What is Jack Antonoff's Net Worth?
Jack Antonoff is an American musician, producer, and songwriter with a net worth of $50 million. Known for being a member of the bands Bleachers and Fun, he initially gained attention as the lead singer of Steel Train. Notably, Antonoff has made a significant impact in the music industry by collaborating with other artists, notably Taylor Swift, working on seven of her studio albums and winning ten Grammys, including three consecutive Producer of the Year awards (2022-2024).
In 2002, he co-founded Steel Train, signing with Drive-Thru Records and releasing three studio albums. In 2008, he joined Fun, with Nate Ruess as the frontman. Fun won Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "We Are Young" in 2013. Their second album, Some Nights, achieved considerable success, featuring hits like "We Are Young," "Some Nights," and "Carry On." Antonoff co-wrote "Brave" with Sara Bareilles and has written for various artists, including Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift.
Early Life and Education
Jack Antonoff was born on March 31, 1984, in Bergenfield, New Jersey, to Jewish parents Shira and Rick. His younger sister, Sarah, passed away from brain cancer. Antonoff attended Solomon Schechter Day School and the Professional Children's School in Manhattan. At 14, he formed a punk rock band called Outline with his friends, releasing an EP and an album. Outline performed at various venues nationwide.
Steel Train
In 2002, Antonoff formed Steel Train with Scott Irby-Ranniar, adding drummer Matthias Gruber, Evan Winiker, and Matthew Goldman. The band released two EPs, three studio albums, and toured extensively before their final show in 2013.
Fun.
In 2008, Antonoff joined Fun as the guitarist and drummer, alongside Nate Ruess and Andrew Dost. Their debut album "Aim and Ignite" was released in 2009. Their breakthrough came with the 2012 album "Some Nights," which included the number-one single "We Are Young." The band received six Grammy nominations and won Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "We Are Young." In 2014, Fun contributed "Sight of the Sun" to the HBO series "Girls" and debuted "Harsh Lights" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." The band went on hiatus shortly after.
Bleachers
In 2014, Antonoff announced his solo project, Bleachers. The debut single "I Wanna Get Better" and the album "Strange Desire" followed, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200. Their second album, "Gone Now," came out in 2017, and "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night" was released in 2021. Bleachers also launched a Google Play docuseries called "Thank You and Sorry."
Taylor Swift
Antonoff’s collaboration with Taylor Swift started in 2013 with "Sweeter than Fiction" for the film "One Chance." He co-wrote and produced several tracks on her album "1989," winning a Grammy for Album of the Year. The partnership continued with "Reputation," "Lover," and subsequent albums such as "Folklore," "Evermore," and "Midnights." They also worked together on re-recorded albums like "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)." In 2024, they collaborated on "The Tortured Poets Department."
Other Producing and Songwriting Credits
Antonoff has collaborated with numerous artists. In 2017, he co-wrote and produced Lorde's "Melodrama" and later "Solar Power." He produced the soundtrack for "Love, Simon," featuring Bleachers. In 2019, he worked on Lana Del Rey's "Norman Fucking Rockwell!," along with subsequent albums. His notable works include Sara Bareilles's "Brave," Pink's "Beautiful Trauma," and St. Vincent's "Masseduction" and "Daddy's Home." He won the Grammy for Best Rock Song with "Masseduction" and Best Alternative Music Album with "Daddy's Home." Antonoff has also collaborated with Florence and the Machine, Carly Rae Jepsen, the Chicks, the 1975, and Tegan and Sara.
Shadow of the City
In 2015, Antonoff founded the music festival Shadow of the City, held annually at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The festival supports the Ally Coalition, an organization he co-founded with his sister Rachel. Performers have included Bleachers, Charli XCX, Clams Casino, Hayley Kiyoko, and Beach Slang.
Film Appearances
Antonoff appeared as Baby Goya in the 2015 film "Hello, My Name is Doris," starring Sally Field. In 2021, he featured in Edgar Wright's documentary "The Sparks Brothers," discussing his admiration for the band.
Personal Life
Antonoff dated actress Scarlett Johansson from 2001 to 2002 and later Lena Dunham until 2018. He married actress Margaret Qualley in 2023. Antonoff has been open about his struggles with anxiety, OCD, and depression, seeking therapy and medications to manage these conditions. His germaphobia was intensified after a pneumonia episode in 2011 while recording with Fun.
