Cheryl Cole Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Fight for This Love’ Singer Worth?

Cheryl Cole net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2024. Cheryl Cole is a British singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality. born on June 30, 1983. She gained fame as part of the pop girl group Girls Aloud formed in 2002 through the TV show “Popstars: The Rivals.” By 2012, Girls Aloud became the UK’s best-selling girl group of the 21st century. They had 20 consecutive top ten singles in the UK including four number ones and five platinum-selling albums with five Brit Award nominations.

After a break in 2013, the group reunited for a tour in 2024. During her time with Girls Aloud, Cheryl also launched a solo career in April 2009 releasing four studio albums from 2009 to 2014: “3 Words Messy,” “Little Raindrops,” “A Million Lights,” and “Only Human.” Her solo singles like “Fight for This Love” and “Call My Name” topped the UK charts making her the first British female solo artist with five number-one hits a record she held until 2018.

Cheryl Cole became a judge on “The X Factor” UK in 2008 mentoring winners Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry. She left after series seven but later returned for series eleven and twelve. She also judged “The Greatest Dancer” from 2019 to 2020 and made her stage debut in 2023.

Known for her fashion sense, Cheryl is a style icon and has graced the covers of British Vogue Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. She was also a face of L’Oréal from 2009 to 2018.

What is Cheryl Cole Net Worth in 2024?

Cheryl Cole is a British singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality with a net worth of $40 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Cheryl Cole’s net worth primarily comes from her successful career in music and television.

She first gained fame as a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, which achieved significant commercial success. After the group disbanded, Cheryl launched a solo music career, releasing several hit albums and singles.

Additionally, she earned substantial income as a judge on popular TV talent shows like “The X Factor” in the UK. Her involvement in endorsements, fashion ventures, and other entertainment projects also contributed to her wealth. Overall, her diverse career in the entertainment industry is the main source of her net worth.

Cheryl Cole’s Early Life and Education

Cheryl Ann Tweedy born on June 30, 1983, in Newcastle upon Tyne grew up in council estates in Walker and Heaton. She is one of five children of Joan Callaghan. Cheryl’s parents were together for over ten years but separated when she was 11. After her first marriage ended, Cheryl Cole had two children with Garry Tweedy.

From a young age, Cheryl Cole showed an interest in dancing. She started sequence dancing at four and attended a summer course at the Royal Ballet School when she was nine. At seven she appeared in a British Gas commercial and later showcased her dancing skills on TV shows like “Gimme 5” in 1993.

Cheryl Cole’s Career

Popstars: The Rivals and Girls Aloud

Cheryl Cole tried out for a TV show called “Popstars: The Rivals” in 2002. The goal was to form a boy band and a girl group who would compete for the top spot on the UK Singles Chart at Christmas. She sang “Have You Ever” in her audition and was chosen as one of the finalists by judges Pete Waterman, Louis Walsh, and Geri Halliwell. Each week contestants performed live and the one with the fewest votes from viewers would be eliminated. Cheryl almost got eliminated twice but made it into the girl group when she received enough votes on November 30, 2002.

This group became Girls Aloud and their first single “Sound of the Underground” topped the UK charts making them the fastest band to reach number one after being formed. They released their debut album in May 2003 which went platinum and had several number-one singles.

Girls Aloud experimented with different pop styles and worked with Brian Higgins and his team Xenomania earning praise for their innovative approach. By 2010 they had amassed a £30 million fortune and set records in the Guinness World Records for their success.

The X Factor

Cheryl Cole later joined “The X Factor” UK as a judge replacing Sharon Osbourne. She mentored winning contestants in consecutive series and became known for her role on the show. She also briefly joined the US version of “The X Factor” but returned to the UK series after a short stint.

Cheryl’s solo career took off with her debut album “3 Words” in 2009 featuring hits like “Fight for This Love.” Her second album “Messy Little Raindrops” followed in 2010 both achieving success in the UK charts.

She also hosted a TV special called “Cheryl Cole’s Night In” and toured with the Black Eyed Peas. In a revealing interview on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, she discussed her personal life including her marriage divorce, and battle with malaria drawing a record audience for the show.

A Million Lights

Cheryl released her third album “A Million Lights” on June 18, 2012. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number two selling 34934 copies in the first week. This album was her first not to debut at number one or sell over 100000 copies in its opening week, unlike her previous ones. Despite this, it still earned a gold certification in the UK for selling 100000 copies.

The lead single “Call My Name” became her third number-one hit on the UK Singles Chart selling 152001 digital copies. It was the fastest-selling single of 2012 in the UK until later that year. The album’s second single “Under the Sun” reached number 13 on the UK charts.

To support “A Million Lights” Cheryl embarked on her first solo tour the A Million Lights Tour which included 11 shows across the UK and Ireland. She also offered fans a chance to meet her backstage for £350 which sparked some criticism due to its high price.

In June 2012, Cheryl Cole performed with Gary Barlow at the Diamond Jubilee Concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. Later that year she returned to “The X Factor” UK as an assistant to Gary Barlow.

In November 2012, Girls Aloud reunited for their 10th anniversary releasing “Something New” as their comeback single which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. They also released a greatest hits album and embarked on a farewell tour in 2013 before disbanding.

The X Factor return

From 2014 to 2017, Cheryl released her fourth studio album “Only Human” featuring hits like “Crazy Stupid Love” and “I Don’t Care” both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. She also returned as a judge on “The X Factor” UK during this time.

Cheryl Cole has continued to work on music television and stage projects including serving as a dance captain on “The Greatest Dancer” and starring in a “West End” play in 2023. In 2024, she reunited with Girls Aloud for a tour marking their 21st anniversary.

Cheryl Cole’s Personal Life

Relationships

Cheryl Cole started dating Ashley Cole an England and Chelsea footballer in September 2004. They got engaged in June 2005 after he proposed in Dubai. They got married on 15 July 2006, in Barnet London with exclusive rights to their wedding photos sold to OK! magazine for about £1 million.

In February 2010, Cheryl announced they were separating and in May of that year, she filed for divorce citing Ashley’s infidelity. The divorce was finalized on 3 September.

In July 2014, Cheryl married French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini after a short courtship. They separated later and Cheryl then started dating singer Liam Payne whom she had met when he was a contestant on “The X Factor.”

Her divorce from Fernandez-Versini was completed in October 2016. Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne had a son together in March 2017 but announced their breakup in July 2018.

Family Genealogy

In December 2016, Cheryl appeared on the BBC One show “Who Do You Think You Are”? investigating her family history. She discovered that her ancestors included coal miners and mariners.

Cheryl was involved in a legal issue in January 2003 when she was charged with assault after an incident in a nightclub. She was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm but cleared of racially aggravated assault. She was sentenced to community service and ordered to pay compensation and legal costs.

Cheryl Cole has been a longtime supporter of the Labour Party and publicly supported same-sex marriage in 2012.

Cheryl Cole’s Philanthropy

In 2004, Girls Aloud released a version of the Pretenders’ song “I’ll Stand by You” as the official single for the BBC’s charity event Children in Need. Three years later they teamed up with Sugababes to cover “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith and Run DMC for Comic Relief at the request of Richard Curtis.

In March 2009, Cheryl climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to support Comic Relief organized by Gary Barlow. She was joined by fellow Girls Aloud members Kimberley Walsh, Alesha Dixon, Fearne Cotton, Denise Van Outen, Chris Moyles, Ben Shephard, Ronan Keating, and Barlow himself.

They also contributed to Comic Relief by recording messages for the BT Speaking Clock raising funds. The group successfully reached Kilimanjaro’s summit on March 7, 2009, raising £3.5 million.

In February 2011, Cheryl launched the Cheryl Cole Foundation in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support disadvantaged young people in the North East. She later auctioned dresses to raise funds for the foundation.

In September 2011, Cheryl Cole visited British soldiers in Afghanistan earning the title of “Forces’ sweetheart.” In January 2015, she started another charity called Cheryl’s Trust with The Prince’s Trust aiming to raise £2 million to build a center in Newcastle for 4000 disadvantaged young people. Cheryl has engaged in various fundraising activities including partnerships with Prizeo and Greggs.

By November 2016, Cheryl Cole had become an ambassador for Childline a charity providing support for children in need.

Cheryl Cole’s Other ventures

Cheryl Cole known for her time in Girls Aloud collaborated with Eylure to launch five different sets of false eyelashes. Each set was designed by a different member of the group. In 2010 they also introduced festival-themed lashes. To mark their tenth anniversary, Cheryl Cole and her bandmates created charm bracelets for Pandora. These bracelets were available either as a complete set or as a starter bracelet. From 2009 until 2018 Cheryl represented L’Oréal in the UK.

Cheryl’s first official book “Through My Eyes” was published on September 30, 2010, by Bantam Press. It gives readers a glimpse into her life in the recording studio backstage during tours behind the scenes at “The X Factor” and at various photo shoots and award ceremonies. She described the book as a collection of moments memories and images with the people closest to her.

Cheryl has been the focus of several unauthorized biographies and books detailing her relationship with and divorce from Ashley Cole. Her autobiography “Cheryl: My Story” was released on October 11, 2012. The book covers her childhood her rise to fame with Girls Aloud and her relationships with Simon Cowell and Ashley Cole. By February 2013 it had sold 27,5000 copies and earned £2.5 million. Cheryl Cole expanded her brand in August 2014 by launching her first fragrance StormFlower.