Melanie Chisholm Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Spice Up Your Life’ Singer Worth?

Melanie Chisholm net worth is estimated to be around $30 million as of 2024. Melanie C, also known as Melanie Chisholm is an English singer and songwriter born January 12, 1974. She gained fame in the 1990s as Sporty Spice in the Spice Girls one of the best-selling female groups ever with over 100 million records sold. After the Spice Girls went on break in 2000, they reunited for a greatest hits album in 2007 and later for tours in 2007-2008 and 2019. Melanie C is known for her distinctive voice.

Melanie Chisholm started her solo career in late 1998 with the hit single “When You’re Gone” featuring Bryan Adams. She signed with Virgin Records in 1999 and released her first solo album “Northern Star” which topped the charts in Sweden and reached number 4 in the UK. Her second album “Reason” came out in 2003 and she left Virgin Records the following year to start her label Red Girl Records.

In 2005, her third album “Beautiful Intentions” hit number one in Portugal and featured several international hits. Her fourth album “This Time” was released in 2007 and also had three number-one singles in Portugal. She has continued to release music including albums like “The Sea,” “Stages Version of Me,” and “Melanie Chisholm.”

Melanie Chisholm has won numerous awards including three World Music Awards, five Brit Awards, three American Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. As a solo artist, she has sold over 30 million records and holds the record for the most number one song by a female artist in the UK. She has received more than 335 certifications worldwide including 44 for silver gold and platinum records.

In 2009, Melanie Chisholm made her stage debut in the West End musical “Blood Brothers” and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award. Her autobiography Who I Am: My Story was released in 2022.

What is Melanie Chisholm Net Worth in 2024?

Melanie Chisholm is an English singer and songwriter with a net worth of $30 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Melanie C’s net worth comes from her successful music career.

The Spice Girls were a global phenomenon in the 1990s, selling millions of records and performing sold-out concerts worldwide, which contributed significantly to her wealth. After the group disbanded, Melanie Chisholm pursued a solo career, releasing several albums that did well, particularly in the UK and Europe.

Additionally, she has earned money from endorsements, television appearances, and occasional acting roles. Her varied ventures in the entertainment industry have collectively contributed to her financial success.

Melanie Chisholm Early Life and Education

Melanie Jayne Chisholm known as Melanie C was born on January 12, 1974, in Whiston, Lancashire. Her mother Joan O’Neill was a singer and worked as a secretary and personal assistant while her father Alan Chisholm worked for the Otis Elevator Company. Joan and Alan married in 1971 but separated in 1978 when Melanie was just four years old. Joan later remarried and had more children including racing driver Paul O’Neill.

Melanie grew up in Widnes Cheshire. She went to Brookvale Junior School in Runcorn and Fairfield High School in Widnes. She started studying, singing, dancing, and musical theatre at the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts in London but left before completing her three-year course. Later she earned teaching qualifications in tap and modern dance from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.

Melanie Chisholm Career

Spice Girls

In 1994, Melanie Chisholm alongside Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Adams responded to an ad in The Stage magazine placed by Chris and Bob Herbert. The ad was seeking members for a new girl group which would eventually become the Spice Girls. Out of about 400 women who auditioned at Dance Works studios Chisholm Brown, Halliwell, and Adams were chosen.

They later added Emma Bunton to form the final lineup. Initially frustrated by their management the group parted ways with the Herberts in 1995. They then signed with Virgin Records and their debut album “Spice” was a massive hit. It topped charts in over 17 countries and sold 30 million copies worldwide making it the best-selling album ever by a girl group. Hits like “Wannabe” and “Say You’ll Be There” reached number 1 in multiple countries.

In 1997, the Spice Girls released “Spiceworld.” The album which featured singles like “Spice Up Your Life” and “Too Much” also topped the charts. The Spice Girls even starred in their film “Spiceworld: The Movie” which grossed $100 million and was the second most-watched film of the year. After Geri Halliwell left in 1998 the remaining members released “Goodbye” which became their third consecutive Christmas number one in the UK.

Northern Star and Reason

In late 1998, Melanie Chisholm ventured into solo music with Bryan Adams on the song “When You’re Gone” which was a hit in the UK. In 1999, Chisholm released her solo debut album Northern Star. The album sold 4 million copies and included the hit singles “Goin’ Down” and “Never Be the Same Again.” She also had chart-topping singles like “I Turn to You” and participated in several film soundtracks.

Chisholm’s second album “Reason” came out in 2003. Despite some challenges including struggles with depression and a knee injury the album peaked at number 5 in the UK and was certified gold. The singles from this album had varying success but Chisholm continued to promote the album and her music.

