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What is Jesse McCartney’s Net Worth?

Jesse McCartney is a multi-talented American singer-songwriter, actor, and voice actor with an estimated net worth of $4 million. Born on April 9, 1987, in Westchester, New York, McCartney found his start in the late 1990s on the daytime television series “All My Children,” portraying the character JR Chandler. At this time, he also became a member of the boy band Dream Street, which enjoyed modest success before their breakup in 2002, paving the way for his solo career.

McCartney marked his entrance as a solo artist with the release of “Beautiful Soul” in 2004. The titular song gained significant popularity, making it into the top 20 charts across several nations and solidifying his status as a teen pop sensation. He continued to release albums that reflected his growth as an artist, including “Right Where You Want Me” (2006) and “Departure” (2008).

Throughout his musical journey, McCartney has showcased his talent for songwriting, having co-written popular tracks for other artists, including the international hit “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis, in collaboration with Ryan Tedder. In addition to his music career, McCartney has made a mark in acting, particularly recognized for his voice role as Theodore in the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movie series. He has also appeared in various television shows like “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Greek,” and “Army Wives.”

Early Years

Born on April 9, 1987, in Ardsley, New York, Jesse McCartney is the son of Scott and Ginger McCartney. He began performing in local theater as a young child, making his debut in the musical “Oliver!” in 1994, and subsequently touring with the 1997 production of “The King and I,” playing the role of Louis.

Dream Street

In 1992, producers Louis Baldonieri and Brian Lukow formed Dream Street, a pop boy band that included members Matt Ballinger, Frankie Galasso, Greg Raposo, Chris Trousdale, and Jesse McCartney. The band released two albums: “Dream Street” in 2001, which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart and was certified gold, followed by “The Biggest Fan” in 2002, the soundtrack to a film of the same name starring the group.

Dream Street also produced two concert VHS releases: “Dream Street: Live in Concert” in 1999 and “Dream Street: Live” in 2001. Their song “They Don’t Understand (Pokemon Version)” was featured in the animated movie “Pokemon the Movie 2000.”

In 2002, Baldonieri and Lukow faced legal action from the parents of the band members for allegedly exposing their children to alcohol and pornography. The group disbanded later that year. On June 11, 2020, the surviving members reunited virtually to perform an acoustic rendition of “It Happens Every Time” in memory of Trousdale, who passed away just days earlier from an undisclosed illness, possibly related to complications from Covid-19.

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Going Solo

In 2004, Jesse McCartney released his inaugural solo album, “Beautiful Soul,” through Hollywood Records. The lead single achieved impressive chart positions, including number 1 in Australia, number 2 in New Zealand, and number 16 in the United States. It has attained gold certification in Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S., and platinum in Australia.

McCartney’s Beautiful Soul Tour launched on May 2, 2005, with a total of 56 performances.

His subsequent album, “Right Where You Want Me,” was released in 2006 and climbed to number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. The next album, “Departure,” also reached number 14 on the Billboard 200, featuring the single “Leavin’,” which hit number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking McCartney’s highest-charting single.

In 2010, he digitally released “Have It All,” followed by “In Technicolor” in 2014 and “The Resolution Tour Live” album in 2018. The “New Stage” album was made available in 2021, and the EP “All’s Well” is set for public release on April 5, 2024.

Songwriting

Jesse McCartney has written many of his songs and occasionally collaborates with other artists. He co-wrote the massive 2007 Leona Lewis hit “Bleeding Love,” which became the best-selling single in both the United Kingdom and Ireland that year and reached number 1 in over 35 countries.

Soundtracks

In the soundtrack for the 2004 musical fantasy film “Ella Enchanted,” McCartney and actress Anne Hathaway performed a duet titled “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Film

McCartney’s film career includes starring as Keith Zetterstrom in the 2008 independent drama “Keith,” based on Ron Carlson’s short story. He also played a significant role in the 2012 disaster film “Chernobyl Diaries.”

He voiced Theodore in various “Alvin and the Chipmunks” films and JoJo McDodd in the animated movie “Horton Hears a Who!” (2008).

Television

Jesse McCartney portrayed Adam Chandler Jr. on “All My Children” from 1998 to 2001. The character had previously been featured on the show since 1989, portrayed by various actors. After McCartney’s departure, the role was assumed by Jonathan Bennett.

He took on additional TV roles in shows like “Hannah Montana,” “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” From 2004 to 2005, he starred as Bradin Westerly on the WB series “Summerland,” a portrayal of a teenager coping with family tragedy through substance use.

In the last season of “Army Wives,” he played Private Tim Truman, a soldier leaving his pregnant wife as he heads to Afghanistan. He later appeared in Season 4 of “Greek” and performed as a turtle contestant in Season 3 of “The Masked Singer.” In 2014, he had a role in the romantic sitcom “Young & Hungry.”

Video Games

Jesse McCartney has lent his voice to characters in over a dozen video games, including “Kingdom Hearts II” (2006), “Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days” (2009), “Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep” (2010), “Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance” (2012), and “Kingdom Hearts III” (2019).

Products

In 2011, McCartney launched a women’s fragrance called “Wanted.”

Awards

Throughout his career, he has received various accolades, including Choice Crossover Artist, Choice Male Artist, and Choice Breakout Male at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. The following year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. He has also received a Groovevolt Music Award for “Beautiful Soul,” a Behind The Voice Actors Award, three Radio Disney Awards, two Young Artists Awards, and ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2005 and 2010.

Philanthropy

Jesse McCartney actively participates in charitable initiatives, including “Come Together Now” for victims of the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, “Little Kids Rock” which provides musical instruments and lessons to underserved schools, “Kids for a Drug-Free America,” St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, SPACE, and various benefits for the City of Hope Cancer Center in 2005 and 2009.

Personal Life

Jesse McCartney got engaged to Katie Peterson in September 2019, and they tied the knot on October 23, 2021.

Real Estate

In May 2007, McCartney purchased a home in Los Angeles for $1.07 million, which he sold three years later at a loss of $177,000. In March 2014, he bought another home in the Hollywood Hills for $1.96 million.