Louis Tomlinson Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Back to You’ Singer Worth?

Louis Tomlinson net worth is estimated to be around $70 million as of 2024. Louis Tomlinson is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and television personality born on December 24, 1991. He gained fame as part of the boy band One Direction. His journey began when he auditioned for “The X Factor” in 2010. Initially eliminated as a solo act he later joined four other contestants to form One Direction one of the most successful boy bands ever.

After One Direction took a break in 2016, Tomlinson launched his solo career with “Just Hold On” a song he recorded with Steve Aoki. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and achieved platinum status in the UK. Following this success he collaborated with American singer Bebe Rexha on “Back to You” and released singles like “Miss You.” In 2017, he was recognized as one of the UK’s most influential people by Debrett’s.

Louis Tomlinson expanded his career further by joining “The X Factor” as a judge and mentor in 2018 overseeing the “Boys” category. In 2019, he continued to release singles such as “Two of Us,” “Kill My Mind,” “We Made It,” “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart,” and “Walls.” His debut solo album “Walls” debuted at No. 4 in the UK and No. 9 on the US Billboard 200 in January 2020. His second album “Faith” in the Future followed in November 2022 topping the UK charts and reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard 200.

What is Louis Tomlinson Net Worth in 2024?

Louis Tomlinson is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and television personality with a net worth of $70 million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Louis Tomlinson’s net worth is his success as a member of the boy band One Direction. The group achieved massive popularity and financial success through album sales, concert tours, and merchandise.

After the band went on break, Louis continued to build his wealth by releasing solo music, embarking on solo tours, and working as a judge on “The X Factor.” Additionally, he has made smart investments and business ventures that contribute to his overall net worth.

Louis Tomlinson’s Early Life and Education

Louis Troy Austin known as Louis Tomlinson was born on December 24, 1991, in Doncaster South Yorkshire England. His mom Johannah “Jay” Poulston was 18 years old at the time and his dad Troy Austin left when he was very young. Louis later took on his stepfather Mark Tomlinson’s last name and legally became Louis William Tomlinson.

He grew up with four younger half-sisters: Charlotte, Félicité, Phoebe, and Daisy. He also has three other half-siblings: a younger paternal half-sister named Georgia and twins named Doris and Ernest.

Louis Tomlinson went to The Hayfield School and later Hall Cross School in Doncaster. Initially, he struggled with his A levels at The Hayfield School but persevered eventually restarting them at Hall Cross School. During this time he worked at a Vue cinema and as a waiter at the Doncaster Rovers football stadium.

At Hall Cross Louis participated in various musical productions including playing Danny Zuko in “Grease” which inspired him to audition for “The X Factor.”

Louis Tomlinson’s Career

Early career

Louis Tomlinson along with two of his siblings had small acting roles in a TV show called “Fat Friends.” Later he attended an acting school and appeared in some minor roles in TV dramas.

When Louis was 14, he got kicked out of a band called “The Rogue” where he sang Oasis covers. This experience motivated him to audition for “The X Factor” in 2009 but he didn’t make it past the producer’s audition. Determined he returned the next year.

The X Factor and One Direction

In 2010, Louis Tomlinson auditioned again for “The X Factor” in front of judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger. He sang “Elvis Ain’t Dead” and then “Hey There Delilah” impressing the judges and moving on to bootcamp. Although he didn’t advance as a solo artist he joined forces with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles to form One Direction thanks to a suggestion from Nicole Scherzinger.

The newly formed group bonded over two weeks and chose the name One Direction. Their acoustic rendition of “Torn” at judges’ houses secured them a spot in the live shows. Despite finishing third on “The X Factor” they signed a £2 million record deal with Simon Cowell’s Syco Records.

Following their debut One Direction quickly gained popularity with their single “What Makes You Beautiful” and their album “Up All Night.” They became the first UK group to have their debut album top the US charts. The band’s success continued with sold-out tours and multiple number-one albums.

Throughout their career, One Direction released several successful singles and albums earning numerous awards and setting records in the music industry. They went on indefinite break in 2016 to pursue individual projects leaving a lasting impact on pop culture worldwide.

Known for their energetic performances and loyal fanbase One Direction became a global sensation often compared to the British Invasion bands of the 1960s.

Television endeavours and first solo projects

Louis Tomlinson has been deeply involved in music and entertainment since his time in One Direction. In 2015, he returned to “The X Factor” to help Simon Cowell with the “Over 26s” category. He expressed interest in becoming a permanent judge during the band’s break. He also appeared as a guest judge on “America’s Got Talent.”

During the band’s break, Louis Tomlinson released his first solo track “Just Hold On” with Steve Aoki in December 2016. This was a significant moment for him as he performed the song live on “The X Factor” just after his mother passed away. The song reached high positions on both the UK and US charts.

Following this Louis Tomlinson continued with solo projects releasing singles like “Back to You” and signing a record deal with Epic Records. He also became a judge on “The X Factor” mentoring and eventually winning with contestant Dalton Harris.

Walls

In 2019, Louis Tomlinson signed with Arista Records and released “Two of Us” a tribute to his late mother. He also announced plans for his debut album later titled “Walls” which came out in January 2020. The album received positive reception and charted well internationally.

Tomlinson’s musical journey continued with singles like “Kill My Mind” and “We Made It.” He embarked on the Louis Tomlinson World Tour which was unfortunately disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this setback, he managed to break records with a highly successful live-streamed concert.

