How did MacKenzie Scott get rich? Jess Bezos’ ex-wife gives away $4.2 billion in four months!
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott just announced her latest charity donations in a new blog post, but how did she get so rich? Let’s find out.
With a net worth of over $60 million, MacKenzie Scott has recently become the 18th wealthiest person in the world, with the top spots being taken by her ex-husband Jeff Bezos and other tech giants Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
In May 2019, she signed the Giving Pledge, committing to giving away at least half of her wealth, and she’s already given away $4.2 billion in the past four months to help with pandemic relief.
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SpaceX’s Starship SN8 vehicle descends back to its landing site at Boca Chica, Texas. Credit: Isis Valencia / Spaceflight Now
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