The Only Way Is Essex has made a return to our TV screens with a brand new series as fans tune get an insight into the star-studded casts drama filled lives Since the show first aired back in 2010, viewers have quickly fallen head over heels for a variety of cast members, with everyone from Joey Essex to Sam Faiers and the iconic Gemma Collins having stolen fans’ hearts. Yet while the cast are known for their charm and larger than life personalities, one aspect of their lives that often intrigues fans is their on-screen success and how they fund their luxury lifestyles. Here, we take a closer look at 5 of the biggest TOWIE stars and how much they are worth.
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Mark Wright – £15m
Mark Wright and wife Michelle Keegan have a jaw-dropping £3.5million family home
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When it comes to the top earners from TOWIE, ex-cast member Mark Wright is in a league of his own, with an estimated fortune exceeding £15million! While Mark was paid a pretty penny for his stint on the show, a significant chunk of his wealth actually stems from other gigs as a presenter, footballer and even a property developer. He’s also been at the helm of several businesses over the years, including his Train Wright fitness website and the Mesa Active gym wear collection, which he runs alongside his celeb wife Michelle Keegan. Together with Michelle, Mark co-owns their jaw-dropping £3.5million family home, recently transformed into a multi-million pound mega mansion. Samantha Faiers – £9m
Sam became a multi-millionaire before she even turned 30
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As one of the original members of TOWIE, Sam Faiers was an instant hit with viewers and continued to grow her fanbase and fortune long after she left the show in 2014. In fact, Sam became a multi-millionaire before she even turned 30, with most of her wealth stemming from a host of TV shows and brand partnerships. Sam has also ventured into the fashion industry, launching clothing lines with River Island, Quiz and Very, as well as her own range of home furnishings, perfumes, baby wear and even her own fashion label. When she’s not busy setting up new ventures, Sam has also shown her prowess as an author, with her collection of books bringing in over £750,000. Joey Essex – £8m Joey Essex has been a public figure for over a decade, first gaining fame in 2011 as a supporting cast member in the second series of TOWIE. His charm quickly won over fans, leading to his promotion to the main cast where he remained a popular figure until his departure two years later.
it’s believed that Joey can earn between £10,000 and £15,000 for each sponsored post
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Post-TOWIE, Joey stayed in the limelight with appearances on various reality shows including Splash!, Celebs Go Dating and both the Australian and British versions of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! as well as Love Island. Not just content with appearing on shows, Joey also tried his hand at hosting, presenting two documentary series, Educating Joey Essex in 2014 and Joey Essex: Grief and Me in 2021. In addition to his TV work, Joey has also tapped into his entrepreneurial side and launched his own hair care line: Joey Essex: D’Reem Hair. He’s also bagged some lucrative brand deals with the likes of mobile phone network Three, Jaffa Cakes, McDonald’s and Volvic. Moreover, as a well-known Influencer on social media boasting around 1.8million followers, it’s believed that Joey can earn between £10,000 and £15,000 for each sponsored post. All in all, he’s thought to have a net worth of around £8million. Gemma Collins – £7m
Gemma Collins is estimated to be worth anywhere between £2.7million and £7million
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Gemma Collins is estimated to be worth anywhere between £2.7million and £7million. It is largely due to Gemma’s numerous brand endorsements and deals. She’s built her own fashion empire, launching a plus-size clothing collection back in 2012 and later teaming up with fashion brand Boohoo in 2017 to create an exclusive collection. On top of this, Gemma has previously partnered with InTheStyle and New Look, launched her own perfume Diva Pink, and even brought out a range of health and beauty products including lipstick, ‘false’ eyelashes and even hand sanitisers! As if that wasn’t enough, Gemma has been a regular fixture on our telly since her TOWIE departure in 2019. As well as several other reality shows including Celebrity Big Brother, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity MasterChef, The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off and Dancing on Ice. Amy Childs – £5m
A significant chunk of Amy’s wealth stems from fashion and beauty partnerships,
Another original member of the TOWIE crew is none other than Amy Childs, who famously introduced the nation to the ‘vajazzle’ during her stint on the show. Winning over viewers with her unique charm, Amy evolved into a style icon, amassing an estimated fortune of around £5million following her TV triumph. A significant chunk of Amy’s wealth stems from fashion and beauty partnerships, with the profits smartly invested into an impressive property portfolio. She snapped up substantial parts of Brentwood, Essex, safeguarding her investment. In addition to her property acquisitions, Amy also pocketed a hefty sum from the sales of her fitness DVD, Fit in 30 Days, and from her now-closed beauty salon, which sadly shut its doors in 2021. The Only Way is Essex airs Sunday on ITVB and ITVX
