What Is Marc Anthony's Net Worth?
Marc Anthony, an American actor, singer, entrepreneur, and producer, has a net worth of $80 million. He is the best-selling salsa artist in history, with over 30 million albums sold worldwide. In 2023, "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked Anthony at #167 on its "200 Greatest Singers of All Time" list. Marc's notable personal life includes his former marriage to Jennifer Lopez, with whom he has twins, Emme and Max.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally as Marc Anthony, was born on September 16, 1968, in New York City. Raised in East Harlem as the youngest of eight children, Anthony grew up in a Roman Catholic household with parents hailing from Puerto Rico. His mother, Guillermina, was a housewife, and his father, Felipe, was a hospital cafeteria worker and musician. He learned music from his father, who taught him to sing in both Spanish and English.
Marc began his career as a session vocalist for freestyle and underground New York house music acts. He later became a songwriter and backing vocalist for pop acts like Menudo and the Latin Rascals. To distinguish himself, he adopted the stage name Marc Anthony. He rose to fame by performing a style of salsa influenced by African American and urban genres he grew up with.
Music Career
Marc Anthony's debut album "Rebel" came out in 1988 on Bluedog Records. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he contributed to several projects, including writing and producing the song "Boy I've Been Told" for Sa-Fire and participating in several freestyle club hits.
Initially hesitant to pursue salsa, Marc changed his mind and released his Spanish-language debut, "Otra Nota," in 1993 through RMM Records. His 1995 album "Todo a Su Tiempo" earned him a "Billboard" Award and a Grammy nomination. Marc's 1997 album "Contra La Corriente" included his first #1 single on the "Billboard" Hot Latin Tracks, "Y Hubo Alguien," and was the first salsa album to enter the "Billboard" 200 chart.
In 1999, following the success of Spanish-language artists like Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias, Anthony released his English-language album "Marc Anthony." It debuted at #8 on the "Billboard" 200 and was certified triple platinum. Anthony's music career continued with albums like "Libre" (2001), "Mended" (2002), "Amar Sin Mentiras" (2004), "Valió la Pena" (2004), "El Cantante" (2007), "Iconos" (2010), "3.0" (2013), "Opus" (2019), and "Pa'llá Voy" (2022).
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Acting
Marc Anthony ventured into acting with supporting roles in movies such as "Hackers" (1995), "Big Night" (1996), and "The Substitute" (1996). He also starred in the 1998 stage musical "The Capeman" alongside Rubén Blades and Ednita Nazario. Anthony's other film roles include "Bringing Out the Dead" (1999), "In the Time of the Butterflies" (2001), "Man On Fire" (2004), "El Cantante" (2007), and "In the Heights" (2021). On television, he guest-starred in the TNT medical drama "HawthoRNe" and was the executive music producer for the show.
In 2011, Anthony co-created the Latin talent series "Q'Viva! The Chosen" with Simon Fuller, featuring him and Jennifer Lopez traveling across 21 countries to discover new talents. He also appeared as a guest mentor on the second season of "The X Factor" in 2012.
Other Ventures
Marc Anthony co-founded the Maestro Cares Foundation in 2012 with entrepreneur Henry Cárdenas. Their work includes opening an orphanage in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in 2014, and a youth home and school in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 2015. In 2009, Anthony became a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins. He also founded the entertainment company Magnus Media in 2015.
Personal Life
Marc Anthony has had a colorful personal life. He dated Debbie Rosado, with whom he shares a daughter born in 1994 and an adopted son. From 1996 to 1998, he was in a relationship with actress Claudette Lali. He married former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres in 2000, and they have two sons. After briefly separating in 2002, they divorced in 2004.
In 2004, Anthony married singer Jennifer Lopez. They have twins, Emme and Maximillian, born in 2008. They separated in 2011 and officially divorced in 2014. In November 2014, Anthony married model Shannon de Lima, and they divorced in 2017.
In May 2022, Marc Anthony got engaged to Miss Universe Paraguay, Nadia Ferreira. They married in January 2023, with David Beckham and Carlos Slim serving as best men. On Valentine's Day 2023, they announced they were expecting a child, Anthony's seventh and Ferreira's first.
Real Estate
In June 2021, Marc bought a luxury condo in Miami for $11 million. He listed it for $14 million a year later but failed to sell it. It was relisted in April 2024 for $11.4 million.
In July 2018, Anthony purchased a $19 million mansion in Coral Gables, Florida. He sold it in May 2021 for $22.4 million, making a $3.4 million profit. He also owned a property in Tarzana, California, which he bought for $4.125 million and sold for $3.2 million in 2018.
Marc also owns estates in Long Island, New York, and a 10,000-square-foot compound in the Dominican Republic at Casa de Campo, featuring two pools and multiple cabanas.
