Simon Cowell has an eye-watering net worth, but not a penny of it will go to his son
He made the decision years back
Simon Cowell has always been our favourite brutally honest TV judge, the one whose raised eyebrow could crush a pop star’s dreams quicker than a bad high note.
From iconic talent shows to music-industry matchmaking, he’s shaped more chart-toppers and reality moments than most of us have had hairstyles.
But while we’ve watched him build a jaw-dropping career, what really has people talking in 2025 isn’t just how much he’s worth, it’s what he plans to do with that money.
Because shockingly, his son won’t be inheriting it…
What is Simon Cowell’s net worth in 2025?
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Simon Cowell’s net worth in 2025 sits at roughly $600 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
That staggering sum is the result of decades spent building a pop-culture empire. From creating and judging smash-hit shows like The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent to producing hit music acts and licensing formats around the world.
As both a television face and behind-the-scenes producer, Simon has earned from every conceivable angle, a judge’s paycheck, production profits, music royalties, and international format deals.
Even now, at 66 years old, he isn’t exactly slowing down.
He’s still very much in the game, shaping what modern pop stardom looks like with his new Netflix show, The Next Act.
That continued activity means his wealth remains not just solid, but active, constantly evolving as new shows are conceived, produced, and aired globally.
Why won’t his son get an inheritance?
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Here’s the part that’s turned heads.
Simon Cowell has publicly declared he will not be leaving his $600 million fortune to his 11-year-old son Eric Cowell.
Instead, Simon plans to donate the entirety of his wealth to charitable causes, specifically those supporting children and dogs, two issues he’s long cared about, per a 2013 report from The Mirror.
Simon has explained that the reason is simple. He doesn’t believe in passing down generational wealth.
He sees the legacy he wants to leave as being about opportunity, hard work, and giving back, not a trust fund, reported E! News.
He wants his son to build his own life, without the safety net of inherited millions. As he once said, his own parents supported his education, after that, he was on his own.
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