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The world is so full of celebrities that broadcast every detail of their lives on social media and inundate fans with endless selfies and images of their every move. Many use their online platforms to flaunt their wealth, posing in front of their expensive supercars, in front of their luxurious mansions, and dressed in the finest fashions that money can buy.
Ed Sheeran doesn't partake in any of this loud broadcasting of his wealth and fortune, but don't be fooled... he has an astounding net worth of $200 million. The Times confirms this reserved star opts to spend as much of his life out of the spotlight as possible, meaning his wealth is often overlooked. Very few are aware of the true depth of Ed Sheeran's success.
A Quiet Man In A Loud Industry
Ed Sheeran has generated hit after hit over the span of his career. He has sung alongside some of the biggest names in music, with huge collaborations with the likes of Eminem, Justin Bieber, Travis Scott, and Camila Cabello. His simple, down-to-earth looks have him mistaken as being "an average guy," but his true fans know that behind the ginger hair and the blue jeans lies a man with a massive fortune with accolades so plentiful they'd be impossible to list.
Ed Sheeran doesn't thrive in the spotlight. He prefers to stay behind the scenes as much as possible and he keeps his private life under wraps. His incredible loyalty and devotion to his wife Cherry Seaborn dates back to his time in secondary school. The two have a friendship and deep love for one another that most of Hollywood's biggest stars can never attain. They've quietly welcomed a baby girl into the world, and continue to live away from prying eyes whenever possible.
Ed Sheeran's on-stage life is a loud one that takes place under the bright lights and in front of crows of tens of thousands of people, but when he's not performing, this humble man quietly enjoys the fruits of his labor with his family.
A Man Of Many Millions
Ed Sheeran is considered to be one of the wealthiest musicians in the UK. He held the top selling record in 2017 and as reported by Verdict, he had "more top ten singles than any other album in UK chart history."
His millions are generated primarily through his music by way of album sales, and the mammoth success of his live tours. According to the 2020 Sunday Times Rich List, his wealth was highly enhanced after "the record-breaking Divide tour."
In 2019, Ed Sheeran embarked on an international tour that had him booked on a wild, 260-show schedule. It was undoubtedly grueling, but well worth the dedication and effort. Standard reports that this singular tour "generated an estimated $775.5 million, breaking the 2011 record previously held by U2 for highest grossing tour of all time."
Profitable Words
In addition to the clear and prominent success of the music he releases under his own name, Ed Sheeran also pads his massive income with another revenue stream, which is also directly related to the music industry. He is known to pen songs for other artists, putting his lyrical genius to use at its full potential. He has written for One Direction's Niall Horan, as well as Justin Bieber, to name a few. His collaboration with Justin Bieber on Love Yourself and I Don't Care were some of the many times these two stars collaborated.
Adding to the high profile lyrics that Sheeran has worked on behind the scenes, are his contributions to The Weeknd's Dark Times, which was a huge hit that received international attention.
A Cool Relationship With Heinz
Many celebrities accept endorsement deals to layer additional revenue streams into their profit margins. Considering how incredibly low-key and private Ed Sheeran is, it's not shocking to learn that he's not one to take part in a series of brand endorsements. There is, however, one obsession of his that he doesn't mind promoting - with a big payout, of course.
Sheeran is known to have a bottle of Ketchup with him wherever he goes. It's a simple request considering how elaborate some celebrity riders can be. He loves Heinz ketchup so much that his entourage always has a bottle near, wherever he may be traveling. Sheeran loves their ketchup so much that he actually reached out to Heinz directly to see if they'd let him represent their brand.
Standard reports that in 2019 he took to social media and wrote; “Yo @heinz I have an idea for a tv ad if you wanna do one, if not I won’t be offended, I could never be mad at you. Slide in my DMs or have your people call my people. Lots of love, your biggest fan x
Of course, the brand quickly responded, saying “hitting you up RIGHT NOW”.
Sheeran then confirmed in his social media caption, “It’s happening…”
Ed Sheeran continues to top the charts, and his name finds its way to a number of "rich lists" that peg him as being one of the most highly paid, successful, and sought after artists in the world.
Sources: Standard, Verdict, The Times, Sunday Times Rich List