Olivia Newton-John, the actress who captivated thousands of viewers with her talent with the blockbuster movie “Grease” and also in her role as a singer, died this Monday at the age of 73 after a long fight against cancer. During her artistic career, she was considered as one of the celebrities who earned the most money due to her efforts. Next, we tell you the fortune that she raised.
According to the website The List, the actress and singer had an estimated fortune of US$ 40 million until 2022, thanks to her albums sold, movies in which she acted, real estate deals, among other activities.
In detail, Olivia became famous for playing Sandy in ‘Grease’, a film that grossed US $ 400 million in 1978. However, the actress sued Universal in 2006 for ensuring that she was not earning adequate royalties for her leading role. on the tape In the end, they reached an agreement.
He also appeared in dozens of shows from the musical ‘Saturday Night Live’ to the series ‘Glee’, while in 2008, he performed on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.
His success as a singer
In 1981, the singer released the song ‘Physical’ with a dance number with such suggestive lyrics. Although it was banned by several radio stations, it became her biggest hit, spending 10 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Also, the artist won four Grammy awards and sold US $ 100 million in records (through Cheat Sheet).
real estate business
Additionally, Olivia Newton-John has owned large estates in California, Australia, and Florida and has reportedly made big profits on at least some sales.
One of them was the impressive horse ranch in Santa Ynez, California that valued it at US$5.4 million in 2019.
Foundation
Although the artist achieved a considered fortune, she also had the spirit to help. That’s why she created the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to plant medicine and cancer research.
In addition to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, the singer was involved in activist movements, some focused on the protection of dolphins and marine life, protection of children, was a spokesperson for the Colette Chuda/CHEC Environmental Fund and raised awareness of the battle against breast cancer on the album Gaia: One Woman’s Journey.
