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What Is Alexa Ray Joel’s Net Worth?
Alexa Ray Joel, an accomplished American singer-songwriter and pianist, has cultivated a notable career in the music industry and beyond. Her current net worth is estimated to be $10 million. This financial standing is primarily derived from her musical endeavors, endorsements, and strategic career moves, showcasing a blend of artistic talent and business acumen.
Alexa Ray Joel’s Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Born on December 29, 1985, in New York City, Alexa Ray Joel’s upbringing was steeped in music and art. As the only child of legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley, she was exposed to creative influences from a young age. Her middle name, Ray, was given in honor of Ray Charles, a musician her father collaborated with on the song “Baby Grand.” Following her parents’ divorce in 1994, Alexa grew up with four half-siblings: Jack and Sailor, from Christie Brinkley’s subsequent marriages, and Della and Remy, from Billy Joel’s marriage to Alexis Roderick. One of Billy Joel’s songs, “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel),” was written for Alexa and released in 1993, which Alexa has said that it’s her favorite song of his.
Alexa began writing and composing songs at an early age. She told “American Songwriter” in 2007, “The art of finishing a song didn’t really come until I was 15 or 16. That’s when I started to get more serious with the piano and I was still taking classical piano lessons and had gotten fairly good at it, somewhat intermediate level at that point, and that really shed a new light for me on writing songs. But there wasn’t any really definitive point where I really started writing because I grew up with my Dad and was constantly surrounded by music, and we were always singing together, so there was always creative energy around the house.” When she was 17, Alexa attended the five-week Music-Fest workshop at Berklee College of Music. Later, she furthered her education at New York University and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, honing her skills in performance and the arts.
Alexa Ray Joel’s Career Milestones and Musical Achievements
Alexa Ray Joel’s professional journey began to take shape in 2005 when, at 19, she formed her own band. Her inaugural live performance took place at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, marking the start of her public career. The following year, she undertook an ambitious schedule, performing nearly 100 shows, which included a tour of Hard Rock Cafe locations, demonstrating her commitment to building her presence in the music scene.
In August 2006, Alexa released her debut EP, “Sketches,” a collection of six original songs. She also designed the cover for her EP. The EP received a positive review from “AllMusic,” with reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine noting that Alexa was “one of the best second-generation rockers to yet emerge.” He praised the EP as consisting of “tight, melodic, catchy songs that are as classically constructed as her father’s without sounding much like his work.” He also said that “after hearing this, it’s hard not to want to hear Alexa Ray Joel over a full album.” While specific sales numbers for “Sketches” aren’t publicly available, the positive reception contributed to her rising profile.
In 2007, Alexa Ray Joel’s performance schedule included appearances at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival. In 2008, she performed with her father at the Rainforest Foundation Fund Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. Alexa has performed at many charity events, such as the 2008 “Stage For The Cure” benefit and “Save Sag Harbor” benefit, the 2009 “Art of Elysium” benefit, and 2010 benefits for Habitat for Humanity and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also performed the song “Baby Grand” with her father at a 2008 fundraiser for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.
In 2009, she performed her single “Invisible” on “The Wendy Williams Show.” In 2010, Sirius XM Hits 1 listed her single “Notice Me” as a “Hit-Bound song.” “Notice Me” was her first release after signing with OCD Music Group/The Hang Productions. Alexa did residencies at New York City’s Café Carlyle and Oak Room, and she released the singles “All I Can Do Is Love” and “Beg You to Stay” in 2011.
In 2013, she starred in a Gap ad campaign in which she covered her father’s song “Just the Way You Are”. Alexa is also interested in fashion, and she performed at “Fashion’s Night Out” in Manhattan in 2009, 2010, and 2011. She interviewed designers for Julib.com, a social networking website, during New York Fashion Week in 2012 and 2013, and she performed at a book release event for Bobbi Brown’s “Pretty Powerful: Beauty Stories to Inspire Confidence” in 2012. In 2018, Alexa graced the cover of “BELLA” magazine’s “Beauty Issue.”
Other Ventures Contributing to Alexa Ray Joel’s Net Worth
Beyond her musical career, Alexa Ray Joel has engaged in various ventures that have contributed to her net worth. One notable example is her 2010 appointment as a spokesmodel for Prell shampoo. This role was particularly significant as she followed in the footsteps of her mother, Christie Brinkley, who had been a spokesmodel for the product in the 1980s. Details about her compensation for this role remain private, but endorsement deals with established brands like Prell typically provide a substantial income stream.
In 2017, Alexa further expanded her public profile by appearing alongside her mother and half-sister Sailor in the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.” Such high-profile features can lead to increased visibility and open doors for additional opportunities in modeling and endorsements. The financial specifics of her involvement with “Sports Illustrated” have not been disclosed, but it would likely have included a payment for her participation.
Alexa’s early exposure to the entertainment industry included an appearance in her father’s 1993 music video, “The River of Dreams.” In 2012, she also lent her voice to an episode of “Family Guy.” While these appearances may not have resulted in significant direct income, they added to her experience and versatility as a performer.
Alexa Ray Joel’s Personal Life and Relationships
In December 2009, Alexa was rushed to the hospital after taking several Traumeel pills. Six months later, she told ABC News that she had been upset about a break-up with her bandmate Jimmy Riot, who she had been in a relationship with for four years. Joel stated, “I was genuinely, so distraught, and in so much pain. It was near the holidays. I was upset. I don’t want to like call and bother anyone with this anymore, ’cause I’m so sick of this pain, let me just, go to sleep.” She added, “It ended up making me feel kind of sick, and then I panicked and I was just not thinking clearly. It kind of bothers me, that the press calls this an overdose…. Did I actually want to die? Absolutely not. I was not suicidal.”
In 2010, Alexa underwent surgery to correct a deviated septum, and she told “People” magazine, “I was thinking about getting this for years. [My nose] always bothered me a little bit. I was self-conscious of pictures taken from the side. To some people that’s vain, but at the end of the day, we all want to feel pretty.”
Alexa began a relationship with restaurateur Ryan Gleason in 2013, and the couple became engaged on New Year’s Day in 2018. As of early 2025, details about their current relationship status are not publicly available.
