Read to find out which of the TOWIE stars are the richest and what they're doing!
The Only Way Is Essex is a popular reality television show that premiered on ITV2 in 2010. The show features the glamorous lives of a group of young people from Essex, UK. The original cast members have since become some of the wealthiest celebrities in the UK, thanks to their successful businesses, personal appearances, and media deals.
With that in mind, the question that arises is that who amongst the cast are the richest and how much are they exactly worth?
Amy Childs
Amy Childs is one of the most recognizable faces of TOWIE, having popularized the word 'hun-ay' as a form of punctuation. As a founding cast member, she quickly became a fan favorite and has since found great success and fortune.
Amy used her newfound fame to make smart investments, such as banking the cash in houses in Brentwood, Essex, and launching her own beauty salon, reports The Sun. Additionally, she cashed in on the fitness craze with the release of her own fitness DVD, which became a huge hit with fans of the show. Childs' net worth is reportedly £3.1 million.
Joey Essex
Joey Essex may have been portrayed as an airhead on TOWIE, but his fortune and success tell a different story. According to The Sun, he owns a luxurious bachelor pad worth an estimated £3 million, which includes a private pool, palm trees and a beach bar.
Beyond his property investments, Joey has made a name for himself as an entrepreneur, having launched clothing and hair products lines in the past. He also charges large amounts for personal appearances, reflecting his status as one of the most in-demand celebrities in the UK.
Joey's popularity has also led to lucrative brand endorsements, with companies like McDonalds and Jaffa Cakes seeking to capitalize on his fan base. Due to the success that Joey has built up, his net worth £6.3 million.
Gemma Collins
Gemma Collins has built an impressive fashion empire, landing big endorsement deals and partnering with popular brands like Boohoo to create her own clothing line. Before she became a reality TV star, Gemma worked as a car dealer, but she quickly made a name for herself on TOWIE, where she became known for her larger-than-life personality and bold fashion choices.
Beyond her work on TOWIE, Gemma has also had her own show, Diva Forever, which has been a hit with viewers. She has also presented on popular daytime shows like Loose Women and This Morning, cementing her status as one of the more recognizable personalities on British television. The net worth of the reality TV star is estimated to be £7.3 million.
Samantha Faiers
Samantha Faiers has maintained a strong presence on television since her TOWIE days, thanks to her hit show, The Mummy Diaries on ITVBe. Through her TV appearances and endorsement deals, she has made a fortune, becoming one of the wealthiest former cast members of the show.
Before her time on TOWIE, Samantha appeared on Big Brother, catching the eye of big businesses who were keen to work with her. She has since launched a clothing line with popular brands like River Island, Very, and Quiz, as well as a fragrance, home furnishings line, and a babywear collection.
Samantha has also published a range of books on motherhood which have been popular with fans of her show. In 2019, she signed a deal with Pampers, further expanding her brand and solidifying her status as one of the most successful former TOWIE cast members. Samantha is reportedly worth £8.8 million.
Mark Wright
Mark Wright is a true jack of all trades, having found success in a variety of different fields. He has worked as a Hollywood TV presenter, a radio host, and even had a brief stint as a professional footballer, reports The Sun.
Beyond his media and sports career, Mark has also made a name for himself in the fitness world, launching the Train Wright fitness website and partnering with his wife, Michelle Keegan, to create the popular Mysa Active gymwear line. Today, Mark is one of the wealthiest former TOWIE cast members, with an estimated net worth of £9 million.
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