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What Is Marilyn Manson Net Worth?
Marilyn Manson, the American singer-songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and visual artist, has cultivated a controversial yet captivating career. As of 2025, Marilyn Manson’s net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million. This figure reflects a career spanning several decades, encompassing album sales, touring, film appearances, and artistic endeavors.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Brian Hugh Warner on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, Marilyn Manson’s early life provided the foundation for his provocative artistic persona. He attended Heritage Christian School, where exposure to what the school deemed “ungodly” music sparked his interest. After graduating high school in 1987, Warner pursued journalism, interviewing musicians who later influenced his musical direction. One of his greatest influences was Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, who would later assist Manson in producing his debut album.
Warner formed his first band with Scott Putesky in the late 1980s. Together they crafted stage names that merged Hollywood sex symbols and notorious serial killers, Putesky became Daisy Berkowitz, while Warner named himself Marilyn Manson, inspired by Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Their band would eventually take the name Marilyn Manson. The band quickly gained notoriety, even becoming banned from certain clubs. To work around this problem, the band would change its name frequently, sometimes performing under names such as Mrs. Scabtree and Satan on Fire.
Breakthrough and Musical Success
Marilyn Manson’s breakthrough came with Trent Reznor’s involvement, who produced their first studio album, “Portrait of an American Family.” In 1994, this album marked the official debut of Marilyn Manson, selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide. Touring with Nine Inch Nails exposed them to a wider audience, but their popularity exploded with the release of the EP “Smells Like Children” in 1995. The EP featured the hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” a cover of the Eurythmics song, which propelled them to global fame after the music video was featured on MTV. The album sold over 1 million copies.
The 1996 album “Antichrist Superstar” became Manson’s most commercially successful, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. It debuted at number three on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 2 million copies in the United States. However, the album was marred by internal strife, including heavy drug use and the departure of founding member Daisy Berkowitz.
In 1998, “Mechanical Animals” was released, signaling a shift towards glam rock influences. Despite the absence of Daisy Berkowitz, the album achieved platinum status, selling more than 1 million copies, and garnering positive reviews. The album showed Marilyn Manson was able to adapt to the industry, despite controversies.
The 2000 album, “Holy Wood,” marked a return to the group’s industrial metal style. While it didn’t replicate the commercial success of “Antichrist Superstar,” the album was critically acclaimed and performed well internationally. During this period, Marilyn Manson was linked to the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, although he vehemently denied any influence on the shooters. It sold approximately 1.4 million copies.
With the rise of nu-metal, Marilyn Manson moved away from the genre, which led to a more electronic sound in 2003’s “The Golden Age of Grotesque”. Longtime band members left, citing creative differences. Despite mixed reviews, the album sold over 922,000 copies.
Manson returned with 2007’s “Eat Me, Drink Me”, debuting at number eight on the Billboard Top 200. Despite fewer band members, the album was well-received, selling over 288,000 copies in the United States. In 2009, “The High End of Low” was released, but it did not perform as well, and was marred by his difficult relationships with Dita Von Teese and Evan Rachel Wood. The album sold approximately 154,000 copies.
In 2012, Manson went back to basics, releasing “Born Villain,” which had a heavy sound. In 2015, “The Pale Emperor” was lauded as his best in decades, marking a shift towards blues and rock. In 2017, Manson continued his success with “Heaven Upside Down,” which featured violent lyrics and a hard punk style. The single “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” released in 2019, became his highest-peaking single on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs and Rock Digital Songs. In 2020, Manson released his tenth studio album, “We Are Chaos.” The album sold roughly 69,000 units in its first week.
Beyond his own albums, Marilyn Manson has been featured on tracks by artists like DMX and Godhead. He also produced for Jack Off Jill and owns the record label Hell, Etc.
Other Ventures
Marilyn Manson has also appeared in films and television series, including roles on shows like “Sons of Anarchy”. He has also worked as a director in the past. His visual art career began in the late ’90s, and his artwork has been exhibited in galleries worldwide. He also launched his own brand of absinthe, Mansinthe. Precise figures on revenue generated from these ventures are not publicly available. His artwork has sold for prices ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.
Real Estate
In 2013, Marilyn Manson purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills for $1.1 million. This property was listed for sale in October 2021 for just under $1.75 million and eventually sold for $1.8 million after a few weeks on the market. In November 2022, Manson acquired a home in Glendale, California, for $2.2 million. Specific details on the features and square footage of these properties are not publicly disclosed.
Personal Life
Marilyn Manson has been romantically linked with several women, including Rose McGowan, Dita Von Teese, and Evan Rachel Wood. He married photographer Lindsay Usich in a private ceremony in 2020. Marilyn Manson is also friends with actor Johnny Depp and is the godfather of Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose. In 2021, several women, including ex-partner Evan Rachel Wood, accused Marilyn Manson of psychological and sexual abuse, allegations he has denied. In September 2022, the LACSD presented findings of their 19-month investigation, and California district attorney George Gascón concluded more evidence was needed to file charges. Details of any settlements or legal costs associated with these accusations are not publicly available.
