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  3. 15 years after 11 uber-wealthy heirs appeared in the controversial documentary 'Born Rich," here's where they are - from the White House to the Amazon
  4. 15 years after 11 uber-wealthy heirs appeared in the controversial documentary 'Born Rich," here's where they are - from the White House to the Amazon

15 years after 11 uber-wealthy heirs appeared in the controversial documentary 'Born Rich," here's where they are - from the White House to the Amazon

15 years after 11 uber-wealthy heirs appeared in the controversial documentary 'Born Rich," here's where they are -  from the White House to the Amazon
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Georgina Bloomberg

Georgina Bloomberg

Georgina Bloomberg, the 34-year-old second daughter of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, is heir to one of the biggest fortunes in the world. Forbes estimates that Bloomberg is worth $49.8 billion.

That's part of the reason she made headlines when she declared at 19 that "having the last name Bloomberg sucks" in "Born Rich."

In the years since the documentary, Bloomberg has established herself as a top equestrian and philanthropist with a passion for animal rights. She's also come around to be more accepting of her family name, telling Town and Country, "It's a last name that now I'm proud of. At 19, I wasn't."

Stephanie Ercklentz

Stephanie Ercklentz

In the documentary, finance heiress Stephanie Ercklentz said she had never dated outside of her "social background," The Daily Mail reported.

She's since married powerhouse investor Chase Coleman III, tying the knot with him in Palm Beach in 2005. Coleman is worth $2.2. billion, according to Forbes.

The heiress and her husband are both private people, Town and Country reported, and have kept a low profile in the press for years.

Christina Floyd

Christina Floyd

Christina Floyd, the daughter of famous golfer Raymond Floyd, attended Wake Forest University and graduated with a degree in art history.

Floyd remained close friends with fellow "Born Rich" star Ivanka Trump over the years, Town and Country reported. Putting her art history degree to good use, she worked at Sotheby's, where she met art dealer Emmanuel Di Donna, before leaving to run her own firm, Floyd Contemporary.

According to 27east.com, she married Di Donna in 2010, in a beachside ceremony in Mexico.

Cody Franchetti

Cody Franchetti

Italian baron and textiles heir Cody Franchetti made some pretty over-the-top statements over the course of his "Born Rich" interviews.

But he never regretted appearing in the film, he told Town and Country. He said he tried to channel his newfound fame into a career in show business, before changing his mind and becoming a self-described "recluse" in Manhattan.

He's published a number of academic articles on history, history, philosophy, and literature, and earned his masters in modern European studies from Columbia University.

Juliet Hartford

Juliet Hartford

Back in 2003, A&P heir Juliet Hartford told The Observer that she might have opted to skip appearing in "Born Rich" had she known how many people were going to see it.

In the years since the documentary aired, Hartford largely avoided the spotlight — although she does have a personal website showing a gallery of photos . She spent years caring for her father Huntington, who had become addicted to drugs, Vanity Fair reported. He passed away in 2008.

Josiah Cheston Hornblowe

Josiah Cheston Hornblowe

Josiah Hornblower — the namesake and descendant of the Continental Congress delegate — is an heir of the Whitney and Vanderbilt families.

He told Town and Country that he probably wouldn't skip appearing on "Born Rich" if he could do it all over.

He married Jocelyn Hunter in 2007, according to The New York Times. Bloomberg lists Hornblower as having founded biotch company Pelican Therapeutics and is the cofounder and managing member of Blue Pine Partners, LLC. He now resides in Austin, Texas.

Jamie Johnson

Jamie Johnson

"Born Rich" director Jamie Johnson followed up his debut with another film about wealth. "The One Percent," which looked into how the super-rich amass and retain wealthy, came out in 2006. His byline has appeared in The New York Times and Vanity Fair.

He also launched a now-shuttered menswear line in 2010. Town and Country reported he's currently got two non-documentary film projects in the works.

S.I. Newhouse IV

S.I. Newhouse IV

S.I. Newhouse IV reportedly didn't have any hard feelings toward Johnson after the documentary came out. In fact, the Conde Nast publishing heir was flattered to have been asked to appear.

Newhouse went on to graduate with a degree in English from Haverford College. He married Sheila Bhashyam in 2009.

In the years since the movie came out, it appears the publishing heir is pursuing the family business. On LinkedIn, Newhouse is listed as a marketing manager at Conde Nast.

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump

Out of all of the "Born Rich" stars, Ivanka Trump has had the most meteoric rise, thanks to her father Donald Trump's decision to run for president in 2016.

But, according to Town and Country, the documentary was the vehicle that helped her ultimately launch her own brand.

As a teenager, Trump began modeling. After studying at Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania — her father's alma mater — she went to work for the family business. She also appeared alongside her father on some seasons of "The Apprentice," and ultimately launched her own retail brand.

Today, Trump and her husband and fellow real estate scion Jared Kushner both advise US President Donald Trump. Trump has received a barrage of criticism from ethics groups for continuing to promote her brand from the White House, Business Insider's Eliza Relman reported.

Benjamin Luke Weil

Benjamin Luke Weil

Benjamin Luke Weil didn't just regret appearing in "Born Rich." He unsuccessfully sued director Jamie Johnson in order to get his scenes expunged from the final product.

In one interview, Weil famously speculated that his status as the son of Scientific Games Corporation CEO A. Lorne Weil was the only thing keeping him in Brown University, despite his sub-par grades and attendance.

A judge ultimately ruled in Johnson's favor.

A few years after the documentary came out, Weil reportedly ran into trouble with the law. Dealbreaker reported that Weil was arrested on charges of beating his girlfriend and an acquaintance. According to the Observer, he was held in a Tribeca detention center.

Today, Town and Country reported that Weil founded a South America-focused investment firm called Andina Acquisition Corporation and spends time launching ventures "near the Amazon."

Carlo von Zeitschel

Carlo von Zeitschel

Carlo von Zeitschel's royal blood landed him an appearance on "Born Rich" — he's the great grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

But the heir reportedly was displeased with how the documentary portrayed him. Town and Country reported that after the film came out, he went to work at Morgan Stanley and then launched a Soho art gallery.

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