Madonna Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Madonna is a renowned American musical artist and entertainer with a net worth of $850 million. Dubbed the “Queen of Pop,” her career began in the early 1980s with the release of her debut single “Everybody” and self-titled album. Madonna quickly gained global stardom with hits like “Material Girl” and “Like a Virgin.” Throughout her career, she has combined catchy pop melodies with provocative imagery and explored themes of religion and sexuality. Madonna’s evolution in the late 1990s and 2000s, with albums like “Ray of Light” and “Music,” showcased her versatility and relevance in the music industry. An influencer in film and fashion, Madonna’s impact extends beyond music. Her live performances, notably the “Sticky & Sweet Tour,” have set records and redefined pop music concerts. While she has won numerous accolades like seven Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe, Madonna is not a billionaire, contrary to popular belief. Nonetheless, her influence as an entertainment icon and businesswoman is undeniable.

Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone in 1958, began her career as a dancer in Michigan before moving to New York City to pursue music. She signed with Sire Records and gained fame with hits like “Everybody” and “Like a Virgin.” Madonna’s musical career has spanned over ten studio albums, each showcasing her unique style and evolving sound.Names some of her notable albums are “Stories” (1994), “American Life” (2003), “Hard Candy” (2008), “Rebel Heart” (2015), and “Madame X” (2019), among others. With over 300 million records sold globally, Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 upon her first year of eligibility.

Continuing her successful career, Madonna kicked off “The Celebration Tour” in January 2023, which extended until April 2024. In June 2023, she collaborated on the track “Popular” with The Weeknd and Playboi Carti for the drama series “The Idol.”

Exploring Other Interests

Aside from her music career, Madonna has excelled as an actress, winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1996 film “Evita.” Her filmography includes appearances in “Desperately Seeking Susan” (1985), “Dick Tracy” (1990), and “A League of Their Own” (1992). Madonna also produced and wrote the documentary “I Am Because We Are” (2008) and directed the film “Filth and Wisdom” (2008).

Movie Earnings

Madonna earned $80,000 for “Desperately Seeking Susan” in 1985 and $1 million the following year for a film with Sean Penn. In 1993, she received her highest film salary of $2.5 million plus a percentage of the box office revenue for “Body of Evidence.” Madonna also made shrewd business decisions such as founding Maverick in 1992 and launching fashion brands like “Material Girl” and “Truth or Dare by Madonna.”

Madonna has nurtured multiple fashion brands and businesses. She initiated her collaboration with H&M in 2007 and Dolce & Gabbana. Additionally, she established MG Icon LLC with Guy Oseary and Iconix Brand Group to oversee lifestyle and fashion brands like “Material Girl” and “Truth or Dare by Madonna.” Madonna expanded her ventures internationally with the launch of skincare products under MDNA Skin in Japan, followed by expansions into Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the U.S. in 2017. Over her lengthy career, Madonna has forged numerous brand partnerships and endorsement deals, including a notable one with Pepsi in January 1989.

Her Personal Life

In October 1996, Madonna welcomed her daughter with fitness trainer Carlos Leon, with their relationship concluding in May 1997. She met director Guy Ritchie in 1998, and they had their son in August 2000. Madonna also adopted her son David from Malawi in 2006. Married in December 2000, Madonna and Ritchie divorced in 2008, with Ritchie receiving a settlement of between £50-60 million ($66.67-80 million). In February 2017, Madonna adopted twin sisters. Madonna has six children: Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy, Stella, and Estere.

As of March 2023, Madonna is romantically linked with 29-year-old NYC boxing coach Josh Popper.

Her Art Collection

Madonna possesses a valuable art collection estimated at a minimum of $100 million, potentially valued much higher in certain art markets. Her collection includes works from famous artists like Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Diego Rivera, Damien Hirst, and Marilyn Minter.

Her Real Estate Holdings

Unsurprisingly, Madonna boasts an impressive real estate portfolio with properties worldwide. She previously owned six properties in London alone, although it’s uncertain how many she retains following her divorce.

For decades, Madonna has owned a townhouse in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The Georgian townhouse spans over 12,000 square feet with 26 rooms, including 13 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, nine fireplaces, and a large garden. Madonna also acquired an 18th-century mansion in Sintra, Portugal, in 2017, and previously sold a New York City apartment for $16 million in 2013. Apart from these, Madonna holds a 50-acre equestrian property in Bridgehampton, New York, among other properties across the globe.

In 2003, during her marriage to Guy Ritchie,Madonna paid an incredible $12 million to Guy Richie for a Beverly Hills mansion, previously owned by actress Sela Ward and her venture capitalist husband Howard Sherman. The property, sitting on 1.25 gated acres, included a 17,000 square-foot home with nine bedrooms, a full-size home theater, a gym, a pool, and a tennis court. Initially listed for sale by Madonna in 2012 for $28 million, the mansion eventually sold in 2013 for $19.5 million to Rockstar energy drink founder Russell Weiner, who later listed it in 2018 for $35 million.

In April 2021, Madonna purchased The Weeknd’s mansion in Hidden Hills, California for $20 million only to list it in April 2022 for $26 million. By March 2023, she had reduced the asking price to $23.5 million, finally finding a buyer in June 2023 for $23 million. You can view a video tour here: