Joel Madden net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2024. Joel Madden is an American Singer, songwriter, and record producer born March 11, 1979. He’s the lead singer for the rock band Good Charlotte. Joel also performs in the pop rock duo the Madden Brothers with his identical twin Benji Madden.
Joel Madden in Brief
| Full Name | Joel Rueben Madden |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Waldorf, Maryland, USA |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (175 cm) |
| Spouse | Nicole Richie |
| Children | Harlow Winter Kate Madden, Sparrow James Midnight Madden |
| Net Worth | $40 million |
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What is Joel Madden Net Worth in 2024?
Joel Madden is an American Singer, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth of $40 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Joel Madden’s net worth mainly comes from his successful music career as the lead singer of the rock band Good Charlotte. He has earned a significant amount of money from album sales, concerts, and tours.
Besides music, Joel has also made money through his work as a television personality, including his role as a coach on “The Voice” Australia.
Additionally, he has been involved in various business ventures and endorsements, which contribute to his overall wealth.
Joel Madden’s Early Life and Education
Joel Rueben Combs was born in Waldorf Maryland to Robin Madden and Roger Combs (who passed away in 2019). He has a twin brother Benji Madden who plays guitar and sings in their band Good Charlotte.
His older brother Josh Madden is also involved in the music industry and he has a younger sister Sarah Madden. Joel went to La Plata High School in La Plata Maryland.
Joel Madden’s Career
Good Charlotte
In 1995 when Joel Madden was just 16 he and his brother Benji along with a friend formed a band. After their initial band didn’t last they brought in Paul Thomas, Aaron Escolopio, and Billy Martin to create Good Charlotte named after a children’s book by Carol Beach York.
In 2001, Madden and Good Charlotte appeared in a cameo role in the film “Not Another Teen Movie” playing the band at the school prom. He also had cameo parts in “Fat Albert” and “Material Girls” (2006) and performed on the Nickelodeon show “The Naked Brothers Band.”
Madden launched a clothing line called MADE Clothing with his brothers Benji and Josh. The line eventually became DCMA Collective which they co-owned along with Tal Cooperman. The Madden brothers also run a production team named Dead Executives.
In November 2007, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie founded The Richie Madden Children’s Foundation to help families in need through an online registry. Madden is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In 2010, he and Benji participated in “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” a remake of the iconic charity song.
The Voice Australia
On November 23, 2011, Madden joined “The Voice Australia” as one of its original vocal coaches. He continued as a coach for several seasons with Benji joining him later. This role led him to relocate to Sydney.
Madden was featured on the track “Incomplete and All Alone” from Blood on the Dance Floor’s fifth studio album released on June 19, 2012. The track was a free download for album pre-orders.
In 2012, Joel Madden was a judge for the Independent Music Awards supporting emerging musicians. He also helped write and produce songs for the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer‘s debut album and their follow-up “Sounds Good Feels Good.”
Madden appeared in Alex Kunnari & Heikki L’s single “City of Sin” on July 12, 2013.
He and Benji formed The Madden Brothers and released their album Greetings from California on September 16, 2014. The title reflects their journey from making music in their bedrooms to where they are now.
In 2015, Joel Madden guest-starred on the TV series “Empire.” He was a coach on “The Voice Australia” from 2012 to 2014 then worked with Benji on “The Voice Kids” in 2014 and returned to the main series in 2015 and 2016. He won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent in 2013.
Ink Master
Since 2022, Madden has been the host of “Ink Master” taking over from Dave Navarro in its fourteenth season.
Joel Madden’s Personal Life
In July 2004, 25-year-old Joel Madden started dating Hilary Duff who was 16 at the time. After months of speculation, Duff’s mom Susan confirmed their relationship in a June 2005 interview with Seventeen. By November 2006, the couple had broken up. In a 2015 article for Paper Abby Schreiber pointed out that such relationships between famous men and teenage girls were often overlooked or even defended by tabloids back then.
This was partly due to the different attitudes of the time and the control tabloids and publicists had over the information before social media became widespread.
Joel Madden began a relationship with Nicole Richie in December 2006. They have two children: a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2009. The couple got engaged in February 2010 and married on December 11, 2010.
Madden’s brother Benji is married to actress Cameron Diaz making her his sister-in-law. Madden splits his time between homes in Los Angeles and Sydney where Good Charlotte his band has a strong fan base. He considers Australia his “home away from home.”
Joel Madden is known for his habit of chewing toothpicks to help cut down on smoking. He is a Christian and was raised in the Pentecostal Church of God denomination.
Joel Madden Real Estate
In 2015, Joel and Nicole bought a house in the Beverly Crest area for $6.7 million. This house has 5,515 square feet, a two-car garage, and a swimming pool. It was built in 1957 and was once owned by famous actor Jack Nicholson. They sold this home to singer “Adele” in June 2021 for $10 million.
Later, in September 2021, Joel and Nicole bought another house in the same neighborhood for $10.2 million.