Red Girl Records

In 2004, Melanie Chisholm left Virgin Records and started her label Red Girl Records. She released her third album “Beautiful Intentions” in 2005. The album peaked at number 24 in the UK and achieved gold status in Germany and Switzerland. She supported the album with the Beautiful Intentions Tour and also released several singles including “Better Alone” and “First Day of My Life.”

In early 2007, Melanie Chisholm wrapped up her album and released two singles in March. “The Moment You Believe” topped the charts in Spain and Portugal and was featured in a German TV campaign. “I Want Candy” a cover of the Strangeloves’ hit was released in the UK and Italy reaching number 24 and number 9 respectively.

On March 30, she dropped her fourth album “This Time.” It featured 13 tracks including covers of Jill Jackson’s “What If I Stay” and “Don’t Let Me Go.” The album hit number 57 in the UK and number 8 in Switzerland where it was certified gold. “Carolyna” the third single from the album was inspired by a documentary about homeless youth and peaked at 49 in the UK.

In June 2007, the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour The Return of the Spice Girls starting in December. They each earned £10 million for the tour and a documentary called “Giving You Everything” was made about it. Melanie’s fourth single from This Time “This Time” included a B-side used in a German TV campaign but only reached number 94 in the UK.

In November, the Spice Girls released “Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)” as their comeback single and charity track. It peaked at number 11. Their compilation album Greatest Hits sold 6 million copies.

The Spice Girls tour ran from December 2007 to February 2008 grossing over $70 million. After the tour, Melanie Chisholm began her This Time Canadian Tour in May 2008. She released “Understand” as the final single from This Time in Canada.

Plans for a sequel to “The Craft” fell through but Melanie released her second concert DVD Live at the Hard Rock Cafe which included unreleased tracks and peaked at number 22 in the UK.

The Sea and Stages

Melanie C made her stage acting debut in “Blood Brothers” in October 2009 earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. She began working on her next album and released “Rock Me” in Germany where it peaked at number 33.

Melanie released her fifth studio album “The Sea” on September 2. The album featured dance-pop and peaked at number 45 in the UK and number 13 in Switzerland. She also returned to musical theatre with a role in Jesus Christ Superstar winning Best Supporting Actress at the Whatsonstage.com Awards.

In 2012, Melanie Chisholm embarked on “The Sea” – Live tour and released a DVD of the tour. She also collaborated with DJ Jodie Harsh on the EP “The Night.” Melanie judged on Superstar which sought a new star for Jesus Christ Superstar.

Melanie co-starred as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar and recorded the album Stages featuring musical theatre songs. She released “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” which peaked at number 20 on the UK Indie Chart. She also joined The Justice Collective for the charity single “He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother” which topped the charts.

Melanie Chisholm released “Loving You” a duet with Matt Cardle which reached number 14. She also celebrated her 40th birthday with a special fan show and released her first live album.

Television and Version of Me

Melanie joined the judging panel for “Asia’s Got Talent” in 2015 and released a cover of “Let’s Groove” with the other judges. She began working on her seventh studio album “Version of Me” released in October 2016. In 2017, Melanie Chisholm performed in Mexico and Brazil and co-headlined the Night of the Proms tour in Europe. In 2018, she ventured into disc jockeying and toured Asia.

Spice Girls reunion

On November 5, 2018, Melanie Chisholm and the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour. “The Spice World” – 2019 Tour included 13 shows across eight cities in the UK and Ireland. It started at Croke Park in Dublin on May 24, 2019, and ended at Wembley Stadium in London on June 15, 2019.

On November 6, 2019, Melanie Chisholm released the single “High Heels” featuring drag act Sink the Pink. She mentioned working on a new album with artists like Shura and Little Boots.

Chisholm’s eighth studio album “Melanie C” came out on October 2, 2020. It debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart marking her first top 10 album since 2003. The album included singles like “Who I Am,” “Blame It on Me,” and “In and Out of Love.” Due to COVID-19 Chisholm performed “Who I Am” live from home on April 21, 2020, and later in a “bathroom” gig for WaterAid. On September 16, 2020, she released the video for “Fearless” a collaboration with UK rapper Nadia Rose. The album was reissued in a deluxe version on September 3, 2021, with the single “Touch Me.”

On November 13, 2020, Chisholm joined BBC Radio 2’s Allstars for a charity single “Stop Crying Your Heart Out.” She also appeared in Celeste’s “Love is Back” music video in January 2021. At the 2021, British LGBT Awards, Chisholm received the “Celebrity Ally” award.

