The Fabulous Life Of Oracle Heiress Megan Ellison

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Megan Ellison was born on January 31, 1986 in Santa Clara County, California. Her mother is Barbara Boothe, Larry Ellison's third wife. The couple was married in 1983 and split in 1986, when Megan was only four months old. Like her father, Megan was rebellious and tough from a young age. She posted this photo of herself to her Twitter account with the caption, "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else."

Megan Ellison was born on January 31, 1986 in Santa Clara County, California. Her mother is Barbara Boothe, Larry Ellison's third wife. The couple was married in 1983 and split in 1986, when Megan was only four months old. Like her father, Megan was rebellious and tough from a young age. She posted this photo of herself to her Twitter account with the caption, "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else."

Source: Vanity Fair, Twitter

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Though Larry lives the flashy life you'd expect of a multi-billionaire, his ex-wife Barbara leads a quieter existence as the owner of Wild Turkey Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon. She started raising horses in Woodside, California while her children were still young and now takes care of more than 100 of them on the 215-acre farm.

Though Larry lives the flashy life you'd expect of a multi-billionaire, his ex-wife Barbara leads a quieter existence as the owner of Wild Turkey Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon. She started raising horses in Woodside, California while her children were still young and now takes care of more than 100 of them on the 215-acre farm.

Source: Vanity Fair, Wild Turkey Farm

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When Megan was young, she began to develop an interest in horses during visits to her mother's Woodside spread. She started competing in some of the top riding competitions in the country, including the Young Rider Championships. She's seen here on a stallion named LioCalyon, competing in a High Juniors competition in Los Angeles.

When Megan was young, she began to develop an interest in horses during visits to her mother's Woodside spread. She started competing in some of the top riding competitions in the country, including the Young Rider Championships. She's seen here on a stallion named LioCalyon, competing in a High Juniors competition in Los Angeles.

Source: Vanity Fair, Wild Turkey Farm

Still, despite being raised primarily by their mother, both Megan and her brother David were spoiled rotten by Larry. The siblings have both gone on to pursue careers in the film industry, and are said to be highly competitive with each other. A source told Vanity Fair that thanks to Larry, Megan has "a real understanding about money. In the halls of his jet, she's seen some world-class hustlers."

Still, despite being raised primarily by their mother, both Megan and her brother David were spoiled rotten by Larry. The siblings have both gone on to pursue careers in the film industry, and are said to be highly competitive with each other. A source told Vanity Fair that thanks to Larry, Megan has "a real understanding about money. In the halls of his jet, she's seen some world-class hustlers."

Source: Vanity Fair

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The kids often went on vacations with their father, and Megan once boated in St. Tropez with Khaled, son of Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed. Her first car as a teenager was a Lexus 430SC convertible like the one seen here, though she has since upgraded to a grey 1989 Aston Martin.

The kids often went on vacations with their father, and Megan once boated in St. Tropez with Khaled, son of Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed. Her first car as a teenager was a Lexus 430SC convertible like the one seen here, though she has since upgraded to a grey 1989 Aston Martin.

Source: Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Times, Forbes

Megan spent two semesters at USC's School of Cinematic Arts before dropping out to travel the world in 2005. One of her destinations was the Himalayas, where she spent some time trekking on a mountain called Annapurna.

Megan spent two semesters at USC's School of Cinematic Arts before dropping out to travel the world in 2005. One of her destinations was the Himalayas, where she spent some time trekking on a mountain called Annapurna.

Source: Los Angeles Times

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That mountain would later inspire the name for her movie production company, Annapurna Pictures. After returning from her travels, she began financing a series of low-budget films. For a time, she was mentored by Dreamworks cofounder David Geffen, a friend of her father. It wasn't until 2011, when on her 25th birthday she was granted access to a great deal of trust-fund wealth, that her career really began to take off.

That mountain would later inspire the name for her movie production company, Annapurna Pictures. After returning from her travels, she began financing a series of low-budget films. For a time, she was mentored by Dreamworks cofounder David Geffen, a friend of her father. It wasn't until 2011, when on her 25th birthday she was granted access to a great deal of trust-fund wealth, that her career really began to take off.

