Steven Spielberg is one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. Take a look at what the billionaire's life is really like, from his 27-year marriage to his $184 million yacht

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Steven Spielberg is one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. Take a look at what the billionaire's life is really like, from his 27-year marriage to his $184 million yacht

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Billionaire filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of Hollywood's most well-known and celebrated figures.

Over his more than 50-year film career, Spielberg has directed and produced more than 100 feature films that have made more than $25 billion at the box office. He's the cofounder and principal partner of movie production company DreamWorks Studios.

His net worth is estimated at somewhere between $3.7 billion and $6.08 billion.

The Hollywood billionaire has been married for 27 years, has seven children, and has owned real estate in California, New York City, and the Hamptons.

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Here's a look at what Spielberg's life is really like.

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American filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood.

American filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood.

Source: Bloomberg

Spielberg has directed and produced more than 100 feature films that have made more than $25 billion at the box office.

Spielberg has directed and produced more than 100 feature films that have made more than $25 billion at the box office.

Source: IMDb, Bloomberg

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He's the principal partner of movie production studio DreamWorks Studios, which he cofounded in 1994 alongside Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.

He's the principal partner of movie production studio DreamWorks Studios, which he cofounded in 1994 alongside Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.

Source: Amblin

Spielberg is also one of the richest people in Hollywood. Forbes estimates Spielberg's net worth to be $3.7 billion, while Bloomberg's Billionaires Index puts it at a much higher $6.08 billion.

Spielberg is also one of the richest people in Hollywood. Forbes estimates Spielberg's net worth to be $3.7 billion, while Bloomberg's Billionaires Index puts it at a much higher $6.08 billion.

Source: Forbes, Bloomberg

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Most of Spielberg's wealth has come from his films, but he's also a consultant for Universal theme parks, and he profited from the sale of DreamWorks Animation to NBCUniversal for $3.8 billion in 2016, according to Forbes.

Most of Spielberg's wealth has come from his films, but he's also a consultant for Universal theme parks, and he profited from the sale of DreamWorks Animation to NBCUniversal for $3.8 billion in 2016, according to Forbes.

Source: Forbes

Spielberg was interested in film from an early age. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he made eight-millimeter films with his friends as a teenager.

Spielberg was interested in film from an early age. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he made eight-millimeter films with his friends as a teenager.

Source: Bloomberg

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He sometimes made horror films with his younger sisters.

He sometimes made horror films with his younger sisters.

Source: CNN

Spielberg's first feature film was "Firelight," which was released in 1964. IMDb describes the storyline as "menacing flying saucers attack the citizens of a town."

Spielberg's first feature film was "Firelight," which was released in 1964. IMDb describes the storyline as "menacing flying saucers attack the citizens of a town."

Source: IMDb

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Spielberg attended college at the California State University, Long Beach after being rejected from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinema Arts twice.

Spielberg attended college at the California State University, Long Beach after being rejected from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinema Arts twice.

Source: CNN

He later dropped out of college after he was offered a job at Universal Studios, but he came back and finished his bachelor's degree in Film Production and Electronic Arts in 2002.

He later dropped out of college after he was offered a job at Universal Studios, but he came back and finished his bachelor's degree in Film Production and Electronic Arts in 2002.

Source: Bloomberg

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Spielberg became a prominent figure in Hollywood after the release of his 1975 movie "Jaws," which is considered the first "summer blockbuster."

Spielberg became a prominent figure in Hollywood after the release of his 1975 movie "Jaws," which is considered the first "summer blockbuster."

Source: CNN

It made $60 million within the first month that it was in theaters.

It made $60 million within the first month that it was in theaters.

Source: CNN

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Spielberg went on to direct mega-hits including "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," about a gentle alien who becomes stranded on Earth, as well as "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List."

Spielberg went on to direct mega-hits including "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," about a gentle alien who becomes stranded on Earth, as well as "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List."

Source: Amblin

In 1998, "Saving Private Ryan" won Spielberg that year's Academy Award for best director.

In 1998, "Saving Private Ryan" won Spielberg that year's Academy Award for best director.

Source: Bloomberg

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In 1981, Spielberg released "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark," starring Harrison Ford, which was the year's highest grossing film.

