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Let's be real here - who doesn't absolutely love Hollywood dynasties? Those family powerhouses who have a shared love for show business and somehow all turn into stars of some sort? One has to wonder sometimes what exactly is in those genes that makes these families so incredibly talented. You can't build a successful career based entirely on your family name - you must be talented as well!
A great example of this is, of course, the Coppola family. After all, not everyone can brag about having a Wikipedia page dedicated solely to their family tree. But how much of a fortune did the members of the Coppola family manage to amass during their time as artists? If you're curious, then keep reading - we're laying down the net worth of the most successful and prominent members of this dynasty!
David Shire - $100,000 To $1 Million
David Shire was once the brother in law of well-renowned movie director Frances Ford Coppola upon marrying his sister Talia Rose Coppola, who then became Talia Shire. Even though the two of them got divorced and he ended up marrying for a second time, he's still an honorary member of the Coppola family.
David Shire had a prominent career as a songwriter and composer of stage musicals, film and television scores. Some of his best work includes the blockbuster movie All The President's Men and Saturday Night Fever. Now 82 years-old, Shire is retired from the glam life, and suite comfortably so. According to Net Worth Stats, the talented composer is worth somewhere between $100,000 and $1 Million. Not too bad!
Roman Coppola - $100,000 To $1 Million
Roman Coppola is one of the son's of Francis Ford Coppola, and cousin to the very famous actor Nicolas Cage, who was actually born Nicolas Kim Coppola - but more on that later! Born in 1965, Roman shares the same love as his parents and siblings for the art of filmmaking, and is one of the most talented screenwriters and producers in Hollywood today. Some of his most famous work includes Mozart In The Jungle and Moonrise KingdomI.
In his earlier days, he had cameos in some of his father's most famous projects, where he most likely developed a passion for the world of movies. As of 2019, Roman is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. According to Net Worth Stats, Coppola's net worth sits between $100,000 and $1 Million.
Talia Rose Coppola - $20 Million
Talia Rose Coppola is sister to Francis Ford Coppola, and was once married to composer David Shire. Much like her brother, Talia was soon in love with anything related to movies, and she shoot her shot at the world of acting, and she became one of the most prominent actresses of her time. Her roles in the Godfather movies and in the Rocky series granted her two Oscar nominations, amongst many others.
She's still working in her craft here and there, but as far as we're concerned, Talia as amassed more than enough wealth for a lifetime, with Celebrity Net Worth putting her net worth at a staggering $20 million.
Thomas Mars - $20 Million
Thomas Mars became an official member of the Coppola family upon marrying Sofia Coppola, daughter to Francis Ford Coppola, and niece to Talia Rose Coppola. Even though his craft doesn't surround acting or movies, he's still very much involved with art. Only where Thomas is concerned, it's all about music.
Born Thomas Pablo Croquet, Mars is the leading singer of the French indie pop band Phoenix, who enjoys mainstream success in its country of origin and beyond. According to Net Worth List, Thomas' music career has been prolific enough to grant him a net worth of $2o million.
Eleanor Coppola - $20 Million
The apple of Francis Ford Coppola's eye is Eleanor Coppola, the wife of the famous director, and mother to Sofia and Roman. Eleanor is a documentary filmmaker, artist, and writer, whose incredibly popular project Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse put her on the map. Later on, her husband and children became her favourite topics to write and produce documentaries about.
Her last project came out in 2016, and Coppola seems to be enjoying the beautiful life her $20 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth, now allows her to do.
Nicolas Kim Coppola (Nicolas Cage) - $25 Million
This might actually come as a surprise to many, but beloved actor Nicolas Cage is actually a part of the Coppola family, as nephew to Francis Ford Coppola, and cousin to Sofia and Roman. Much like his extended family, Cage decided to make a living for himself by stealing the Declaration of Independence. Okay, we're just kidding!
Nicolas Cage became an extremely successful actor pretty much from the get go, with projects including City of Angels, Birdy, Peggy Sue Got Married, and Leaving Las Vegas. The last one granted him the Academy Award for best actor, amongst many other honours. As of right now, according to Wealthy Gorilla, Cage is worth $25 million.
Sofia Coppola - $30 Million
The youngest Coppola is also one of the most talented out of the bunch. She definitely inherited her father's love for directing movies, probably thanks to her appearances as an actress in some of her father's most prominent films. But as time went by, Sofia was quick to prove to the world she was just as good at directing as her father.
Some of her most notorious work includes The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, The Bling Ring, and Lost In Translation. Her achievements speak for themselves, and Sofia can brag about her Academy Award win, her several other nominations for prestigious awards, and, of course, a $30 million net worth, as estimated by Celebrity Net Worth. We can't wait to see what she does next!
Francis Ford Coppola - $300 Million
And closing the list is the patriarch of the family, none other than Francis Ford Coppola himself. Undoubtedly one of the most famous and talented directors, producers, and writers of his generations, Coppola is the one to thank for for masterpieces like The Godfather, The Conversation, Apocalipse Now, and Bram Stoker's Dracula.
With his movies totalling a staggering 80 total nominations for Academy Awards alone, it's no wonder this is the richest and most famous Coppola of the bunch. A decades old career in the industry such as this one ends up amounting to a $300 million net worth, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.