Alice Walton
Alice Walton is the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and has focused on curating art, rather than working for Walmart like her siblings.
Entrepreneur
October 7, 1949
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Alice Walton, an American heiress and philanthropist, is best known as the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. She has made a name for herself as the founder of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, which showcases works by renowned artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol. Walton is also actively involved in the Walton Family Foundation, where she concentrates on education reform and conservation initiatives. As one of the world’s wealthiest women, she has consistently featured on Forbes’ list of billionaires. Notably, unlike her siblings who pursued careers at Walmart, Alice Walton chose to follow her passion for art curation.
