What Is Aubrey O’Day’s Net Worth
Aubrey O’Day, an American singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion designer, has a net worth of $4 million. This financial standing is primarily derived from her music career, acting roles, and various ventures in the fashion and entertainment industries.
Early Career and Danity Kane
Aubrey O’Day’s career gained significant momentum when she was selected as a member of the girl group Danity Kane on MTV’s “Making the Band 3” in 2004. She was the first member chosen for the group. Danity Kane experienced commercial success with their debut album, which hit #1 on the “Billboard” 200 charts in August 2006. The group also had the opportunity to open for established acts like Christina Aguilera and the Pussycat Dolls, increasing their exposure and solidifying their place in the music industry.
Despite the initial success, Aubrey O’Day was fired from Danity Kane in October 2008. Subsequently, in April 2009, she was released from Bad Boy Records by Sean Combs. This marked a significant transition in her career, leading her to explore other avenues in the entertainment industry.
Broadway and Solo Ventures
Following her departure from Danity Kane, Aubrey O’Day expanded her career into Broadway, taking on the role of Amber Von Tussle in the production of “Hairspray” in the summer of 2009. This venture allowed her to showcase her talents in a different medium and reach a new audience.
Aubrey O’Day starred in the 2009 comedy “American High School.” In 2010, she starred in her own reality show called “All About Aubrey,” which premiered on the Oxygen Network. In 2011, she secured a solo record deal with SRC/Universal Motown Records, marking the beginning of her solo music career. Her debut single, “Automatic,” was released on April 12, 2011, and quickly gained traction, reaching the top 20 on the iTunes pop chart in under two hours.
Reality Television and Music Releases
In 2012, Aubrey O’Day participated in Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice 5,” where she was “fired.” Later that year, she released a new single called “Wrecking Ball,” which sold 3,000 downloads in its first week. She released a video on Vevo for the song in September 2012.
Aubrey O’Day began recording her debut solo EP in 2012 and released three new songs from it: “Love Me When You Leave,” “Let Me Lay,” and “Before I Drown.” She performed her singles “Automatic” and “Before I Drown” at the Chicago Pride Festival and on The CW’s TV show “Oh Sit!” “Between Two Evils” was released on iTunes on August 13, 2013. It topped the iTunes US Dance Chart on pre-order sales and reached #5 on the iTunes US Pop Chart.
Danity Kane reunited briefly, including Aubrey, and released their third and final album, “DK3,” before splitting again. In August 2016, O’Day participated in the 18th season of the UK “Celebrity Big Brother” and finished in fifth place. In July 2021, Aubrey released a single called “Body Love High.”
Other Appearances and Endorsements
In addition to her music career, Aubrey O’Day has made appearances in various publications and campaigns. She was featured in “Maxim’s” Hot 100 List and “Blender’s” 100 Hottest People List. She also became the face of the clothing line Famous Stars and Straps and made a cameo in Estelle’s music video for her song “Pretty Please.” Aubrey started her own clothing line in 2008 called Heart on My Sleeve and posed topless in November of that year for “Complex.” O’Day made a guest appearance on the reality show “50 Cent: The Money and the Power” in late 2008.
Aubrey O’Day has been featured on the covers of magazines, including “Playboy,” “GQ,” “In Touch Weekly,” and “US Weekly,” as well as appearing in “Palm Springs Life,” “Dub,” “Envy,” “King,” “Right On,” “Image,” and “Jadore.” In 2013, she was a guest judge on season five of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” These appearances and endorsements have contributed to her overall income and net worth.
Philanthropy and Personal Life
Aubrey O’Day has been involved in charitable work with organizations focused on children living with AIDS and has volunteered at refugee centers and orphanages. She also volunteers for The Pink Project and RAINN and helped victims financially in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Aubrey O’Day supported Barack Obama for president in 2008 and is a supporter of LGBTQ rights.
Aubrey O’Day has been linked to DJ Cassidy. When asked by Chelsea Handler on “Chelsea Lately” in 2009 about her sexuality, she said, “Generally I don’t like to label myself…I want to find someone I’m passionate about and I don’t want to limit myself to one segment of the population.”