09. Miriam Adelson

Miriam Adelson is a wealthy individual with a net worth tied to her family’s substantial holdings in the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.

Before becoming a billionaire through her marriage to Sheldon Adelson, Miriam pursued a career in medicine. She worked as a physician specializing in internal and emergency medicine.

Today, at 77 years old, Miriam has an estimated net worth of 32 billion dollars, making her one of the richest heiresses in the world.

Miriam Adelson established the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Medical Research Foundation, which supported research into various medical conditions.

Moreover, in 2018, Miriam Adelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump, recognizing her contributions to medicine and philanthropy.