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What Is Elle King’s Net Worth?
Elle King, the American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress, has accumulated a net worth of $4 million. This estimation reflects her diverse career spanning music, film, and television appearances.
Elle King’s Career and Musical Achievements
Elle King’s career took off after signing with RCA, marked by the release of her single “Good to Be a Man” in March 2012. This was followed by “The Elle King EP” in June of the same year, which climbed to #34 on the “Billboard” Top Heatseekers chart. The EP featured “Playing for Keeps,” which served as the theme song for the VH1 reality series “Mob Wives Chicago” in 2012.
In September 2014, Elle King released “Ex’s & Oh’s,” a single that achieved significant commercial success. It was certified 4x Platinum in the U.S., indicating over 4 million units sold, and 5x Platinum in Canada, representing over 400,000 units sold. The song charted in the top 10 in numerous countries and led to performances on prominent television shows such as “The Today Show,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Additionally, she performed the song on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
Elle King’s debut album, “Love Stuff,” was released in February 2015. The album was certified Platinum in the U.S., signifying over 1 million units sold, Gold in Canada, representing over 40,000 units sold, and Silver in the U.K., indicating over 60,000 units sold. “Love Stuff” reached #26 on the “Billboard” 200 chart, a significant achievement for a debut album. Furthermore, the single “America’s Sweetheart” from the album was certified Gold in the U.S., indicating over 500,000 units sold, and Platinum in Canada.
In 2016, Elle King’s song “Good Girls” was featured in the film “Ghostbusters,” adding to her visibility and income. She also collaborated with Dierks Bentley on “Different for Girls,” a single that received several award nominations and contributed to her earnings through royalties and performance fees.
Her second album, “Shake the Spirit,” was released in October 2018, reaching #68 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. The album included the singles “Shame” and “Baby Outlaw,” with “Shame” reaching #22 on the “Billboard” Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
In 2019, Elle King co-hosted MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show,” expanding her presence in television. She also recorded “Under the Mistletoe” with Ronnie Spector and performed on Miranda Lambert’s song “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” further diversifying her income streams.
In 2020, King released the EP “In Isolation” and was featured on Needtobreathe’s “Who Am I” and The Night Game’s “Companion.” These collaborations and releases added to her annual income through royalties and licensing fees.
In 2021, Elle King once again collaborated with Miranda Lambert for the song “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” which reached #6 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart and #9 on the Country Airplay chart. The song’s success led to nominations from the Grammys and Country Music Association Awards. Their performance at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2021 increased her visibility and potential for future earnings.
Elle King’s Film and Television Roles
Elle King’s early exposure to the entertainment industry came through appearances in her father, Rob Schneider’s, films. These included roles in “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (1999), “The Benchwarmers” (2006), and “Wild Cherry” (2009). She also appeared alongside her father in his 2020 Netflix special, “Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids.” In the same year, she co-starred in the romantic comedy “Love, Weddings & Other Disasters” with Diane Keaton and Jeremy Irons. While specific salary figures for these roles are not publicly available, such roles contribute to her overall income and net worth.
Awards and Nominations Impacting Elle King’s Net Worth
Elle King has received four Grammy nominations: Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for “Ex’s & Oh’s” in 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Different For Girls” in 2017 and “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” in 2022. While nominations do not directly translate to monetary gain, they enhance her reputation and visibility, which can lead to increased opportunities and higher earnings.
She won an Academy of Country Music Award for Music Event of the Year for “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” in 2020. Her other ACM Award nominations included Vocal Event of the Year for “Different For Girls” in 2017 and Video of the Year for “Elle King and Miranda Lambert: Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” in 2022. These accolades contribute to her industry standing and potential earnings.
In 2015, Elle King received a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Music: Break-Up Song for “Ex’s & Oh’s,” and in 2016, she earned an MTV Europe Music Award nomination for Best Push Act and an iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Alternative Rock Song of the Year for “Ex’s & Oh’s.” These nominations, while not resulting in wins, increased her exposure to different audiences and potentially broadened her fan base.
In 2017, she received CMT Music Award nominations for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for “Dierks Bentley Feat: Elle King: Different for Girls,” and the song earned a “Billboard” Music Award nomination for Top Country Collaboration. These nominations contributed to her recognition within the country music scene.
Elle King’s Real Estate Investments
In 2018, Elle King purchased a 3,494 square foot home in the Hollywood Hills for $1.7 million. The property featured four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. She sold this home in 2020 for $1.8 million, realizing a modest profit of $100,000 before taxes and other transaction costs. Details about other property holdings are not available.
