From family scandals to handbag scams: Where the Rich Kids of Instagram are now.

They were the faces of excess. The Rich Kids of Instagram era was a cultural moment; part reality show, part cautionary tale.

They were the children of billionaires and tycoons who thought nothing of spraying champagne on private jets or calling the rest of us "peasants".

A decade later, their glossy feeds have faded, and reality has come knocking. One of the most notorious "rich kids", Jack Watkin, has just been sentenced to six years in prison for scamming friends and family out of nearly £200,000 (approx $400,00AUD).

Here's what happened to him, and some of the other Rich Kids of Instagram, after the cameras behind the 2015 documentary stopped rolling.

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Jack Watkin.

Jack Watkin, once known for calling his family the "British Kardashians", is now behind bars.

After the show, the 26-year-old posed as a wealthy businessman running a designer handbag company, convincing investors, including his own father, to give him hundreds of thousands of pounds.

He promised big returns from selling Hermès handbags, but neither the bags nor the profits ever existed.

Instead, he used the cash to fund his lavish lifestyle.

Image: Instagram/JackWatkin/Cheshire Police

An investigation was launched in 2022, when one victim became suspicious of Watkin's excuses and reported him to the Metropolitan Police, BBC reports. The investigation, carried out by Cheshire Constabulary's Economic Crime Unit, uncovered a string of victims, as well as a large amount of luxury goods, and hotel bills.

When police seized Watkin's mobile phone, detectives allegedly found indecent photographs of children and animals.

In June this year, Watkin pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud. This month, he was sentenced to six years in prison, including time for separate offences involving the creation of indecent images. He must spend 10 years registered as a sex offender, and be subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The court heard Watkin had "deluded himself" into believing his own influencer persona.

Detective Constable Gareth Yates, of Cheshire Constabulary Economic Crime Unit said: "Not only did Watkin deceive his victims by befriending them and taking thousands from them, but he was also hiding a depraved secret habit, sickening his victims further after his hideous secret was uncovered when his mobile phones were downloaded by specialist officers."

"It was never going to end well, and his downfall was inevitable. Eventually, his lies caught up with him and he is now facing the consequences of his deceit, and his perversions."

Timothy Drake.

Timothy Drake, whose family made their money from the diamond business, once bragged about getting Botox since age 14.

Fast-forward to last year, and he reportedly became a vocal supporter of MAGA politics, campaigning for Donald Trump during the 2024 election.

Now, there isn't much known about him as his Instagram is private.

But, his bio says he is living a plant-based life.

Image: Channel4/Instagram/@thetimothydrake

Lana Scolaro.

Lana Scolaro was the quintessential party heiress, whose father made his fortune in mining. But she has since rebranded herself as a DJ and music producer.

She's performed around the world, released singles like Kitty and Deepend, and launched creative ventures in fashion and jewellery.

Now in her 30s, Scolaro splits her time between Ibiza, London and Monaco.

Image: Channel4/Instagram/@lanascolaro

In 2013 she made headlines when she was photographed in a compromising position with musician Robin Thicke, who was married at the time.

Thicke has since divorced.

Clarisse Lafleur.

Clarisse Lafleur was once best known for her couture wardrobe and old-money attitude. But Lafleur, whose grandfather Jacques Lafleur was a French politician, has traded luxury labels for a PhD.

The New Caledonian-born social media star is now based in Australia and is studying at Bond University.

"My thesis is looking at family offices and focuses on engaging the next generation in business families," she wrote on Instagram.

"It's taking a lot of my time, energy and life but I'm loving every minute of it! Get ready to call me Dr Lafleur in a couple of years."

Image: Instagram/@clarisselafleur

Julia Stakhiva.

When Rich Kids of Instagram aired, Ukrainian-born Julia Stakhiva became known for her unfiltered attitude, with lines such as, "Anyone can be rich but not everyone can be beautiful".

After the cameras stopped rolling, her life took a quieter turn.

Stakhiva reportedly moved back to Russia, where she's studying at MGIMO University in Moscow.

Image: Channel4/@juliastakhiva

Ezra J. William.

Ezra Williams is the son of an Indonesian real estate tycoon who rose to fame on Rich Kids of Instagram.

A socialite and fashionista, he now boasts a following of more than 85,000 people on Instagram.

Ezra J. William. Image: Getty.

He's often found gracing fashion shows when New York, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks kick off.

He's friends with the likes of Paris and Nicky Hilton, as well as billionaire heiress and reality star Dorothy Wang.

He's also ventured into the hospitality business as a business partner to select venues. In 2023, he announced his second venture, Ma-De, which he opened in partnership with chef Cédric Vongerichten and wife Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten.

The restaurant "focuses on seafood and vegetable dishes and the inspiration is to bring some warmth, tropical beaches of Bali to New York City," according to his Instagram.

Feature Image: Instagram/Channel4.