What is Adam Lambert’s Net Worth?

Adam Lambert is an American singer-songwriter and actor with a net worth of $45 million. He gained fame as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol in 2009 and has since had a successful career, releasing several albums as a solo artist and earning a Grammy nomination for his hit single “Whataya Want from Me.”

Adam has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles as a solo artist and has performed on several world tours, including as the lead singer for the rock band Queen. His performances with Queen have been highly praised and earned him a reputation as one of the best live performers of all time.

Aside from his music career, Adam has also acted in several television shows, including “Glee” and “Pretty Little Liars,” and appeared in the film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which tells the story of Queen.

Early Life and Career

Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1982. His mother, Leila, was a dental hygienist, and his father, Eber, worked in program management. Lambert’s younger brother, Neil, was born after the family moved to San Diego, California. As a child, Lambert attended Hebrew school and began performing in plays with the Metropolitan Educational Theatre network at age 9. He later sang with his high school’s jazz band, choir, and acted in school plays. After briefly attending California State University, Fullerton, Lambert moved to Los Angeles to focus on his career.

Early Career

Adam Lambert’s first professional job was on a cruise ship at 19. He later landed a role in a European touring production of “Hair.” In 2004, he played Joshua in a Kodak Theatre production of “The Ten Commandments: The Musical” starring Val Kilmer.

Adam also worked as an ensemble member and understudy for Fiyero in a touring production of “Wicked” in 2005 and reprised these roles in a 2007 Los Angeles production.

Adam Lambert’s Rise to Fame

Adam Lambert gained recognition after competing on the eighth season of “American Idol” in 2009. Despite coming in second to Kris Allen, Lambert received praise from the judges and has remained one of the most popular “American Idol” contestants. MTV even ranked him #5 on their 2009 list “The 10 Greatest ‘American Idol’ Contestants of All Time.”

Lambert’s debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” was released in November 2009 and included hit singles “Whataya Want from Me” and “If I Had You.” The album earned him a Grammy nomination and has been certified gold in the U.S. and Finland and platinum in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Adam has since released several more studio albums and has sold more than 5 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.

Adam Lambert’s Success as Lead Singer of Queen

Adam Lambert was chosen to be the lead singer of Queen after performing with the band members on “American Idol” in 2011. He has since played in several world tours with the band, and his powerful vocals and energetic stage presence have been widely praised by both fans and critics. Despite comparisons to Freddie Mercury, Lambert has managed to establish himself as a unique performer who brings his own interpretation to the classic songs while paying tribute to the original recordings. Brian May has described him as a “gift from god,” and Roger Taylor has said that he is “the closest thing to Freddie Mercury that you’re ever going to get.” Overall, Lambert’s time as Queen’s lead singer has been a resounding success, and he has helped to keep the band’s legacy alive for a new generation of fans.

Television Appearances

Adam Lambert has appeared on several television shows, including “Project Runway” (2011), “Pretty Little Liars” (2012), and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (2014).

He had a recurring role on “Glee,” playing Elliot “Starchild” Gilbert on 5 episodes in 2013 and 2014, and he played the role of Eddie in the Fox network’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again” in 2016.

Adam Lambert’s Charity Work

Adam Lambert is openly gay and has been in relationships with Finnish TV personality Sauli Koskinenm and model Javi Costa Polo. He is known for his charity work and has supported organizations such as DonorsChoose, MusiCares, charity:water, and The Trevor Project.

In 2013, he received a Unity Award from the We Are Family Foundation for his music with peaceful messages. He founded his own charity, the Feel Something Foundation, in 2019, which supports LGBTQ+ human rights. He has participated in several concerts for charity, including a 2012 performance with Queen and Elton John to raise funds for the Olena Pinchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation, a 2012 benefit for Marylanders for Marriage Equality, and a 2013 Make-A-Wish Foundation Ball.

Lambert also performed on the charity single “Hands,” which benefited families affected by the tragic 2016 mass shooting at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub.

Accolades

In 2009, Lambert won the Teen Choice Award for Male Reality/Variety Star and the Young Hollywood Award for Artist of the Year. The following year, he was named one of “People” magazine’s Most Beautiful People and was included in Barbara Walters’ “10 Most Fascinating People” special.

In 2010, Lambert received the UR Fav International Video award for “Whataya Want from Me” at Canada’s MuchMusic Video Awards.

In 2013, he won the Davidson/Valentini Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards and also the GLAAD Award for Outstanding Music Artist.

Adam Lambert’s Real Estate Ventures in the Hollywood Hills

In 2014, Adam Lambert purchased a 3,800 square foot home in the Hollywood Hills for $3 million. He listed it for $4 million in 2017, but then lowered the price to $3.35 million in May 2019. After being taken off the market in January 2020, it was relisted for the same price with a different realtor the following month.

Meanwhile, in 2018, Lambert bought a 5,000 square foot, 14-room home in the Hollywood Hills for $6.5 million.

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