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A fascinating world full of luxury, power and influence Between a glamor facade and real feelings! The secret lives of the super rich
As a celebrity expert, Frauke Ludowig is very familiar with the world of the beautiful and rich.
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They own luxury villas, yachts and private jets!
A life that seems unattainable for most. The super-rich fascinate with their success stories, their extravagance and an everyday life that takes place in its own cosmos. It is a world of power, influence and secrets. A new documentary follows families who speak surprisingly openly about their path to the top. How did they get their wealth? What does your everyday life look like? A look into a world that fascinates many but only a few really know.
A look behind the scenes at the super rich
Private jets, villas and designer clothes! Such images appear all the time on social networks. But what is it really like to live with millions in your account? This is exactly where “Frauke Ludowig – The Secret Life of the Super Rich” comes in and looks not only at the glitz and glamor, but also at the people behind the fortune. The RTL presenter takes us into a world of luxury, power and carefully guarded secrets, sometimes dazzling and sometimes merciless.
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In the first episode, the documentary follows families who could hardly be more different but who still have one thing in common: a life of prosperity. In Los Angeles, Jannik Olander and Ricarda Rose open the doors to their world between a jewelry empire, luxury real estate and baby happiness. Her little son Teddy grows up in a villa that is worth several million euros. According to Jannik, he built his wealth on his own and reached international stars with his jewelry brand. Meanwhile, Ricarda works as a high-end real estate agent and shows how business is done in a city where even $25 million homes are still negotiable.
A million dollar baby in the middle of high society
For Jannik and Ricarda it's not just about wealth, but also about the question of how a child grows up in luxury without losing touch with reality. Designer clothing, exclusive shopping tours on Rodeo Drive and a baby shower with a corresponding price tag are all part of it for the family. At the same time, the parents emphasize that their son should later learn that money doesn't just fall from the sky.
What is particularly exciting is the contrast between everyday life and the state of emergency. Ricarda continues to work while heavily pregnant, negotiating with customers about luxury items and also organizing her life as an expectant mother. Shortly afterwards the baby arrives and family life is suddenly turned upside down.
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Greifswald instead of Monaco, but there are millions here too
The Hasl family lives completely differently in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Sven and Martina Hasl speak unusually openly about their wealth and show their Wilhelminian style villa in Greifswald. The self-made millionaire comes from a humble background and built his fortune through real estate. The family now owns more than 100 units.
But the documentary doesn't just show the appeal of wealth. With the Hasls it also becomes clear what dark sides a fortune can bring with it. A break-in severely shocks the family and permanently changes their sense of security. Cameras, surveillance and new protective measures are suddenly becoming an integral part of everyday life.
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At the same time, the next generation is already coming along. Son Daniel is supposed to grow into the family business and take over at some point. “Frauke Ludowig – The Secret Life of the Super Rich” also tells about a question that concerns many wealthy families: What actually happens to wealth when parents let go?
Luxury children between boarding school, credit cards and clear rules
Miriam “Mimi” Ihrt lives on the Côte d'Azur with her children Ava and Louis between Monaco and Saint-Tropez. The backdrop looks like it comes from another world. Huge property, pool, horse ranch, international schools and vacation with friends in a luxury home. Nevertheless, Mimi definitely doesn't want one thing: spoiled rich kids. This is exactly where one of the most exciting parts of the show comes from.
Mimi tries to raise her children in a down-to-earth way despite having millions of dollars. Son Louis attends an elite boarding school in the USA, daughter Ava goes to school in Monaco and even earns her own money by making homemade bracelets. Between the yacht trip, the beach club and shopping, the family always asks the same question: How much luxury is normal and where should limits be set? When raising her children, Mimi has to master a difficult balancing act: between being wealthy and being well-mannered.
Between fascination and everyday family life
This is precisely what makes “Frauke Ludowig – The Secret Life of the Super Rich” so interesting. The documentary doesn't just show expensive houses, cars or parties. She talks about ambition, origins, upbringing and how differently people deal with a lot of money. Sometimes this world seems glamorous, sometimes bizarre and sometimes surprisingly approachable. Because even where millions have long since become part of everyday life, there is stress with children, discussions about values and the worry that prosperity will at some point be more of a burden than good.
The first episode of “Frauke Ludowig – The Secret Life of the Super Rich” is available on RTL+ in the stream and on May 1, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. on RTL.
Sources used: RTL
