Ever wonder how the Cullens became so rich in the Twilight Saga? The vampire clan lives in an elegant mansion in the middle of the forest, has some luxury cars and it is possible to notice that the members wear designer brands. However, books written by Stephenie Meyer and the film adaptations never really explained how the family founded by Carlisle manages to maintain such a high standard of living.
What is known on the subject is that, among all members of the clan, Carlisle is the richest. The character, played on the big screen by the actor Peter Facinelli, is the oldest member of the family, that is, he has been accumulating wealth for many years. According to the Consumer portal (via ScreenHant) the vampire’s net worth is estimated at $34.1 billion. Carlisle even made the Forbes list of the richest characters. The last ranking published was in 2013 and in it, the vampire had a fortune of US$ 46 billion.
Carlisle is a doctor, but all that money doesn’t just come from the salaries he receives. It’s kind of unlikely that the Cullens have all that money just from the work of the founder of the clan, since he always operated in small towns and rural areas. That way, much of the fortune comes from investments.
The Cullens carry out long-term planning, since, in addition to Carlisle’s work, they make shrewd investments with the help of Alice, who manages to predict some changes in the stock market, which allows there not to be so many mistakes. They also have a reduction in expenses that is almost impossible for humans: with food, since they don’t need food to stay alive, and with medical expenses, since they are vampires.
But it’s not just Carlisle who has a fortune within the clan: Edward has his family heritage. Even with the protagonist and the other vampires of the clan having their own money, the founder of the Cullens supports his adopted children in financial matters. The coven’s wealth is emphasized throughout the saga, and many Forks have questioned the source of the family’s wealth.
Despite the fact that the clan always tries to stay out of the spotlight due to its nature, having such wealth does not help much. The Cullens became so wealthy due to a mixture of smart investments, the use of gifts and being immortal, which allows them to have time on their side to earn so much money. It is noteworthy that their fortune can grow every year.
Source: Recreio
