Daniel Craig, best known for his role as James Bond, has revealed that he does not plan to leave his substantial fortune to his daughters.
The actor, whose wealth is estimated at $160 million, intends to follow in the philanthropic footsteps of icons like Andrew Carnegie.
“I think Andrew Carnegie gave away about $11 billion in today’s money, which shows how rich he was because I bet he kept some of it too. But I don’t want to leave large sums to the next generation. My philosophy is to get rid of it or give it away before you leave,” Craig explained.
Craig first became a father in 1992 when his daughter Ella was born from his marriage to Fiona Loudon. He later welcomed another daughter with actress Rachel Weisz. In addition to his biological children, Craig is also a stepfather to Henry, Weisz’s son from her previous relationship with director Darren Aronofsky.
The actor’s personal life has seen its share of public attention, particularly during his engagement to film producer Satsuki Mitchell. Their relationship ended when Craig developed feelings for Weisz, with the breakup becoming public fodder. Mitchell’s father disclosed that she was devastated by the sudden end of their relationship and the swift nature of Craig’s subsequent marriage to Weisz.
In a dramatic twist following their breakup, Mitchell reportedly used Craig’s credit card to withdraw $1 million. This bold move was part of her immediate response to their split, which her father says ultimately led her to a better path, asserting that the breakup was the best thing for her as she realized Craig was not the man she wanted.
As for his financial plans, Craig remains firm on his decision to not leave his wealth to his heirs, aiming instead to contribute to charitable causes.
