What Is Adele's Net Worth and Career Earnings?
Adele, an immensely popular and successful British singer-songwriter, boasts a net worth of $220 million. As one of the most significant artists of her generation, she earned over $430 million between 2009 and 2019, primarily through record sales and concert performances. It's estimated that she earns around $60,000 daily from streaming royalties alone.
She skyrocketed to fame in 2008 with her debut album "19," which highlighted her powerful voice and emotional songwriting. Her second album, "21," released in 2011, propelled her to global stardom with hits like "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," and "Set Fire to the Rain." This album broke numerous sales records and garnered Adele six Grammy Awards.
Adele's third studio album, "25," debuted in 2015, featuring the chart-topping single "Hello." The album continued her trend of critical and commercial success, selling over 22 million copies worldwide and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Adele is celebrated for her incredible vocal range, heartfelt lyrics, and profound emotional connection with audiences. Her accolades include 15 Grammy Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards, and an Academy Award for the James Bond theme song "Skyfall."
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Early Life
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London. Raised by her mother after her father left when she was two, Adele moved to Brighton at nine and returned to London in 1999.
She graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon in 2006, where she was classmates with singers Leona Lewis and Jessie J. Initially focused on a career in A&R, Adele recorded a three-song demo, which a friend posted on Myspace, leading to her signing with XL Recordings in September 2006.
Music Career
Adele's breakthrough came with the release of "Hometown Glory" in October 2007. Her debut album, "19," in 2008 received critical acclaim and commercial success. By July 2009, it had sold 2.2 million copies worldwide and earned Adele two Grammy Awards.
Her second album, "21," released in 2011, topped charts in over 30 countries, with hits like "Someone Like You" and "Rolling in the Deep." "21" became the best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK, with over 3.4 million copies sold by December 2011.
Adele's third album, "25," released in November 2015, was the year's top-selling album worldwide, with 17.4 million copies sold. She toured in 2016 for the first time since 2011, drawing significant demand.
Among her other notable works is the James Bond theme song "Skyfall," which sold over five million copies and earned Adele a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Las Vegas Residency Earnings
Adele's Las Vegas residency, "Weekends with Adele," began in November 2022. Initially planned for 24 shows, the residency could generate $2 million per show, making it one of the highest-earning acts in Vegas history. The schedule has since expanded to include 100 shows.
Personal Life
Adele married Simon Konecki in 2016, and they have a son born in 2012. They announced their separation in April 2019 and finalized their divorce in March 2021. Adele did not have a prenuptial agreement, potentially leading to a substantial settlement.
During their marriage, they acquired a valuable real estate portfolio. In June 2016, they bought a home in Beverly Hills for $9.5 million. After their split, Adele purchased another Beverly Hills home for $10.65 million in May 2019. In 2021, Adele started dating American sports agent Rich Paul.
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Real Estate
Once based in an $11 million estate in West Sussex, Adele attempted to sell it in 2016 but did not find a buyer. In Beverly Hills, Adele owns several homes, including purchases in 2016 for $9.5 million, in 2019 for $10.65 million, and in May 2021 for $10 million from Nicole Richie. In December 2021, she paid $58 million for Sylvester Stallone's Beverly Park mansion.
Adele Career Earnings
- 2008: $10 million
- 2009: $5 million
- 2010: $5 million
- 2011: $15 million
- 2012: $18 million
- 2013: $30 million
- 2014: $70 million
- 2015: $60 million
- 2016: $80 million
- 2017: $70 million
- 2018: $20 million
- 2019: $20 million
- 2020:$10 million
- 2021: $20 million
Total: $433 million
Adele Net Worth Milestones
Adele's net worth was first reported at $5 million in 2009. She surpassed $20 million in 2011, $50 million in 2013, and $100 million in 2016. By 2019, her net worth exceeded $185 million, with career earnings totaling $383 million.