In 1981, Spielberg released "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark," starring Harrison Ford, which was the year's highest grossing film.

Source: IMDb

On the set of the sequel, the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Spielberg met and became close with actress Kate Capshaw.

On the set of the sequel, the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Spielberg met and became close with actress Kate Capshaw.

Source: IMDb

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In the film, Capshaw played cabaret singer Willie Scott, the female lead, alongside Harrison Ford.

In the film, Capshaw played cabaret singer Willie Scott, the female lead, alongside Harrison Ford.

Source: IMDb

Spielberg and Capshaw married in 1991 and have been together for more than 27 years.

Spielberg and Capshaw married in 1991 and have been together for more than 27 years.

Source: IMDb

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Spielberg was previously married to actress Amy Irving. The couple shares a son, Max, who is also in the acting business.

Spielberg was previously married to actress Amy Irving. The couple shares a son, Max, who is also in the acting business.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Spielberg and Capshaw share six children, including two from a previous marriage and two who were adopted.

Spielberg and Capshaw share six children, including two from a previous marriage and two who were adopted.

Theo Spielberg, who was adopted, and Jessica Capshaw are Kate Capshaw's children from a previous marriage.

Capshaw and Spielberg share four more children: Sasha Spielberg, Sawyer Spielberg, and Destry Allyn Spielberg, and adopted daughter Mikaela.

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Several of the Spielberg children are involved in creative industries. Theo, who was adopted in Capshaw's previous marriage, and Sasha formed an indie folk rock band called Wardell in 2012 and have since toured with Ryan Adams and opened for Vampire Weekend, Grimes, and Haim.

Several of the Spielberg children are involved in creative industries. Theo, who was adopted in Capshaw's previous marriage, and Sasha formed an indie folk rock band called Wardell in 2012 and have since toured with Ryan Adams and opened for Vampire Weekend, Grimes, and Haim.

Source: Vanity Fair

Spielberg's daughter, Destry Spielberg, dropped her last name to pursue acting, and now goes by Destry Allyn.

Spielberg's daughter, Destry Spielberg, dropped her last name to pursue acting, and now goes by Destry Allyn.

Source: Town and Country Magazine

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"I grew up around [the film industry], so I was like, 'I'm going to stay away,' but I ended up falling in love with it," she told Town and Country Magazine in a 2018 interview.

"I grew up around [the film industry], so I was like, 'I'm going to stay away,' but I ended up falling in love with it," she told Town and Country Magazine in a 2018 interview.

Source: Town and Country Magazine

Some of Spielberg's children have had small roles in some of his films, such as when Sawyer Spielberg played a "plaza protester" and Sasha Spielberg played a "women with package" in 2017 film "The Post."

Some of Spielberg's children have had small roles in some of his films, such as when Sawyer Spielberg played a "plaza protester" and Sasha Spielberg played a "women with package" in 2017 film "The Post."

Source: IMDb

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Spielberg is the stepfather of actress Jessica Capshaw, his wife's daughter from a previous marriage.

Spielberg is the stepfather of actress Jessica Capshaw, his wife's daughter from a previous marriage.

Source: People

Jessica Capshaw is an actress known for her role as Arizona Robbins in the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy."

Jessica Capshaw is an actress known for her role as Arizona Robbins in the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy."

Source: IMDb

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Spielberg is also the godfather of two Hollywood superstars: Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Spielberg is also the godfather of two Hollywood superstars: Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Source: Vanity Fair

Barrymore acted in Spielberg's "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" when she was just seven years old. Spielberg became her godparent when she was a teenager.

Barrymore acted in Spielberg's "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" when she was just seven years old. Spielberg became her godparent when she was a teenager.

Source: Vanity Fair

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Paltrow, who had a small role in Spielberg's 1991 movie "Hook," is also his goddaughter.

Paltrow, who had a small role in Spielberg's 1991 movie "Hook," is also his goddaughter.

Source: IMDb

Spielberg and his wife live in Pacific Palisades, an upscale residential neighborhood with ocean views and hiking trails.

Spielberg and his wife live in Pacific Palisades, an upscale residential neighborhood with ocean views and hiking trails.

