The Best Rich Kid Characters In TV History
Get your pocketbooks ready as we rank the best rich kid characters in TV history. Whether they’re protagonists, antagonists, or even just comic relief, these characters are known for putting their money where their mouth is.
Not all rich kid characters are actual kids: some, like Jean-Ralphio (Parks and Recreation) and Buster Bluth (Arrested Development), are grown adults whose immaturity and child-like behavior is played for laughs. These characters tend to be socially awkward, extremely superficial, and yes, very, very spoiled. Which of these characters do you like the most?
Vote up your picks for the greatest rich kid characters on television and feel free to add any characters you feel are missing from the list!
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