean nothing without the love of a good woman by their side. The wealthy men still need a support system just like everyone else. They long for companionship – it gets lonely the more wealthy you get as there are fewer and fewer people who can relate to you. That’s why these tycoons and moguls have met their matches with equally powerful women who have accomplished a lot in their own right.
Read on and meet some of the most powerful and influential women driving success forward with their famous husbands. They’ve given new meaning to the term power couple.
1. Lucinda Southworth
Lucinda and Larry founded the Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation, donating $15 million in the fight against the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. Lucinda’s mother’s charitable organizations, the McLain Associations for Children and the Stepping Stones International Organization, which helps mentally and physically handicapped children is also close to her heart.
2. Andrea Hissom
It wasn’t a courtship without scandal. 21 years her senior, Andrea first met Wynn in the French Riviera in 2008. He was still married to his first wife, Elaine. Allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018 did not deter Hissom. A great-niece of Ben Novack, the developer of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, Andrea knows a thing or two about the hospitality business.
3. Hélène Mercier
Hélène entered the Vienna Academy of Music at 15, pursuing her studies at the famed Juilliard School of Music in New York to become an accomplished pianist.
She played with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, having a recording with them, and plays with the New Japan Philharmonic. The couple met in 1990, with Bernard playing the piano as a means to seduce her. They exchanged vows on September 23rd, 1991.
4. Fabiana Flosi
Fabiana is from Sao Paulo, Brazil and worked for International Publicity, which promoted the Brazilian Grand Prix. She became vice president of marketing for the racing company, meeting Ecclestone through the World Motor Sport Council.
A 2009 cruise trip around Croatia had the pair dating. They married in April 2012. Fabiana studied law, helping Ecclestone with his Formula One legalities.
5. Salma Hayek
Salma is often raising awareness with regards to violence against women and discrimination against immigrants. The Salma Hayek Foundation supports organizations who help battered women.
The birth of her daughter saw the actress work with disadvantaged children on the streets of Mexico. Kids who deal with drugs, violence, and a lack of education.
6. Nita Dalal
Nita is the chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation. The family has an estimated fortune of $40 billion and is among the richest in India. Forbes listed her as “the most influential women business leader” in Asia.
Nita also became the first Indian woman to become a member of the International Olympic Committee. She is the co-owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team, helping lead an “Education for All” initiative.
Her move helped 70,000 underprivileged children. Nita is the founder and chairperson of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai.
7. Dasha Zhukova
Born in Moscow, Zhukva is a philanthropist and businesswoman who founded the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, which supports the advancement of contemporary art and culture in Russia and abroad.
She’s a magazine magnate, being the editor-in-chief of Garage Magazine and the fashion zine Pop. Dasha co-founded the fashion label Kova & T. and is a founding member of the Culture Shed.
Zhukova and Abramovich unfortunately divorced in 2017.
8. Julie Chen
Chen is committed to Moonves, even though he was forced to step down as CEO of CBS amid sexual misconduct allegations.
9. Astrid Menks
Astrid moved in with Buffet while he was still married to Susan, who passed away in 2004. The trio would even send out Christmas cards together, which were signed “Warren, Susan, and Astrid,”.
Warren was 76 when he married Astrid in 2006.
10. Susan Dell
The couple are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the United States, India, and South Africa living in urban poverty. The foundation has committed a total of $1.3 billion over the years for this cause.
Susan holds records in several Hawaii-based cycling races for over a decade. She also participates in marathons, triathlons, and cycling races.
Susan founded three fashion labels, including the ritzy luxury brand Phi in 2004 proving her success in the fashion industry.
11. Flora Pérez
Amancio was still married to Rosalía Mera, co-founder of Zara, until he had a daughter with her. Flora is now vice president of the Amancio Ortega Foundation board, dedicating funds to social welfare projects and support organizations such as Cáritas and Proyecto Hombre.
12. Melani Lowman
Melani is on the boards of the Arizona Science Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. She also manages the Walton Family Foundation, donating $1 million for the construction of the Phoenix Theater and another $15 million for a third auditorium.
Her alma mater, Dickinson State University, received $1 million as well. That resulted in a portion of the school’s activities center to be renamed the Lowman-Walton Concourse.
13. Jerry Hall
Her daughter, Georgia May Jagger, was a bridesmaid. Jerry was a cover model from Texas She’s had a varied career, including acting appearances from Urban Cowboy to Tim Burton’s Batman, even performing in theater on the West End in London. Murdoch is 25 years her senior.
14. Connie Snyder
Connie is the co-founder of the Ballmer Group. They work to improve childhood poverty, college access, and opportunity in the workforce. Her dedication and focus on the welfare system and foster care helped create Partners for Our Children in 2006. Snyder has her eyes set on improving the lives of vulnerable children and families in Washington State.
15. Priscilla Chan
She is a pediatrician and philanthropist with a passion for education, healthcare, and science. Chan began the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to “advance human potential and promote equality.”
Her influence resulted in a pledge of nearly $4.6 billion to charities. They also donated $75 million to San Francisco General Hospital, where Chan used to work.
16. Lauren Sánchez
17. Nikita Kahn
Nikita graduated with an MBA from the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics. She is an animal lover who put money behind the 2017 documentary The Last Animals as the executive producer. Kahn is a staunch supporter of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Rhino Rescue Center, and her philanthropy goes to animals.
18. Melinda Gates
Melinda cut her career short to raise a family after marrying Gates in 1994. She is now co-chair and operator of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which was launched in 2000.The Gates have donated $28 billion to the foundation since 2014, establishing the Gates Cambridge Scholarships at Cambridge University.
19. Grimes
Elon Musk is worth $209 billion. The Tesla magnate’s partner, Grimes, real name Claire Boucher, is an accomplished musician who has released five studio albums and won various awards. Boucher has a net worth of $3 million.
20. Coco Johnsen
21. Janice Dyson
22. Diana Taylor
The couple met at a Citizens Budget Commission event in 2000. Diana graduated from Columbia Business School with an MBA, moving into the public sector working as the assistant secretary to then-Governor George Pataki. Taylor worked for the New York State Superintendent of Banks, taking charge of the New York State Banking Department, and becoming the chairwoman of the New York State Banking Board.
Taylor is also on several nonprofit and corporate boards. That includes he New York Women’s Foundation, YMCA of Greater New York, and Sotheby’s.
23. Wang Dan-ting
The couple met on Tencent’s chatroom product, OICQ, after its launch in 1999. Wang and Ma chatted for months before meeting in person and getting married. She is a gifted musician who plays the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument.
24. Anne Wojcicki
25. Mellody Hobson
26. Yvette Prieto
27. Tamiko Bolton
28. Alexandra Lenas
29. Beyoncé
30. Julia Koch
31. Laurene Powell Jobs
32. Kim Kardashian
33. Brigitte Bren
34. Penny Knight
35. Connie Snyder
36. Usha Mittal
Usha has been instrumental in Lakshmi’s success. His wife is so highly regarded at ArcelorMittal that the company passed a resolution entrusting her with management oversight if directors were absent.
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