With their luxurious cars, quirky home decor, and eccentric fashion, it’s no secret that many celebrities have larger-than-life personalities and aren’t afraid to show it. So why should we expect that to end once they’ve passed away? Yet some of these requests are so unusual and downright bizarre, we can’t help but be surprised – and many of their loved ones couldn’t either. So buckle up for this wild ride through Hollywood’s strangest wills.
Barron Hilton: Snubbed Paris Hilton of Her Inheritance
When you think of celebrities named Hilton, the first one to come to mind is probably Paris Hilton. However, she might’ve never been an icon had her grandfather not built the Hilton hotel empire. He apparently thought so, too. In his will, the hotel magnate left a pretty obvious statement about how he saw his granddaughter’s partying lifestyle. He ended up completely excluding her from his will after his death.
The fortune was worth around $4.5 billion, and all of Paris’s share ended up going to charity. But clearly, Paris did well for herself without her grandfather’s inheritance.
Freddie Mercury: Left Everything to His Ex-Wife
A music legend and one of the most eccentric rock stars in history (which is saying quite a lot), Freddie Mercury shocked the world one last time when he passed away in 1991. Mercury had been the lead singer of Queen and given the world numerous hits by the time he passed away, but his death wouldn’t be the last surprise he had for fans. Mercury asked in his will that his fortune be given to Mary Austin, who was an ex-girlfriend and a friend.
Now, normally this wouldn’t be too strange for a celebrity to do. However, Mercury had been in a relationship with his boyfriend Jim Hulton for a long time. He also asked that he be buried in a secret location. His wish was granted, and the public had no idea where he ended up.
Karl Lagerfeld: Made His Pampered Cat A Millionaire
While not a household name like some other people on this list, Karl Lagerfeld’s business certainly was. He was the man behind Chanel, and he passed away in 2019. The designer, like many other designers out there, it seems, was a bit odd. In his will, he stated that he wanted his entire fortune to go to his pet cat, who was named Choupette. What a fitting name for a cat that was set to inherit a fortune, right?
It was estimated that the money the cat was set to get would amount to around $200 million. However, this wasn’t the only time the designer had expressed his love for his furry feline. He also stated at one point that if he could marry his cat, then he would.
Gordon Ramsay: No Five-Star Inheritances For His Kids
Gordon Ramsay is known for his blunt and disciplined persona in the kitchen. But, apparently, he is like this in real life as well. The celebrity chef has said that he does not plan on giving any money to his children after he passes away. After his many hit T.V. shows and now social media channels, appearances, and whatever else the chef has going on, it is estimated that he is worth around $160 million.
He has specifically stated that his decision not to leave his children with anything is because he does not want them to grow up spoiled.
Robert Kardashian Sr.: Left Kris an Inheritance Even Though She Cheated on Him and They Were Divorced
Some people don’t know that the Kardashian family actually got its start long before reality T.V. and social media. Robert Kardashian Sr. rose to fame after defending O.J. Simpson. By that time, not-yet-famous momager Kris Jenner and the renowned attorney had called it quits. Why? Because she cheated on him with a young athlete. After finding out, Robert filed for divorce, and Kris went on to marry her next partner soon after. Which makes the details of Robert’s will all the more surprising.
Not only did Robert leave his children with plenty of money, but he also reportedly left his ex-wife Kris Jenner with an inheritance. It was a nice surprise considering he had previously cut off all of her financial access to his accounts when they divorced. And since he was a lawyer, we doubt he just forgot to update his will; this was certainly intentional.
Aaron Spelling: Left His Daughter A Literal Pittance
Aaron Spelling was a producer best known for working on Beverly Hills 90210. However, Spelling also worked on many more shows and movies, including the likes of Charlie’s Angels, and he was known as one of the most prolific men in Hollywood. When he passed away in 2006, it was estimated that he had amassed a large fortune worth around $600 million. Not bad for a son of impoverished immigrants.
However, for some reason, he wrote in his will that the majority of the money should go to his wife. His two children received only around $800,000 each – despite his daughter and famous actress Tori Spelling’s dire financial troubles.