During the 1990s, the Spice Girls became a mega sensation thanks to a number of hit songs and the members of the group became celebrities in the blink of an eye. Their prime years were astonishing to witness, and they had a huge influence on the decade.
They’ve all changed since the 1990s, and each member has continued to thrive independently.
Having found so much success in music, it goes without saying that the girls made a pretty penny back in the day. They’ve even expanded their wealth as time has gone on. However, only one member can lay claim to having the highest net worth.
Let’s take a closer look and see which Spice Girl has the highest net worth.
Updated October 2023: While all the Spice Girls have had varying levels of fame in the years since the group went their separate ways, all five have kept themselves as a relevant part of the entertainment industry and their net worths reflect that.
Rumors have been swirling that the Spice Girls will be going on tour in 2024 since Melanie Chisholm sent out a tweet teasing an international tour. If this does indeed come to fruition, not only will fans be thrilled to see a reunion tour but each and every member of the group stands to make a small fortune as well.
- The Spice Girls Were An International Sensation
- The Spice Girls Had 3 Successful Studio Albums
- Melanie Brown Has A Net Worth Of $6 Million
- Melanie Chisholm Has A Net Worth Of $30 Million
- Emma Bunton Has A Net Worth Of $30 Million
- Geri Halliwell Has A Net Worth Of $40 Million
- Victoria Beckham Has A Net Worth $450 Million
The Spice Girls Were An International Sensation
For those that weren’t around to witness it, it’s important to get some context about how huge the Spice Girls were during their prime. They burst onto the scene during the 1990s and became the biggest act on the planet, making millions of dollars while selling unthinkable amounts of records and headlining the biggest venues around the world. These five women simply ruled the world years back.
Their first album, Spice, debuted back in November of 1996 and quickly became a global sensation. It was littered with hit tracks, and it helped the group reach superstardom in a hurry. All in all, the album would go on to sell over 23 million copies, making it the most successful album of their entire career. Their two follow-up albums were also hugely successful.
The Spice Girls Had 3 Successful Studio Albums
Spice | 1996 | 10,522,090 Sales (UK and US combined) |
Spiceworld | 1997 | 5,800,000 Sales (UK and US combined) |
Forever | 2000 | 478,000 Sales (Uk and US combined) |
Not only did the group sell millions of records and headline the biggest music events of the era, but they were big enough to sell insane amounts of merchandise. The merchandise alone made them a fortune, but they didn’t stop there. They hosted television specials and even starred in their own film. It was like a second British Invasion, and the group was laughing all the way to the bank.
Each member has gone on to make millions, but only one can lay claim to being the one with the highest net worth. In fact, the gap between the top two is a lot more than some would expect.
Melanie Brown Has A Net Worth Of $6 Million
Most of the money that Melanie Brown, aka, Mel B., aka Scary Spice made came from her time in the Spice Girls, though she did put out a couple of succesful solo albums as well. At one point, Brown's fortune was over $30 million. However, over the years, that amount dwindled and in rapid order to today's fortune of $6 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
It was discovered that Brown's net worth had fallen substantially when she was going through a divorce and the judge ordered spousal support in the amount of $40,000 per month be paid by Brown. A figure that Brown claimed she could not afford.
While Brown is at the bottom of the list when it comes to the Spice Girls' net worth, she is still bringing in decent money as a judge on America's Got Talent, which she is returning to in 2024 after she judged from 2013-2018. Brown also judges on The Masked Singer Australia. As such, Brown will not be destitute anytime soon but she has a long way to go to catch up with the fortunes of the other gals in the group.
Melanie Chisholm Has A Net Worth Of $30 Million
Melanie Chisholm, aka Mel C., showed the world just what she could do as a solo artist when the Spice Girls went their separate ways. She put out eight solo albums successfully, which helped to add to her earnings from being Sporty Spice to give Chisholm a net worth of $30 million.
Chisholm decided to start her own record label in 2004, Red Girl Records. This allowed Chisholm to put out the music she wanted to, and in doing so, has become the most successful of the Spice Girls to have a solo career.
Emma Bunton Has A Net Worth Of $30 Million
After the Spice Girls broke up, Emma Bunton continued to pursue a music career, albeit a solo one. She put out four solo albums, all of which were successful, with some even going gold. This, in addition to her earnings from her time as Baby Spice built up a fortune of $30 million for Bunton.
Bunton also decided to try her hand at acting when the Spice Girls called it quits. While she has not been cast in a starring role or cast in a TV series, Bunton has worked consistently over the years, with her last film being as a voice actor in Pokemon: MewTwo Strikes Back - Evolution in 2019.
Geri Halliwell Has A Net Worth Of $40 Million
Geri Halliwell, also known as Ginger Spice, is currently worth $40 million. As one of the prominent members of the group, Halliwell was a superstar in her prime, and she was able to capitalize on her fame by raking in millions with a few different endeavors.
The Spice Girls made Halliwell a ton of money, no doubt, but Halliwell did find some success as a solo artist. Her sales weren’t on the same level as her group’s, but she still did well enough to have a number of hits on the UK Singles Chart. Naturally, her success in music was making her money, as were her corresponding tours.
Aside from music, Halliwell is also a published author, having penned a number of books for her Ugenia Lavender series. The author and singer has also had a number of acting roles and has dabbled in the fashion game. She can pretty much do it all, and every venture went into making her a multimillionaire.
Halliwell has been successful, but her net worth pales in comparison to the Spice Girl that takes the top spot.
Victoria Beckham Has A Net Worth $450 Million
With an estimated net worth of $450 million, Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, is the one taking the cake here. Beckham is worth an astonishing amount of money, and she has accomplished this by finding success in a number of different avenues.
Beckham made millions in music career, but her time in the fashion game has earned her a pretty penny. Sales haven’t always been massive for the star, but she has been a fashion mainstay for years now. Aside from her own stuff, she has also collaborated with other brands.
Other ventures that helped the singer amass her fortune include starring in documentaries, writing books, and working with major brands. Of course, being married to David Beckham certainly helps, as the duo have been a power couple for years now.
The Spice Girls have all done well for themselves in the years since the group broke up, got back together for a reunion tour, and went their separate ways again. With rumors of a tour in 2024 brewing, fans have something to look forward to, as all the ladies are close to signing a deal to perform. Not only will it be exciting to see the quintet get back together again, it will increase their net worth as well.
Sources: CelebrityNetWorth