Source: New York Times, Los Angeles Times

It was around that time that she bought three homes in the Bird Streets neighborhood of Hollywood, where she based the headquarters of the new production company. The work atmosphere was casual, and the team often held meetings by the pool.

It was around that time that she bought three homes in the Bird Streets neighborhood of Hollywood, where she based the headquarters of the new production company. The work atmosphere was casual, and the team often held meetings by the pool.

Source: Los Angeles Times

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Annapurna has found a great deal of success in recent years. Ellison's first major producing credit was "True Grit," which she financed with her brother David. In 2012, she produced "Zero Dark Thirty," which earned multiple Best Picture nominations. Ellison celebrated the wrap of the shoot by yachting around St. Tropez and Portofino with a group of friends that included Jessica Chastain, who won an Oscar for her role in Ellison's film.

Annapurna has found a great deal of success in recent years. Ellison's first major producing credit was "True Grit," which she financed with her brother David. In 2012, she produced "Zero Dark Thirty," which earned multiple Best Picture nominations. Ellison celebrated the wrap of the shoot by yachting around St. Tropez and Portofino with a group of friends that included Jessica Chastain, who won an Oscar for her role in Ellison's film.

Source: Vanity Fair

In 2013, she produced the critically acclaimed "American Hustle" and "Her," both of which starred Amy Adams. Adams won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her role in "American Hustle."

In 2013, she produced the critically acclaimed "American Hustle" and "Her," both of which starred Amy Adams. Adams won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her role in "American Hustle."

Source: IMDB

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Her most recent production is "Foxcatcher," a biopic starring Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Steve Carrell, and Vanessa Redgrave. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews and will be released in the U.S. in November 2014.

Her most recent production is "Foxcatcher," a biopic starring Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Steve Carrell, and Vanessa Redgrave. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews and will be released in the U.S. in November 2014.

Source: Metro, IMDB

Like her mansion-collecting father, Ellison has also made a name for herself as a real estate tycoon. After Annapurna learned that it was being evicted from its Hollywood Hills headquarters, Ellision sold all three of the Bird Street homes for a combined $46.7 million. She reportedly netted $14.15 million in the deals, which were completed in November of 2013.

Like her mansion-collecting father, Ellison has also made a name for herself as a real estate tycoon. After Annapurna learned that it was being evicted from its Hollywood Hills headquarters, Ellision sold all three of the Bird Street homes for a combined $46.7 million. She reportedly netted $14.15 million in the deals, which were completed in November of 2013.

Source: The Real Estalker, Twitter

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In January of 2014, she paid $30 million for this 9,204-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Complete with a grotto pool, a volleyball court, and incredible views of the city, the home is certainly fit for a major Hollywood player.

In January of 2014, she paid $30 million for this 9,204-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Complete with a grotto pool, a volleyball court, and incredible views of the city, the home is certainly fit for a major Hollywood player.

Source: Curbed LA

In June of 2013, she paid $2.8 million for a one-bedroom penthouse apartment in Lower Manhattan's Police Building. The apartment, which previously served as the radio room for the city's police department, is the perfect pied-à-terre for when she's in the Big Apple.

In June of 2013, she paid $2.8 million for a one-bedroom penthouse apartment in Lower Manhattan's Police Building. The apartment, which previously served as the radio room for the city's police department, is the perfect pied-à-terre for when she's in the Big Apple.

Source: The Real Deal

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The 28-year-old often shares photos of her travels around the world. In March, she went snowboarding in the Swiss Alps with girlfriend Robyn Shapiro.

The 28-year-old often shares photos of her travels around the world. In March, she went snowboarding in the Swiss Alps with girlfriend Robyn Shapiro.

Source: Twitter

The week before, she stopped to take a selfie on the top of a sand dune in the Sahara Desert.

The week before, she stopped to take a selfie on the top of a sand dune in the Sahara Desert.

Source: Twitter

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Her cat, Riad, was a souvenir from the trip to Morocco.

Her cat, Riad, was a souvenir from the trip to Morocco.

Source: Twitter

In July, she go-carted in Lebanon with director and close friend Spike Jonze. The pair had visited a camp for Syrian and Palestinian refugees the day before.

In July, she go-carted in Lebanon with director and close friend Spike Jonze. The pair had visited a camp for Syrian and Palestinian refugees the day before.

Source: Twitter

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