Jordin Sparks has been a household name since the young age of 17. She won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007, solidifying herself as a magnificent vocal talent and kickstarting a career in the recording industry, on the big screen, and even occasionally on Broadway. She’s been the recipient of an American Music Award, BET Award, Teen Choice Award, NAACP Image Award and more, along with over a dozen high-profile nominations.
As for the fame, she once said she could take it or leave it. “Honestly, the fame part, I could take it or leave it,” she told Reader’s Digest for a November 2024 interview. “I did not do this. I just want to sing. I honestly, would be fine if I never had my picture taken again. I just want to sing. I know I’m supposed to be here to use my voice to heal and to help people and to bring joy, and so that’s what my focus is, and that’s what I want to do.”
Aside from being a musical icon, she’s also a wife, mother, philanthropist, and beloved pop culture figure. So what is Jordin Sparks’ net worth today? Learn more about her current career and how she makes her money these days below.
After winning American Idol in 2007, she signed a record deal with Jive, and her hit “No Air,” from the subsequent self-titled album, peaked at number 3. According to Celebrity Net Worth, from there she went on to open for pop superstar Alicia Keys on tour in 2008. Her second album, “Battlefield,” earned lackluster sales.
Over the years, she’s made appearances in TV, on Broadway, and in films. She’s been featured in RuPaul’s Drag Race, returned for appearances on American Idol, and played the lead role in Broadway’s Waitress. Sparks partnered with Avon in 2008 to promote Mark, the cosmetics brand’s teen division, and created a line of clothing at Wet Seal. Two years later, in 2010, she created her signature fragrance Because of You…, followed by two more fragrances called Fascinate and Ambition.
Per Celebrity Net Worth, she owned a home in the Hollywood Hills, which she listed for $1.85 million in 2017 after purchasing it in 2013.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sparks currently has a net worth of $8 million. Per Parade, she’s ranked among the 20 richest American Idol contestants, landing at number 6.
