Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Daniel Plainview
Wealth: $75m
From: Oil prospecting
As Seen In: There Will Be Blood (2007)
Plainview calls himself an “oil man” and, since first striking it rich in California in 1902, that’s been very much the case.
Developing a pipeline with Union Oil to cut shipping and transport costs proved to be Plainview’s most lucrative venture, after he refused a $1m offer from Standard Oil for his land.
Count Dracula
Wealth: $77m
From: Property
As Seen In: Various Dracula films
The ever-mysterious Count Dracula’s financial dealings remain the subject of much speculation.
His financial success, however, is most notably measured by his expansive and overbearing Bran Castle of Romania, valued at over $70m.
Marilyn Hamilton-Rexroth-Doyle
Wealth: £80m
From: Inheritance
As Seen In: Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
Rex Rexroth, the mini-mall king, was on track to become the richest man on the West Coast until his death. His fortune was left to estranged wife Marilyn, in mysterious circumstances.
The divorcée is now married to lawyer Miles Massey.
Han
Wealth: $100m
From: Drug trafficking
As Seen In: Enter The Dragon (1973)
The island of Kau Yi Chau is valued at $100m, not only for its sprawling and idyllic scenery but also the island’s fascinating history.
It’s owner, Han, bought the island sometime after WW2, and continues to live there self-sufficiently. He holds his martial arts tournaments every three years.
Catherine Tramell
Wealth: $110m
From: Novels and Inheritance
As Seen In: Basic Instinct (1992)
Tramell has been unfortunate enough to witness several deaths that have fed inspiration for her novels.
Despite the success of her writing, her fortune comes from an inheritance following her parents’ death when Catherine was aged just 18.
Anna Scott
Wealth: $140m
From: Films
As Seen In: Notting Hill (1999)
With her Henry James adap set to break records and sci-fi epic Helix pocketing her $15m, Scott’s humble residence in Notting Hill baffles many.
Regardless, she remains the highest-paid female actress in history.
Noah Cross
Wealth: $157m
From: Property
As Seen In: Chinatown (1974)
Navigating the California Water Wars of the 1930s, Cross made his fortune through the purchase of lands controlling the LA water supply.
The millionaire first found success after creating the LA Department of Water with Hollis Mulwray – a source of great conflict between the two.
Forrest Gump
Wealth: $250m
From: Sport, fishing, technology and merchandising
As Seen In: Forrest Gump (1994)
Mr Gump has come to attention for his world-class sporting prowess across two disciplines, war honours and business innovations.
Despite large individual stakeholdings in Apple, albeit unknown in size, and 50 per cent holdings over Bubba Gump Shrimp, Gump insists, “There’s only so much money a man needs.”
Cruella De Vil
Wealth: $287m
From: Fashion
As Seen In: 101 Dalmations (1996)
House Of De Vil, worth over $500m, leads British fashion as a department store outlet that pioneers designers.
She's increasingly the target of anti-fur campaigners, especially since her controversial arrest following an attempt to harvest dalmatian pup fur.
