Forbes' Billion-Dollar Heiresses to Watch are Rich in Deed

They may have been born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but they've proved that a blue bloodline is no substitute for hard work. The women on Forbes magazine's annual list of Billionaire Heiresses to Watch dazzled with go-getting, not gallivanting. (Take that, Paris Hilton!).

In embracing substance over celebrity, Forbes narrowed its pedigreed power pack to a dynamic generation that learned at Daddy's knee before conquering industry, technology, retail and public service. All put their privileged might into charity work -- a must to qualify this time around, Forbes said.

Pop must be proud. We've singled out some of the biggest go-getters on this year's list. You can check out the full list here.