Curiosity around Robbie Williams’ net worth has surged ever since the release of Better Man, a musical biopic based on the English singer-songwriter’s life.
Williams, who is portrayed as a chimpanzee in the film, shot to fame in the 1990s as a member of the popular boyband Take That.
Despite his musical success, the singer isn’t as wealthy as fellow pop stars Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran or Selena Gomez.
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We take a look at just how rich the star is.
What is Robbie Williams’ net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robbie Williams has a net worth of $300 million. He’s regarded as one of the best-selling British artists of all time and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. According to GQ, Williams has the third most UK Number 1 albums compared to any other artist.
Going back to his roots, Robbie Williams, or Robert Peter Williams, was born in Stoke-on-Trent on 13 February 1974. His music career started in 1990 when he joined the boy band Take That at just 16 years old. Take That were hugely popular in the ’90s, with the band having 12 Number 1 singles in the UK. But that success never reached the US.
In 1995, Williams decided to split from the group and pursue a solo career. In 2002, the singer signed a deal with record label EMI, which is owned by Universal Music Group and represents the likes of Elton John and Queen.
Williams signed a whopping £80 million contract with EMI for his next six albums, which made him the highest-paid British artist in the history of recording – second only to Michael Jackson.
During a press conference disclosing this deal, Williams cheerfully exclaimed: “I’m rich beyond my wildest dreams!” The Guardian reported that there was a 1.75p drop in EMI’s share price following the announcement.
Luckily for the shareholders, the record-breaking titles kept on coming. Williams set the record in 2005 for the most tickets sold in one day for the European leg of his Close Encounters tour – selling 1.6 million tickets.
Meanwhile, Take That lasted a year without Williams, before splitting up in 1996. They reunited in 2005, went on tour the following year, and even performed at the London 2012 Olympics.
Williams’ decision to leave Take That worked out in his favour; he overtook his ex-band members in terms of accumulated wealth, making him richer than Gary Barlow.
How Robbie Williams makes millions off the stage
Williams didn’t just focus on making money from singing, he also took up other avenues to grow his wealth. The artist did the voiceover for a character in the animated movie The Magic Roundabout in 2005, but there are no figures on how much this deal was worth.
The hype around Williams hasn’t waned – in December 2024, Better Man was released in cinemas, a film charting the singer’s rise, fall and resurgence. In Williams’ classic indomitable and quirky style, he’s portrayed as a chimpanzee in the film.
In 2018, Williams became a judge on the UK’s X Factor with his wife Ayda Field, and the deal was worth around £10 million. However, after just one season, Williams quit the judging panel.
It’s worth noting that Williams’ music career isn’t his only source of income – he also has an immense property portfolio. He sold his Beverly Hills mansion in 2021 to Drake for $75 million, according to Forbes. Williams and Ayda now own another home in Beverly Hills, worth a reported £38.9 million.
The singer also sold two other properties in 2021 – his £6.75 million home in Wiltshire and his £24 million property in Switzerland. In 2014, Williams bought a house in West London, which is reportedly worth £17.5million.
Williams is also known for his charity work. He has supported UNICEF since 1998 and, in 2000, he became an ambassador for the charity. Throughout his career, he has helped raise awareness of HIV and AIDs and has travelled to parts of Africa and Mexico for his charity work. Williams also launched Soccer Aid for UNICEF in the UK in 2006, which has now become a phenomenon, attracting football stars and celebrity players, and raising millions of pounds.
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