Daniel Craig Won't Leave Any Of His Fortune To His Children

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The "007" actor believes that "inheritance is quite distasteful" and plans to spend his money or get rid of it before he dies.

Generational wealth has been a hot topic as people are urged to create financial legacies. It is a subject that Master P regularly touches on as he edifies marginalized communities, and while many who have amassed fortunes in business and entertainment have trust funds for their children and leave behind millions in their wills, Daniel Craig's kids will not enjoy his fortune after he passes.

The 007 actor has two daughters, one with ex-wife Fiona Loudon and another with current wife, actress Rachel Weisz, and he recently spoke with Candis magazine where he explained why he will not be leaving behind any money to his children. Entertainment Tonight estimated that his worth may be around $160 million.

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"Isn't there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you've failed?" asked the actor. "I think Andrew Carnegie gave away what in today's money would be about $11 billion, which shows how rich he was because I'll bet he kept some of it, too."

"I don't want to leave great sums to the next generation," he added. "I think inheritance is quite distasteful. My philosophy is get rid of it or give it away before you go." Craig isn't the only celebrity who has decided that his children won't receive their fortunes; Gordan Ramsey, Sting, and Simon Cowell have also reportedly vowed to leave little to their kids if anything at all.

Do you agree with Craig's take?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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