What is Nick Carter's Net Worth?
Nick Carter is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor with a net worth of $35 million. As a member of the iconic boy band Backstreet Boys, Carter contributed significantly to their global success, selling millions of albums worldwide. His contributions have resulted in one of the most celebrated careers in boy band history, complemented by several world tours that entertained massive audiences internationally.
Besides his work with the Backstreet Boys, Carter has pursued a solo career with multiple albums that showcase his diverse musical abilities, including pop, rock, and alternative genres.
Early Life
Nickolas Gene Carter was born on January 28th, 1980, in Jamestown, New York. His family moved to Florida, where his mother recognized his singing talent and ensured he received professional training. Alongside singing lessons, Carter learned various dance forms at a young age.
Emerging as a child actor, Carter appeared in commercials and school theater productions, eventually landing a background role in Edward Scissorhands. His passion for music continued to grow, eventually leading him to meet future members of the Backstreet Boys through auditions.
Career
At 12, Nick Carter auditioned for the Backstreet Boys and The Mickey Mouse Club but chose the former. The Backstreet Boys were formed in 1993 when Carter was 13. Despite his young age, he became a key member of the band. The group released their debut album Backstreet Boys in 1996, followed by Backstreet's Back in 1997.
The band faced financial issues when Lou Pearlman was exposed for financial misconduct, yet they released Millennium in 1999, which went 13 times platinum. In 2000, they released Black & Blue after securing a $60 million contract with JIVE.
Nick Carter left the group in 2002 to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut album Now or Never with hits like "Help Me."
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In 2004, Carter rejoined the Backstreet Boys to release Never Gone and subsequent albums, including Unbreakable, This Is Us, In a World Like This, and DNA. In 2011, he released his second solo album, I'm Taking Off, followed by All American in 2015, featuring collaborations with artists like Avril Lavigne and Jordan Knight.
Film and Television
Nick Carter's film and television career started in 2002 with roles in series like American Dreams and 8 Simple Rules. He starred in the horror film The Hollow in 2004.
Carter starred in the 2006 reality series House of Carters with his siblings and later in VH1's 2014 reality show I Heart Nick Carter. In 2015, he participated in the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars, finishing second. His other notable projects include the 2013 film This Is the End, 2016's Dead 7, and judging the competition series "Boy Band" in 2017. In 2020, he appeared on season four of "The Masked Singer."
Personal Life
Nick Carter has dated several celebrities, including Paris Hilton. In 2008, he met Lauren Kitt, who he married in 2014. They have three children together.
In 2019, Carter took out a restraining order against his brother Aaron Carter due to credible threats against their lives amid a family feud. Additionally, Nick Carter has faced accusations of sexual misconduct and has struggled with substance abuse issues, all of which he has publicly contested.
