Stavros Niarchos comes from a world of luxury and high taste. He was born Stavros Niarchos III, on April 17, 1985, to the legendary Stavros Niarchos family, well-known at some point in history for owning some of the world’s largest supertankers. Niarchos has kept the family name in the spotlight from his not-so-business-like dealings. His multi-billionaire shipping tycoon grandfather, Stavros Niarchos I, whom he is aptly named after, didn’t start poor either. Stavros Niarchos I was also born into a wealthy family and had a rich heiress for a mother.
Most notable in the life of the late patriarch was his rivalry with fellow businessman Aristotle Onassis in the oil shipping business. His socialite grandson, however, has appeared to have very different interests than his grandfather. Well-known for his high-profile relationships, Niarchos has remained a subject of media gossip over the years. If you’re interested in learning more about the luxurious and celebrity life of Stavros Niarchos III, here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about him until now.
1. Stavros Niarchos’ Net Worth
It would be odd if we didn’t start off this list with how rich this billionaire heir actually is. His grandfather was estimated to be worth $12 billion at the time of his death in 1996, and although Stavros Niarchos I left 20% of his fortune to a charitable trust, he left the other part to his three sons, a daughter, a nephew, and a great nephew. Stavros Niarchos III, the oldest grandson of the shipping magnate, is estimated to be worth $120 million. However, the value of his personal fortune and assets is expected to skyrocket once he legally acquires the family estates.
2. Stavros Niarchos Sports’ Leisure
Apart from being the heir of a wealthy Greek family, Stavros Niarchos III is also renowned for his professional kiteboarding skills. He is one of the most famous kiteboarders and is also referred to as one of the richest kite/skateboarders, which should not come as a surprise given his family name. Niarchos loves to kiteboard during his spare time and on holidays.
3. An Interesting Résumé of High-Profile Relationships
In the world of celebrity dating, it’s not unusual to see billionaire kids having romantic ties to movie stars, musicians, and supermodels. Stavros Niarchos has certainly had his fair share of such high-profile relationships. Being the grandson of a billionaire comes with certain privileges, and Niarchos didn’t fail to take advantage after finding himself in the same circles as models, actresses, and other socialites. He reportedly had an on-again, off-again relationship with Paris Hilton. Niarchos has also been linked with actresses Lindsay Lohan and Mary-Kate Olsen. He once enjoyed a seven-year romance with model Jessica Hart which unfortunately did not end in a marriage.
4. His Breakup With Mary-Kate Olsen Affected Her Studies
Mary-Kate Olsen is one of many celebrities reported to have had a romantic relationship with Stavros Niarchos. The American actress and fashion designer began dating Niarchos in 2015. Unfortunately, the relationship did not last very long before they split. The break-up devastated the actress, as she admitted that she had to take a break from her studies.
5. Stavros Niarchos Was Involved In A Jaw-Breaking Altercation
While fights between socialites at a club are common, the story behind this particular brawl drew some attention because it involved the former owner of Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Adam Hock, and a group of young adults with old money. Reports suggest that Stavros Niarchos was with his friend, Monaco Prince Pierre Casiraghi, grandson of Grace Kelly, for a night of partying. An altercation broke out, and Adam Hock took matters into his own hands and punched the Monaco Princes in his jaw. Of the incident, Hock, 47, said he was defending himself and the models seated at his table after the prince and Niarchos became “belligerent” and “aggressive” because he was seated at a better table.
6. Stavros Niarchos Intended on Having a Career in Film
Stavros Niarchos has had quite a few peculiar interests in his life. Primarily growing up in Paris, France, Niarchos attended a catholic private school college, Stanislas de Paris. He then spent his last year of high school at the prestigious prep school Seabury Hall in Maui, Hawaii. In May 2007, he graduated from the University of Southern California Film School, intending to further a film career. He ended up not becoming a movie star, but this did not stop the wealthy Niarchos from dating actresses.
7. Stavros Niarchos Is Married To An Heiress/Businesswoman
After having a slew of romantic relationships that continuously made headlines, Stavros Niarchos again made headlines in July 2019 when he engaged Russian heiress and businesswoman Dasha Zhukova. The couple married in Paris a few months later, on October 11, 2019. Dasha Zhukova, who was previously married to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich and had two children from that marriage, is the co-founder of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow. She is the daughter of oil trader Alexander Zhukov and molecular biologist Yelena Zhukova. Niarchos and Zhukova have a son, born in 2021, named Philip, after Niarchos’s father.
8. Stavros Niarchos Beverly Hills Homes
Price tags don’t seem much of a concern when living in luxury. In 2021, Stavros Niarchos purchased Celine, creative director Hedi Slimane’s mid-century Beverly Hills home for $13.5 million – $4 million under the original asking price. The 4,600 square-foot home was built in 1961 by vaunted modernist architect Rex Lotery and featured five bedrooms along with six bathrooms. The property also boasts a bridge built over the reflecting pool, a double-sided fireplace, a library/media lounge, and a gourmet kitchen. According to Dirt, the home is “hewn from a choice mixture of steel and glass.” In addition to this property, Niarchos owns a $12.8 million Kronish house in Beverly Hills. In 2019, he was reported to have purchased the house in front of the Kronish property for $15 million.
9. Stavros Niarchos’ Brother Is An Art Collector
Theodorakis Niarchos, an ardent art enthusiast, is the younger brother of Stavros Niarchos. While the older Niarchos developed a passionate love for kiteboarding, his younger brother found more comfort in art collections. His love for art reportedly developed at age nine while visiting museums in France. He then went on to study art history at the university, wanting to pursue a career as a collector. According to Interview Magazine, Theo Niarchos owns a massive art gallery in Los Angeles, where he curates a collection of art exhibits from his friends and renowned artists.
10. Stavros Niarchos’s Mother Is Victoria Guinness
As if being born into the wealth of the Stavros Niarchos family and getting married to a Russian heiress wasn’t enough, Niarchos’ mother also comes from a famous family. Victoria Christina Niarchos, born on January 30, 1960, is a member of the banking branch of the Guinness beer clan. She is the third and former wife of Philip Niarchos, father of Stavros Niarchos.
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