Forbes Magazine 15 Wealthiest Fictional Characters

13. Charles Bass

Net Worth: $1.1 billion
Source: Real Estate
Age: 18
Marital Status: Single
Hometown: Manhattan, N.Y.

Brooding, manipulative heir to deceased New York real estate legend Bart Bass wrestled control of multibillion-dollar family empire at height of real estate market. Promptly sold majority stake in Bass Industries to stepmother Lily van der Woodsen. Used proceeds to buy Empire Hotel, where 80% average occupancy and weeknight $75,000 bar takings has coffers swelling. Willing to go to great lengths for press: launched illegal hotel speakeasy to much fanfare; kissed man in ploy to make rival jealous; dates New York society fixture Blair Waldorf. Obtained a trademark on the phrase “I’m Chuck Bass.” Says it often. Daytime wardrobe embraces three P’s—purple, plaid and preppy. For night, three V’s—vests, velvet and Valentino. Rumors birth mother may still be alive could throw wrench in plans. New Member.