Highlights

• Candy Spelling's net worth is reportedly $600 million, which she has managed to maintain from her late husband Aaron Spelling's financial legacy.
• Candy Spelling has been careful with her money, with expenses coming out of her net worth. She may have also earned her own income from book publishing deals and property transactions.
• Despite her massive wealth, Candy's relationship with her daughter Tori Spelling is strained, possibly due to financial issues. Candy has given her children some money, but it wasn't much compared to their father's wealth.

The Spelling family has always been the subject of much speculation, especially after the late Aaron Spelling's passing. He was a force in the entertainment industry and had a hand in many popular TV shows. He and his wife Candy were also part of the Hollywood elite, appearing at events and rubbing elbows with all the other famous folks.

But after Aaron Spelling passed away, cracks seemed to appear in his family's facade, as talk of money showed just how divided Candy Spelling was from her two children. Interestingly, though Aaron Spelling died in the early 2000s, Candy Spelling seems to have maintained her net worth from that time. Here's how she's been careful with money — and the drama it has caused in her personal life.

Candy Spelling's Net Worth Comes From Her Late Husband, Aaron Spelling

The late Aaron Spelling was worth $600 million, Candy's exact worth today

Candy Spelling's net worth is reportedly $600 million, an interesting fact since her late husband Aaron was worth $600M at the time of his death. Over the years (Aaron passed away in 2006), the money clearly had to have shifted, but it seems Candy has done an excellent job of maintaining her husband's financial legacy.

Because Candy has had some expenses over the years, which ostensibly would come out of her net worth, it makes sense to assume that she has been receiving some kind of residual from her late husband's work.

Candy may have earned her own income from various book publishing deals and even as a Broadway producer. Funds also shifted when Candy bought and sold properties, including Spelling Manor.

Candy once listed a Malibu mansion for $23 million, and her beloved condo is said to be worth $47 million. Despite things like traveling abroad to shop for luxury doorknobs, it seems Candy has held onto her wealth rather well over the years.

Yet Spelling is also said to be a philanthropist, donating to various organizations. Little information is available about any other splurges she may have invested in, such as cars or additional properties.

Despite the matriarch's massive net worth, it's said that Candy and her daughter Tori Spelling don't have the best relationship, and part of the issue might be finances.

Candy Spelling Has Been Known To Share Her Cash — But Sparingly

Candy Spelling has given her kids money and offered Tori Spelling a house

When Aaron Spelling passed away, most of his money went straight to his wife. The Spelling siblings, Tori and Randy, each received a share of their father's cash, but it wasn't much. Tori and Randy Spelling were said to have received $800K each, a tiny fraction of their dad's wealth.

Candy Spelling did let Tori and her former husband Dean McDermott live in a home she owned, but according to Tori, mold issues drove the family out of the property. The home was purchased by Candy for around $2 million, hinting that she might be relatively frugal with her money.

After Tori moved out of the home her mother owned, she and her kids stayed in an RV amid rumors that Candy refused to help them out. Around that time, Candy Spelling turned off her Instagram comments, likely due to the flood of criticism over her not appearing to help her impoverished daughter.

As of December 2023, commenting is permitted on Candy's Instagram, but a message is displayed suggesting they are limited.

How Does Candy Spelling Make Money?

Candy Spelling does 'work,' but her cash flow may be more or less consistent

Candy Spelling has produced a handful of Broadway shows, but her other earnings are a bit muddled. For example, it's said that Candy owns an expansive art collection, which is probably worth millions.

Over the years, Candy reportedly sold some of the pieces off, a few million at a time. This might be one way she keeps her net worth up, as the market can change and art pieces can increase in value. Of course, Candy may also have her art appraised regularly, which could, in itself, increase her net worth.

Spelling has also appeared on various TV shows, including two shortlived TV series centering on selling the family home and finding a new luxury accommodation afterward. There's no word on whether Candy helped finance those projects, or if she was approached with a deal.

Candy has also had various interviews on different shows, chatting with hosts like Oprah over the years.

Through it all, Candy appears to have kept a tight grip on her finances, putting money away at a faster rate than she's taking it out. But with a built-in cashflow from her late husband's projects, it seems the Spelling estate will only continue to grow.