Introduction

Paulina Porizkova is a Czech-American professional model, actress, and author with an estimated net worth of $12 Million.

This profile details our research into Paulina Porizkova’s net worth, income sources, and investments. More importantly, we’ll also take a look at the net worth of her late husband, Ric Ocasek, and why she was cut out of his will.

Quick Facts

• Earned $6 million per year from her Estée Lauder contract
• Potentially received roughly $1.7 million from Ric Ocasek’s estate

Estée Lauder Endorsement

The most lucrative partnership of Paulina Porizkova’s career is widely regarded as her endorsement deal with Estée Lauder. She first signed with the company in 1988, securing a $6 million contract to become the brand’s spokesperson.

That $6 million figure was reportedly per year, and she worked with Estée Lauder until 1995. Bear in mind that this was more than three decades ago, and at the time, it was considered the highest-paying modeling contract in history. After adjusting for inflation, $6 million in 1988 would be worth approximately $17 million in today’s currency.

Based on the information above, Porizkova earned roughly $42 million from her endorsement deal with Estée Lauder.

Ric Ocasek’s Estate

A large portion of Paulina Porizkova’s net worth is derived from her marriage to Ric Ocasek, the famous American musician and founding member of the Cars. The couple tied the knot in 1989 and were married until his death in 2019. However, there’s a caveat.

Before he died, the couple separated, and in 2018, they were in the middle of divorce proceedings. Ocasek died in September 2019 of natural causes, while recovering from surgery. A few weeks prior to the surgery, he wrote an entirely new last will and testament, which completely cut out Paulina and two of his children.

During the probate filing surrounding Ric’s estate, assets included “$5 million in copyrights,” i.e., the shares in his music catalog, and $115,000 in personal property and cash. This doesn’t necessarily mean his entire estate was worth $5.1 million, but Forbes reported that $1.7 million would be at stake when Porizkova contested the will.

This figure is calculated by taking one-third of the estate, which she would legally be entitled to, provided she could prove she didn’t abandon Ocasek during their marriage. Two years later, Porizkova settled, and the dispute was resolved. She publicly stated, “They gave me what is mine under New York state law, and we’re done.”

Real Estate

While Ocasek was still alive, Paulina and her husband primarily resided in New York City. In February 1989, the couple paid $2.5 million for a 7,589-square-foot townhouse near Gramercy Park in Manhattan, featuring five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

They owned the property for roughly three decades; however, after separating in 2018, Paulina and Ric returned it to the market. It was initially listed at $15.25 million in January 2019, but was reduced to $13.9 million a few months later. Ocasek ultimately died before a sale went through, and in the end, it sold for just $9 million in November 2020.

The couple also owned a 5.5-acre property in Duchess County, which cost them $650,000 in 1997. It featured six bedrooms and 6,022 square feet of living space.

Introduction

Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American professional model with an estimated net worth of $50 Million.

In this profile, we’ll discuss our research into Yvette Prieto’s net worth, income sources, and most importantly, her prenuptial agreement with Michael Jordan.

Quick Facts

• Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2002 to shield herself from debts
• Recovered from her debt crisis two years later
• Would receive $5 million per year of marriage in the event of a divorce

Income Sources

It is not possible to estimate Yvette Prieto’s annual income, as there is no official record of her earnings since getting married to Michael Jordan. Various media have reported that she had a personal fortune of $1.5 million from her time as a model before meeting her billionaire husband. Before her relationship with Jordan, Prieto had a career as a model and filmmaker and was linked to Julio Iglesias Jr. and various other celebrities.

Prenuptial Agreement

In 2013, Yvette Prieto tied the knot with NBA legend Michael Jordan, who needs no introduction. Jordan had already been married once before, as most people are aware, to Juanita Vanoy. Their 2006 divorce was covered extensively in the media, given how much he had to fork over. It was, and still is, the most expensive divorce in NBA history, with Jordan paying Juanita a $168 million settlement (roughly one-third of his overall net worth). Bear in mind that this was long before Forbes listed Michael as a billionaire.

The reason why this divorce is relevant to Jordan and Prieto’s marriage is that he never had a prenuptial agreement with Juanita. Not wanting to make the same mistake again, Michael and Yvette signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Jordan was actually praised in the media for how smartly the contract was structured.

According to the agreement, in the event that the couple divorces, Prieto will receive $1 million for every year they were married. Once the couple reaches 10 years of marriage, this figure increases to $5 million per year. Based on what we’ve read, it looks like the $5 million number becomes retroactive from the date they were married. For example:

• 9 years of marriage – $9 million (at $1 million per year)
• 10 years of marriage – $50 million (at $5 million per year)

Now, we’d never wish ill on anybody’s relationships, but just for argument’s sake, let’s calculate how much she would receive if, for some reason, they were to divorce at this moment. The couple has been married for roughly 13 years, triggering the higher rate, resulting in a $65 million settlement. On the other hand, if the $5 million-per-year figure isn’t retroactive, the total would be $25 million.

Financial Issues

In 2002, more than a decade before she married Michael Jordan, Yvette Prieto filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Now, her exact situation was never disclosed to the public. So nobody knows how much debt she amassed or what led to her financial issues.

Introduction

Nicky Hilton is an American professional model, socialite, and designer with an estimated net worth of $50 Million.

In this profile, we’ll discuss our research into Nicky Hilton’s net worth, her family’s fortune, and any other noteworthy information concerning her finances.

Quick Facts

• Supposedly inherited $4.35 million of her grandfather’s $3.4 billion fortune
• Her husband, James Rothschild, has an estimated net worth of $200 million
• Assets include a 4-acre estate in Long Island, New York

Family Wealth

Nicky Hilton and her sister, Paris Hilton, are heirs to the Hilton Hotels fortune, or at least what’s left of it. The sisters’ great-grandfather, Conrad Hilton, founded the Hilton Hotel Group. His son, William Barron Hilton, became president of the company in the 1960s and negotiated its sale to the private equity firm Blackstone for $26 billion in 2007.

In 2011, Forbes listed Barron Hilton’s net worth at approximately $2.5 billion, and at the time of his death, he was worth $3.4 billion. While this could have potentially made all 23 surviving members of the family worth over $147 million each, Barron pledged to donate 97% of his fortune to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Therefore, just 3% (roughly $100 million) of the $3.4 billion was inherited by his eight children and 15 grandchildren, which includes Nicky, Paris, and their father. Even if this figure were inherited equally among the family members, it would equate to just $4.35 million per person.

Inheritance aside, the sisters’ father, Rick, built a successful career through his real estate company, Hilton & Hyland. At the time of writing, Nicky Hilton’s parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton, are worth approximately $350 million.

Additional Net Worth Details

It’s also worth mentioning that Nicky Hilton married James Rothschild, an heir to the Rothschild banking fortune, in 2015. The Rothschilds are considered among the wealthiest families in the world, with several of them being listed on the Forbes Billionaires Index. This includes Nathaniel Rothschild, who holds an estimated net worth of $1 billion. At the time of writing, James has an estimated net worth of $200 million.

Real Estate

In 2007, Nicky Hilton purchased an apartment in the Hollywood Hills for $2.8 million but sold it in 2013 for $2.6 million, taking a small loss. After marrying James Rothschild, Nicky reportedly moved into the couple’s new penthouse apartment in New York City. Three years later, the power couple bought an estate on Long Island for $2.75 million. This home, which they still live in, was built in the 1920s on a 4-acre lot and boasts six bedrooms, high ceilings, and a large oval swimming pool.