Lydia Hearst: When $28 Billion Awaits An "Old Money" Heiress

Lydia Hearst, the great-granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, boasts a personal net worth of $100 million in 2024, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

With the Hearst family fortune valued at over $20 billion, her eventual inheritance will likely be staggering.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Chapter 1: The Legendary Lydia Hearst
4:19 Chapter 2: The Patriarch William Randolph Hearst
9:11 Chapter 3: Momma Patty
13:33 Chapter 4: From Model to Mogul

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In the meantime as she waits for inheritance, Lydia’s not waiting around, having splurged on an $11 million estate in Los Feliz with her comedian husband, Chris Hardwick.

The 8,240 square-foot mansion is a slice of pure luxury, complete with eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and even a pool that could rival some people's entire apartments.

But it’s not just real estate where Lydia shines. She’s regularly seen draped in the finest fashions from Gucci and Dior, a natural fit for someone with her modeling background.

Lydia, after all, isn’t just any heiress. She’s carved her own path in both the fashion world and Hollywood, becoming a regular fixture on magazine covers and red carpets alike.

However, to truly understand Lydia’s current success and her potential future wealth, we must delve into her storied family history, beginning with her great-grandfather.

William Randolph Hearst, the legendary media baron and inspiration behind *Citizen Kane*, built an empire that spanned newspapers, magazines, and even Hollywood.

His vast fortune and influence have left a lasting impact, though his extravagant lifestyle—centered around the opulent Hearst Castle—eventually led to financial decline.

Lydia’s mother, Patricia Hearst, added her own layer of infamy to the family legacy, surviving a notorious kidnapping in the 1970s, which sparked national headlines.

Despite the scandal, Patricia rebuilt her life, and Lydia’s upbringing in a quieter Connecticut town allowed her to forge her own identity.

From high-fashion runways to the big screen, Lydia has embraced her heritage while crafting a unique career and legacy.