Gordon Ramsay went from ‘drinking powdered milk in council house’ to richer than Beyonce… but 6 kids ‘won’t see a penny’

...but 6 kids ‘won’t see a penny’

Gordon Ramsay has amassed a staggering £610million fortune, making him reportedly richer than Beyonce.

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But the chef has insisted his six kids "won't see a penny" of it, claiming he wants them to make their own way in life, just like he did.

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Gordon was brought up "skint" on a Warwickshire council estate, where he recalled using powdered milk and eating free school meals.

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He was a promising footballer but plagued by injuries, including a career-ending knee surgery that saw him turn to the kitchen.

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Gordon, 57, subsequently earned a degree in hotel management in 1987, paving the way for his illustrious hospitality career which saw him work with the world's top chefs.

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He launched his restaurant empire in 1997 and then went on to become a household name, bagging 17 Michelin stars and lucrative TV deals.

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The dad-of-six's assets now include 23 properties, eight cars and two luxury yachts and reportedly takes home £90million a year.

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