The richest kids in America fall into two groups: heirs such as Jeff Bezos’s son Preston Bezos, the Musk children and North West, and self-made stars such as YouTuber Ryan Kaji, TikTok star Charli D’Amelio, JoJo Siwa and lemonade founder Mikaila Ulmer. Only the self-made group has earnings that are publicly reported.
This list first ran in 2021. Five years on, many of these “kids” are now adults, and some have built bigger careers. We have updated it for 2026 and made one important change: we no longer guess heirs’ net worth by dividing their parents’ fortunes. Children do not own their parents’ money, and those numbers were never reliable.
Richest kids in America: quick list
| Name | Type | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kaji | Self-made | Ryan’s World on YouTube |
| Charli D’Amelio | Self-made | TikTok, D’Amelio Brands |
| JoJo Siwa | Self-made | Dance Moms, music, YouTube |
| Mikaila Ulmer | Self-made | Me & The Bees Lemonade |
| Alina Morse | Self-made | Zolli Candies |
| Caleb McLaughlin | Self-made | Stranger Things |
| Mia Talerico | Self-made | Good Luck Charlie |
| Preston Bezos, Musk children, North West and others | Heirs | Famous, wealthy parents |
Self-made: the richest kids in America who earned it
Ryan Kaji (Ryan’s World)
Ryan started making toy review videos in March 2015, when he was three. His channel, Ryan’s World, had about 40.3 million subscribers as of April 2026. Forbes named him the highest-paid YouTuber three years in a row: US$22 million in 2018, US$26 million in 2019 and US$29.5 million in 2020.
The brand has grown well beyond YouTube. A Ryan’s World toy line launched at Walmart in 2018, and The New York Times reported merchandise sales of over US$250 million in 2021. A feature film, Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure, followed in 2024.
Charli D’Amelio
Born on 1 May 2004, Charli is one of the most followed people on TikTok, with about 159 million followers. Forbes ranked her the top-earning personality on the app in 2022.
She starred in Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show, which ran for three seasons from 2021 until it was cancelled in 2024, and won Dancing with the Stars season 31 in 2022. Her businesses include D’Amelio Brands and 444 Capital, a US$25 million venture fund she co-launched in 2022.
JoJo Siwa
Born on 19 May 2003 in Omaha, Nebraska, JoJo first came to fame in seasons 5 and 6 of Dance Moms. She signed with Nickelodeon in 2017, and her “Boomerang” video has over a billion views. Time named her among its 100 most influential people in 2020.
She has since moved to a more grown-up music career, finished third on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother in 2025 and joined the reality show Nation’s Dumbest in 2026.
Mikaila Ulmer
Born in 2004 in Houston, Texas, Mikaila was selling lemonade from home by 2009. Her brand, Me & The Bees Lemonade, got a US$60,000 investment from Daymond John on Shark Tank in 2015 and was in over 1,500 stores by 2020. She is now a student at Emory University.
Alina Morse
Born in Michigan in 2005, Alina is the founder of Zolli Candies, which makes sugar-free lollipops and sweets. Our 2021 list estimated her worth at about US$4 million.
Caleb McLaughlin and Mia Talerico
Caleb plays Lucas Sinclair in Netflix’s Stranger Things, which made him one of the best-known young actors in the US. Mia Talerico is known for Disney’s Good Luck Charlie (2010 to 2014), and has also appeared in Jessie.
The heirs: famous kids of America’s richest families
These names come up in every list of the richest kids in America, but their wealth belongs to their parents. Any per-child figure you see online is a guess, so we list them for who they are, not for a made-up number.
1. Preston Bezos
One of the four children of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his former wife, MacKenzie Scott. As the children of one of the world’s richest men, the Bezos kids usually top lists like this one.
2. The Musk children
Elon Musk’s children, including X Æ A-Xii, his son with Claire Boucher, and the five children he had with his former wife, Justine Wilson. Our 2021 list counted these six together.
3. North West
The eldest of four children of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, two of the most famous names in American pop culture.
4. Blue Ivy Carter
The eldest child of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, with younger siblings Rumi and Sir. Our original article spelt her name as Blu; it is Blue Ivy.
5. Luna Stephens
The daughter of singer John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. Her brother Miles is younger.
6. Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt
The twins of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, two of the biggest film stars of their generation.
7. James Reynolds
The eldest child of actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, with younger sisters Inez and Betty in the 2021 list.
8. Valentina Paloma Pinault
The daughter of actor Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault, chief of the luxury group Kering.
9. Phoebe Adele Gates
The youngest child of Bill Gates and Melinda Gates. Her siblings are Rory and Jennifer.
10. True Thompson
The daughter of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson.
11. Suri Cruise
The daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.
12. Dannielynn Birkhead
The daughter of Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead. She has appeared on reality TV and done modelling work.
13. Stormi Webster
The daughter of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott. Her parents’ business and music empires make her one of the most talked-about celebrity kids.
Why most “net worth” figures for kids are wrong
Many websites take a parent’s fortune and divide it among the children. That is not how wealth works. Parents may give most of their money to charity, set up trusts or change their plans. The only reliable figures are for kids who earn money themselves, such as Ryan Kaji’s Forbes-reported income.
For more on famous families, see our celebs section, the latest from Hollywood and more listicles.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest kid in America?
Among heirs, the children of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk usually top the lists. Among self-made kids, YouTuber Ryan Kaji is the best-known, with Forbes-reported earnings of US$29.5 million in 2020.
How much does Ryan Kaji earn?
Forbes reported he earned US$22 million in 2018, US$26 million in 2019 and US$29.5 million in 2020, making him the highest-paid YouTuber in each of those years.
Who is the richest TikTok star?
Forbes ranked Charli D’Amelio as the highest-earning personality on TikTok in 2022.
Do celebrity kids own their parents’ money?
No. Heirs only receive what their parents pass on, through trusts or inheritance, so per-child net worth estimates are guesses.
Sources: Wikipedia: Ryan’s World, Wikipedia: Charli D’Amelio, Wikipedia: JoJo Siwa, Wikipedia: Mikaila Ulmer.
