Adam Lambert’s Net Worth 2024

Adam Lambert, an American singer-songwriter and actor, has a net worth of $45 million. Lambert rose to fame in 2009 as the runner-up on the eighth season of “American Idol”. Since then, he has had a very successful career and has released several solo albums, including his debut album “For Your Entertainment”, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. He has also released hit singles such as “Whataya Want from Me”, which earned him a Grammy nomination. Lambert has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles as a solo artist.

Adam Lambert Net Worth	$45 million
Date of birth	January 29, 1982
Birthplace	Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
Profession	Singer-Songwriter, Actor

Early life

Adam Mitchel Lambert was born on January 29, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His mother, Leila, worked as a dental hygienist before switching to interior design, while his father, Eber, was a program manager for Novatel Wireless. Lambert has a younger brother named Neil. Adam grew up in San Diego, California, and attended Hebrew school because of his Jewish heritage.

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Lambert’s interest in performing began at age 9 when he joined the Metropolitan Educational Theatre network, where he appeared in productions such as “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Peter Pan,” “Hello, Dolly” and “Grease.” At Mount Carmel High School, he sang with the jazz band, joined the choir, and acted in school plays. After high school, he briefly attended California State University, Fullerton, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career.

Adam Lambert Career

In addition to success as a solo artist, Adam Lambert has also gained acclaim as the lead singer of the rock band Queen. His performances with Queen have been praised by critics and audiences alike, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest live performers of all time.

In addition to his music career, Lambert has made a name for himself as an actor. He has appeared in several television shows, including “Glee” and “Pretty Little Liars,” and had a role in the film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which tells the story of Queen.

Lambert’s first professional job was a 10-month stint on a cruise ship at age 19. He later appeared in a European tour of “Hair” and played Joshua in “The Ten Commandments: The Musical” at the Kodak Theatre. In 2005, he joined the cast of a touring production of “Wicked,” reprising his roles in a 2007 Los Angeles production.

American idol

In 2009, Lambert competed on the eighth season of “American Idol,” receiving consistent praise from the judges and a standing ovation from Simon Cowell for his performance of “Mad World.” Despite finishing in second place, Lambert remains one of the most popular “American Idol” contestants, ranking fifth on MTV’s 2009 list of “The 10 Greatest ‘American Idol’ Contestants of All Time.”

Following “American Idol,” Lambert released his debut album, For Your Entertainment, which featured hit singles “Whataya Want from Me” and “If I Had You.” The album earned him a Grammy nomination and achieved gold and platinum certifications in multiple countries. His subsequent albums, including “Trespassing” (2012), “The Original High” (2015), and “Velvet” (2020), further cemented his success.

Queen + Adam Lambert

In 2011, Lambert began performing with Queen and officially became the band’s lead singer at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Since then, Queen + Adam Lambert have toured the world and released the album “Live in Japan” in 2016.

Lambert’s powerful vocal range and energetic stage presence have been widely praised, drawing accolades from both fans and Queen members. Brian May has described Lambert as a “gift from God” and Roger Taylor has called him “the closest thing to Freddie Mercury you’ll ever get.”

Other work

Lambert has appeared in several television shows, including “Project Runway,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” He had a recurring role on “Glee” and played Eddie in Fox’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again.”

Personal life and philanthropy

Adam Lambert is openly gay and has had relationships with Finnish TV personality Sauli Koskinen and model Javi Costa Polo. Lambert is known for his charity work and has supported organizations such as DonorsChoose, MusiCares, charities

and The Trevor Project. In 2019, he founded the Feel Something Foundation, in support of LGBTQ+ human rights. Lambert has also performed in various charity concerts and benefits.

Adam Lambert Awards and Accolades

Lambert has received numerous awards, including the Teen Choice Award for Male Reality/Variety Star, the Young Hollywood Award for Performer of the Year, and the Davidson/Valentini Award at the GLAAD Media Awards. He has been recognized as one of People magazine’s Most Beautiful People and was named to Barbara Walters’ “10 Most Fascinating People” special.

Property

In 2014, Lambert purchased a 3,800-square-foot home in the Hollywood Hills for $3 million, later listing it for $3.35 million. In 2018, he purchased a 5,000-square-foot, 14-bedroom home in the Hollywood Hills for $6.5 million.