Faith in the Future

In 2021, Louis Tomlinson signed a new global deal with BMG for his second album. This album “Faith in the Future” released in November 2022 debuted at No. 1 in the UK and performed well in the US as well.

Tomlinson’s career was further highlighted by his documentary “All of Those Voices” which explored his transition from a band member to a solo artist. The documentary premiered in cinemas worldwide and became available on Paramount+.

His “Faith in the Future World Tour” started in 2023 spanning North America and Europe initially with plans to include Asia, Australia, and Latin America in 2024. His achievements were recognized when he was nominated for the Live Act Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards in November 2023.

Louis Tomlinson’s Personal Life

Louis Tomlinson’s relationship journey has seen ups and downs. He started dating Eleanor Calder who was a student back then in November 2011. They broke up in March 2015 but got back together in early 2017 only to split again in 2022.

In July 2015, news surfaced that Tomlinson was expecting a child with stylist Briana Jungwirth who was 23 at the time. This was confirmed on “Good Morning America” on 4 August 2015. They welcomed their son on 21 January 2016. Tomlinson then dated actress Danielle Campbell from November 2015 to December 2016.

Tragedy struck in December 2016 when Tomlinson’s mother Johannah Deakin passed away from leukemia at 43. In March 2019, his younger sister Félicité Tomlinson tragically died from an accidental overdose at 18.

Louis Tomlinson owns a home in Barnet North London which he purchased in 2012 and previously owned a home in the Hollywood Hills which he put up for sale in 2020.

In March 2017, an incident at Los Angeles International Airport involving paparazzi and aggressive fans led to Tomlinson being detained and initially charged with a misdemeanor. He posted bail soon after and the charges were dropped by April 2017 after footage showed the paparazzi provoking the incident.

In November 2022, Louis Tomlinson broke his upper right arm in a fall after a performance in New York and had to undergo surgery. His promotional events for that month were rescheduled for December.

Louis Tomlinson’s Philanthropy

Louis Tomlinson known from One Direction has been actively involved in charity work both with the band and on his own. Together with fellow member Payne, he co-hosted a charity ball for Believe in Magic a group aiding terminally ill children. At the event, they even bid against each other and Tomlinson ended up donating £10000 to have Payne’s face painted. He gave £2 million to Believe in Magic and collectively with Payne they donated over £5 million. Other bandmates like Niall Horan and Harry Styles couldn’t attend but contributed items for auction.

Tomlinson’s commitment to charity spans several years notably with Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice where he serves as a patron. He leverages social media to garner support such as when fans organized a donation drive for the hospice on his 23rd birthday. He’s also promoted causes like Niamh’s Next Step on Twitter significantly boosting their visibility.

During One Direction’s break, Louis Tomlinson aims to expand his charity efforts stating it’s thrilling to be able to help others at his age. His dedication to philanthropy is personal as evidenced by his mother’s account of how he strives to uplift people on tough days.

Additionally, Tomlinson participated in Soccer Aid 2016 a biennial fundraiser for UNICEF playing for the England team. He’s also shown support for social causes including the Black Lives Matter movement by sharing donation links making contributions and joining protests in London with his former girlfriend Eleanor Calder in 2020.

Louis Tomlinson’s Other Venture

Producing

In 2015, Louis Tomlinson started his own record label Triple Strings Ltd under Syco Music. He teamed up with Simon Cowell to form a girl band holding auditions that year as confirmed in 2017. In 2021, after leaving Syco Music he wanted to start his own music management company and own a record label. He felt Triple Strings Ltd didn’t let him support new artists like he wanted. As of December 2022, Triple Strings Ltd was inactive.

In 2023, during Andrew Cushin’s North America and Europe tour for “Faith in the Future,” Tomlinson through 78 Productions co-invested in Cushin’s debut album “Waiting for the Rain” with Strap Originals.

The Away From Home Festival

Louis Tomlinson started the indie music festival Away From Home Festival. In July 2021, he announced a free performance to celebrate live music’s return after COVID-19 shutdowns. The first festival happened on August 30, 2021, in London’s Crystal Palace Bowl with bands like The Snuts and Bilk.

The second festival occurred on August 30, 2022, at Marenostrum Music Castle Park in Málaga Spain featuring The Vaccines, Sun Room, STONE, and Voodoos. It drew 17000 fans and got great reviews.

The third festival was on August 19, 2023, in Camaiore Italy with acts including Blossoms, The Cribs, Andrew Cushin, and HotWax.

The fourth festival, the first outside Europe will be at Hacienda Susula in Mérida Mexico supported by Kevin Kaarl, DMA’s, and Dylan.

28 (brand)

On August 28, 2023, Louis Tomlinson launched his 28 streetwear brand which he teased during the first Away From Home Festival in 2021. Also known as 28 Clothing or 28 Official Programme (28OP) Tomlinson said starting the brand scratched a creative itch. Actor Kit Connor was the first to wear a 28-piece in a July 2023 photoshoot for The Guardian styled by Helen Seamons.

Despite being Creative Director 28 isn’t just Tomlinson’s merchandise and can stand on its own. Tomlinson’s been into fashion since he was a kid and thought about starting a brand for over ten years. Authenticity and community are key in 28’s pitch and first campaign.

Louis Tomlinson Real Estate

In October 2016, Louis bought a mansion in the Hollywood Hills for $7.3 million. Four years later, in October 2020, he sold it for $6.4 million, losing $900,000. Besides this, Louis also owns a home in the suburbs of London.