What is Charlotte Church's Net Worth?
Charlotte Church is a Welsh singer-songwriter, actress, television presenter, and political activist with a net worth of $800 thousand. She gained fame at age 12 with her debut album, "Voice of an Angel," which sold millions of copies worldwide and displayed her extraordinary soprano voice. Later, she transitioned into pop music, releasing successful albums that combined her classical background with modern sounds.
Over her career, Church has performed for prestigious audiences like Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II. She has also collaborated with numerous artists from varied genres and explored acting in films and television shows such as "I'll Be There" and "Over the Rainbow."
Recently, Church has been active in political circles, known for her outspoken views on social issues. She has criticized the British press and advocated for causes like women's rights and climate change awareness.
Lost Fortune
Despite earning over $40 million at her peak, Charlotte has openly discussed the decline of her net worth. By 2010, her net worth reduced to $18 million, dropping to $10 million by 2013. In a 2014 BBC interview, she candidly admitted,
"I will have to work for the rest of my life, not because I want to but because I have to. The tax man is looking at my accounts, wondering where I'm hiding all my money."
She reiterated this in April 2024, stating, "I'm not a millionaire anymore."
Real Estate
In 2005, at age 20, Church bought a property in Cardiff for around $600,000 USD and later sold it for $1.17 million. She then acquired a manor with 20 acres in St Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan. In March 2024, a month before her financial revelation, she sold a house near Cardiff for $3 million, about $1 million more than its purchase price in 2010. She mentioned that financial pressure forced her to sell the home and relocate to a semi-detached house nearby.
Early Life
Born Charlotte Maria Reed on February 21, 1986, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. Her parents divorced early, and her mother remarried in 1992. In 1999, her stepfather James Church adopted her, and she was raised Roman Catholic.
Church embarked on her musical journey at age 11, performing Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" over the phone on British television show This Morning. That year, she also appeared on ITV's Big Big Talent Show. In 1999, Rupert Murdoch hired her to sing "Pie Jesu" at his wedding. This led to performances at famed venues like Royal Albert Hall and opening for Dame Shirley Bassey in Belgium. She received a scholarship to Howell's School Llandaff in Cardiff but left a year later to pursue her career.
Career
Church's debut album, "Voice of an Angel," dropped in 1998, featuring arias, sacred songs, and traditional pieces. It went double platinum in the U.K. and U.S., topping British classical crossover charts. Her second album, "Charlotte Church," came out in 1999, followed by "Dream a Dream" in 2000 and "Enchantment" in 2001. She also sang "All Love Can Be" for the film "A Beautiful Mind." In 2002, she released her greatest hits album, "Prelude."
Transitioning to pop music in 2005, Church released "Tissues and Issues," with four singles charting in the U.K.'s top 20. The album was released in the U.S. in 2009. Her final album, "Back to Scratch," was released in 2010, followed by four EPs: "Glitterbombed" (2012), "Two" (2013), "Three" (2013), and "Four" (2014).
Writing Career
At age 14, Church published her autobiography, "Voice of an Angel (My Life So Far)." She released a second autobiography, "Keep Smiling," in late 2007.
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Television Appearances
Church has featured on multiple TV shows. She appeared on Touched by an Angel, Heartbeat's 1999 Christmas special, and Have I Got News For You in 2002, 2003, and 2012.
The Charlotte Church Show debuted in 2006 and ran for three seasons, earning Church the Best Female Newcomer award at the 2006 British Comedy Awards.
In 2018, BBC One produced the documentary, "Charlotte Church: Inside My Brain," where Church explored mental health topics and current research.
Personal Life
Church was in a relationship with Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson. They had daughter Ruby Megan on September 20, 2007, and son Dexter Lloyd on January 11, 2009. They got engaged in April 2010 but split six weeks later.
In 2010, Church began dating musician Johnny Powell, and the couple married on October 4, 2017.