Source: Patch, Compass

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Their home is a tile-roofed stucco mansion they bought in the late 1990s. It sits on a three-acre hillside and counts "Gone with the Wind" producer David O. Selznick and actor Cary Grant among its former owners.

Their home is a tile-roofed stucco mansion they bought in the late 1990s. It sits on a three-acre hillside and counts "Gone with the Wind" producer David O. Selznick and actor Cary Grant among its former owners.

Source: Architectural Digest

Spielberg and his wife have accumulated a sizable real-estate portfolio across the country. In 1989, they bought a property in Malibu and later bought an adjacent property in 2000 for a total of $6.57 million. They sold the spread for $26 million in 2015.

Spielberg and his wife have accumulated a sizable real-estate portfolio across the country. In 1989, they bought a property in Malibu and later bought an adjacent property in 2000 for a total of $6.57 million. They sold the spread for $26 million in 2015.

Source: Curbed

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The Spielbergs own a vacation home in Georgica Pond, a coveted area of the Hamptons.

The Spielbergs own a vacation home in Georgica Pond, a coveted area of the Hamptons.

Source: Curbed

Their Hamptons neighbors reportedly include Beyoncé and Jay-Z and billionaire Ronald Perelman.

Their Hamptons neighbors reportedly include Beyoncé and Jay-Z and billionaire Ronald Perelman.

Source: Architectural Digest

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In the late 1990s, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton spent at least two weekends at the Spielbergs' Hamptons home.

In the late 1990s, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton spent at least two weekends at the Spielbergs' Hamptons home.

Source: Reuters

Spielberg has also owned property in New York City.

Spielberg has also owned property in New York City.

Source: Curbed

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At one point, he owned a condo in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood in a star-studded building that has counted Taylor Swift, Orlando Bloom, and Peter Jackson among its celebrity residents.

At one point, he owned a condo in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood in a star-studded building that has counted Taylor Swift, Orlando Bloom, and Peter Jackson among its celebrity residents.

Source: Curbed

Spielberg has been known to cruise the world on his yacht, stopping in locations including Portofino, Italy, Shanghai, and Hawaii. The director bought a yacht called The Seven Seas for $184 million, but in 2015 he put the 282-foot vessel up for sale because it wasn't big enough, according to the Daily Mail.

Spielberg has been known to cruise the world on his yacht, stopping in locations including Portofino, Italy, Shanghai, and Hawaii. The director bought a yacht called The Seven Seas for $184 million, but in 2015 he put the 282-foot vessel up for sale because it wasn't big enough, according to the Daily Mail.

Source: The Daily Mail

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Spielberg has been seen driving around Los Angeles in a Tesla Model S ...

Spielberg has been seen driving around Los Angeles in a Tesla Model S ...

Source: Daily Mail

... and he's reportedly an avid video game player in his spare time.

... and he's reportedly an avid video game player in his spare time.

Source: Den of Geek

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Over the years, Spielberg's films have earned him more than 190 awards and more than 200 nominations.

Over the years, Spielberg's films have earned him more than 190 awards and more than 200 nominations.

Source: IMDb

He won his first Oscar for 1993's "Schindler's List," which won both Best Picture and Best Director.

He won his first Oscar for 1993's "Schindler's List," which won both Best Picture and Best Director.

Source: IMDb

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He went on to win another Oscar for "Saving Private Ryan," as well as nominations for "War Horse," "Lincoln," and "The Post."

He went on to win another Oscar for "Saving Private Ryan," as well as nominations for "War Horse," "Lincoln," and "The Post."

Source: IMDb

He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.

He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.

Source: HWOF

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And in 2015, Spielberg was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

And in 2015, Spielberg was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

Source: CNN

Spielberg is Jewish and has spoken publicly about how he was bullied for his religion as a child, which is partially what led him to found the USC Shoah Foundation in 1994 to videotape and preserve interviews with Holocaust survivors and witnesses. The foundation has collected 115,000 hours of video testimony.

Spielberg is Jewish and has spoken publicly about how he was bullied for his religion as a child, which is partially what led him to found the USC Shoah Foundation in 1994 to videotape and preserve interviews with Holocaust survivors and witnesses. The foundation has collected 115,000 hours of video testimony.

Source: NBC, USC Shoah Foundation

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