Geri Halliwell Net Worth

What Is Geri Halliwell's Net Worth?

Geri Halliwell is a British pop singer and actress who has a net worth of $40 million. Geri Halliwell, also known as Ginger Spice, is best known as a founding member of the Spice Girls, one of the most successful girl groups in music history. With her bold personality, iconic red hair, and Union Jack dress, she embodied the group's message of female empowerment and individuality. The Spice Girls exploded onto the global music scene in 1996 with their debut single "Wannabe," followed by hit albums "Spice" and "Spiceworld," selling over 85 million records worldwide. Halliwell co-wrote many of the group's biggest hits and quickly became one of its breakout stars.

In 1998, at the height of the group's fame, Geri shocked fans by leaving the Spice Girls due to exhaustion and differences within the group. She launched a solo career the following year, releasing her debut album "Schizophonic," which featured the UK No. 1 single "Mi Chico Latino" as well as "Lift Me Up" and "Bag It Up." Her second album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster," included the hit cover of "It's Raining Men," which became a global dance anthem. Her third album, "Passion," was released in 2005.

Beyond music, Halliwell pursued a diverse career in television, writing, and philanthropy. She served as a judge on shows like "Popstars: The Rivals" and "Australia's Got Talent," and authored a series of children's books called the "Ugenia Lavender" series, which became bestsellers. She has also been involved with numerous charitable causes, including her work as a UN Goodwill Ambassador.

Halliwell reunited with the Spice Girls for multiple reunion tours, including the 2007–2008 "Return of the Spice Girls" tour and the 2019 UK stadium tour. She remains a prominent figure in British pop culture and continues to work in music, publishing, and activism.

Early Life

Geraldine Estelle Halliwell was born on August 6, 1972, in Watford, Hertfordshire. Geri has both Spanish and Finnish heritage. After graduating from secondary school, Halliwell worked as a nightclub dancer in Majorca. She also appeared on a Turkish game show and started a career as a glamour model. Eventually, she posed nude as a "Page 3 girl" for "The Sun." These photos were widely circulated after Geri rose to fame with the Spice Girls.

Spice Girls

In 1994, Geri Halliwell joined Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, and Victoria Adams, aka Victoria Beckham, to create the Spice Girls. After several contractual disputes with various management groups, the women formed a partnership with Simon Fuller. After signing a contract with his company, 19 Entertainment, the Spice Girls signed a record deal with Virgin Records. While working on a debut album, they toured the United States.

In 1996, the Spice Girls released their debut single, "Wannabe." The track topped the chart in 37 countries and broke numerous records. The Spice Girls would eventually release three albums: "Spice," "Spiceworld," and "Forever." During this period, they also released nine more #1 singles. Halliwell earned the nickname "Ginger Spice" because of her hair color and her first name.

Although the Spice Girls had been quite successful, Geri made the decision to leave the group in 1998. She had been struggling with depression at the time, and conflicts arose between group members. Although her departure was seen as a controversial move, Halliwell made her mark on the music industry. To date, the Spice Girls have sold more than 75 million albums worldwide.

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Solo Career

After leaving the Spice Girls, Geri embarked on a solo career. She started by releasing her debut album "Schizophrenic," which contained the hits "Look at Me," "Lift Me Up," and "Bag It Up." Eventually, the album reached double-platinum status and sold 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone. Globally, the album sold 3 million copies. In 2001, Halliwell released her second album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster." She famously covered "It's Raining Men," which was originally released by The Weather Girls in 1983. This song was used in the film "Bridget Jones's Diary" and topped the charts in various nations.

After appearing as a judge on the reality series "Popstars: The Rivals," Halliwell released the single "Ride It." A brief period of inactivity followed before she released another track called "Desire." At this point, her solo career began to lose momentum, and her record contract was not renewed. Geri subsequently announced that she was not planning to release another album and that she was focusing on being a mother.

Spice Girls Reunions

In 2007, the Spice Girls announced a reunion tour, and Geri reunited her former group members. Each member was said to have earned approximately $20 million from this tour, which spanned across the world. During this period, the Spice Girls also released a "Greatest Hits" album. Following this tour, Halliwell returned to the music industry as a solo artist and released numerous singles. In 2019, the Spice Girls embarked on a second reunion tour, although Victoria Beckham declined to participate.

Other Ventures

As early as 1999, Geri Halliwell was publishing books. Her first was a 1999 autobiography entitled "If Only." All profits were donated to a breast cancer charity, and she later published a second autobiography. In 2007, Geri signed a six-book deal to create a series of children's books. By 2008, these books had already sold more than 250,000 copies.

In 2010, Halliwell released a swimwear collection through the British retailer Next. She then released a line of clothing featuring her famous Union Jack motif. Geri also released two instructional yoga DVDs. In addition, Halliwell has appeared in TV series such as "Sex and the City" and movies like "Fat Slags" and "Crank: High Voltage."

Relationships

In 2005, Geri began a relationship with a screenwriter named Sacha Gervasi. In 2006, Halliwell gave birth to their daughter. In 2014, she started dating Formula One principal Christian Horner, and they became engaged later that year. They married in 2015, and they eventually welcomed a child into the world in 2017.

Bulimia

Halliwell once admitted that she struggled with bulimia in the past, and she even stated that it almost killed her. At one point, Geri weighed just 98 pounds. She received medical help after Robbie Williams confronted her about her unhealthy behavior.

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