KEY POINTS

  • The Spice Girls reportedly has a combined net worth of $546 million
  • They made millions from record sales, tours, merchandise and film and TV projects at the height of their fame
  • The members found success in their solo careers after the group went on indefinite hiatus in 2000

The Spice Girls was one of the biggest acts in the world in the 1990s. But more than two decades after their rise to fame, which of the band’s five members is the richest?

The British pop girl group comprises Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Victoria Beckham. In 1996, they released their first single "Wannabe," which hit no. 1 in over 30 countries, and their debut album "Spice" went on to sell more than 23 million copies worldwide.

The group raked in millions from record sales, tours, merchandise and film and TV projects. According to Pollstar, their tours grossed nearly $150 million in ticket sales across 58 shows.

After going on indefinite hiatus at the end of 2000, the Spice Girls members pursued their own solo careers, though they did later reunited for a tour. They now have a combined net worth of $546 million, according to MyLondon. Read on to find out how much each member is worth.

5. Melanie Brown or Mel B - “Scary Spice”

Brown made her solo debut in 1998 with the single “I Want You Back” featuring Missy Eliott, and the song topped the U.K. singles chart. She released her debut album “Hot” in 2000.

Aside from her music career, Brown has made many television appearances over the years. These include the Australian version of “The X Factor,” the Australian version of “Dancing with the Stars” and “America's Got Talent.”

Mel B has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

4. Melanie Chisholm or Mel C - “Sporty Spice”

After the Spice Girls went on hiatus, Chisholm released multiple solo albums, including “Reason” in 2003 and “Beautiful Intentions” in 2005. She also started her own record company, Red Girl Records.

Since going solo, Chisholm has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, so it's no surprise that she is worth $20 million, according to a 2020 Celebrity Net Worth estimate.

3. Emma Bunton - “Baby Spice”

Like her fellow Spice Girls members, Bunton also released albums after striking out on her own, including “A Girl Like Me” in 2001 and “Free Me” in 2004.

However, she has since focused on TV, film and radio projects, serving as judge on “Dancing on Ice” and host of the radio show “Heart FM.” Bunton also had a recurring role on BBC's “Absolutely Fabulous” from 2003 to 2012.

Over the past decades, Bunton has accumulated a net worth of $30 million.

2. Geri Halliwell - "Ginger Spice"

Halliwell left the Spice Girls in 1998 due to various reasons, including her struggle with depression and the rising conflicts within the group at the time. However, she found success with her solo career, releasing three albums and four no. 1 hits, South China Morning Post reported.

Halliwell also acted as judge on reality shows such as “The X Factor UK” and “Australia's Got Talent” and released two autobiographies and six children’s books. Her various endeavors helped her build a fortune of $40 million.

1. Victoria Beckham - “Posh Spice”

The richest Spice Girls member is Victoria Beckham, who is worth a whopping $450 million as of 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, this is reportedly a combined net worth with her soccer legend husband, David Beckham.

During her time with the girl group, Victoria reportedly earned $75 million per year. She also made $70 million from the Spice Girls reunion tour.

She launched her eponymous fashion label in 2008 and a beauty brand called Victoria Beckham Beauty in 2019.

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Pictured: Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown of The Spice Girls performing during the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012, in London. Getty Images/Jeff J Mitchell