On September 1, 2021, the Spice Girls announced the re-release of their album Spice as Spice25 which reentered the UK Albums Chart at number five. Chisholm competed in Dancing with the Stars’ 30th season but was eliminated on October 18, 2021. She performed “2 Become 1” with Chris Martin at the “We Can Survive” concert on October 26, 2021, and appeared as a judge on “The Voice Kids” where her mentee won the series.

Who I Am: My Story

In February 2022, Melanie C was a guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World.” She was featured on the Tobtok remix of Train’s “AM Gold” on April 22, 2022, and re-recorded “When You’re Gone” with Bryan Adams in July 2022. She also headlined Northern Pride in Newcastle with a DJ set.

In September 2022, Chisholm began working on a new album and released her memoir “Who I Am: My Story” on September 15, 2022. The American version of “The Sporty One: My Life” as a Spice Girl was released on September 27, 2022. She promoted the book with a tour in the US and UK.

On November 3, 2022, Jessie Ware released a remix of her single “Free Yourself” featuring Chisholm. The Spice Girls released “Spiceworld25” on November 4, 2022, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1997 album. Chisholm appeared as a judge on ITV’s “Queens for the Night” on November 5, 2022, and received the Inspirational Artist Award at the 2022 Music Week: Women in Music Awards on November 11, 2022. She performed at Camp Bestival in 2023 and joined a supergroup for the FIFA Women’s World Cup single “Call Me A Lioness” on July 19, 2023. She also collaborated on a remix for Tove Lo’s “I Like U” released on July 21, 2023.

In November 2023, Melanie C went on a two-week DJ tour of Australia. She performed “Tell Me It’s Not True” with Ben Forster at the Royal Variety Performance on November 30, 2023, which aired on December 17, 2023. On January 25, 2024, she celebrated her 50th birthday with a special show at Koko London. In April and May 2024, Chisholm will embark on another DJ tour of Australia.

Melanie Chisholm Personal Life

Melanie Chisholm has been open about her battles with clinical depression and an eating disorder. She shared with Contact Music that her eating disorder was partly caused by excessive gym workouts. She said “I exercised for hours to escape my thoughts. I felt robotic. When the media called me ‘Sumo Spice’ I was a size 10 but the criticism pushed me to a size 14.”

In a 2022 interview with The Cut, Chisholm discussed her ongoing journey to recovery. She admitted “It took a long time to get better. I don’t think I’m completely healed because I know the issues could return. I’ve learned to take care of myself better. Balancing work and life is tough. When I’m exhausted or stressed I can feel myself slipping. Self-care is crucial for staying on track.”

In 1997, Melanie Chisholm had a brief romance with singer Robbie Williams. She also dated record producer Jake Davies in 1998. She was rumored to have been involved with Anthony Kiedis later that year though she clarified in 2022 that they were just friends. Kiedis wrote the song “Emit Remmus” inspired by his time with Chisholm. She also had a turbulent relationship with Jason “J” Brown from the boy band Five around 2000.

Melanie Chisholm was with Thomas Starr for ten years before they broke up in 2012. She had a daughter in February 2009 which she said transformed her life. In a BBC interview, Chisholm described motherhood as liberating and a wake-up call to take better care of herself.

From 2015 to 2022, Melanie C was in a relationship with Joe Marshall who was also her manager. They ended their relationship in August 2022. In February 2023, she was reported to be seeing Cassius Colman a longtime friend and art gallery owner.

While promoting her autobiography in September 2022, Chisholm disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted in October 1997 during a hotel massage in Turkey right before the first Girl Power! Live show in Istanbul.

On Elizabeth Day’s podcast “How to Fail,” Chisholm said she buried the trauma because she was focused on other things and didn’t want to make a fuss. She described feeling violated vulnerable and embarrassed but she now wants to talk about it because it has impacted her.

Melanie Chisholm Philanthropy

In 2000, all the money from the sale of Chisholm’s single “If That Were Me” was donated to the Kandu Arts charity.

In 2012, Melanie Chisholm appeared on a special episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks for the Sport Relief telethon and also took part in a three-mile “Sport Relief Mile” run.

The following year Chisholm joined other celebrities like Jack Dee and Dara Ó Briain in a Comic Relief challenge called Through Hell and High Water. They canoed through the tough rapids of the Zambezi River and raised over £1 million for charity.

In 2014, she traveled to Ghana to support Procter & Gamble’s campaign which provides clean drinking water to African children using purification sachets.

Melanie Chisholm also contributed to a homeless charity by donating funds from her annual calendar sales.