Robert F Kennedy Jr overcame the trauma of his father's and uncle's assassinations and conquered serious drug problems to shine as a trailblazing environmental lawyer and eco activist.

However, he then found himself facing huge controversy for pushing crackpot health-related conspiracy theories, as well as anti-vaccine misinformation.

As the outspoken scion of America's foremost political dynasty embarks on a bid for the White House – making him the fourth Kennedy to run for US president – read on for the lowdown on Robert F Kennedy Jr's chequered career and multimillion-dollar fortune. All dollar amounts in US dollars.

JFK’s controversial nephew, and how he makes his millions