Mary J. Blige Net Worth 2023; Income, Husband & Biography

Who is Mary J. Blige?

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She won many awards like Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. Mary Jane Blige is a versatile and skillful actress. Blige releases 14 studio album that has reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart. As of 2023, Mary J. Blige net worth is around $20 million approx.

Real Name:	Mary Jane Blige
Date of birth:	January 11, 1971
Age:	52 years old
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (1.75m)
Birthplace:	New York City, United States
Nationality:	American
Husband/Spouse:	Martin “Kendu” Isaacs (2003-2018)
Boyfriend/Dating:	Cedric (the 1990s)
Profession:	Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
Mary J. Blige Net Worth 2023:	$20 Million approx.

Early Life

Mary J. Blige’s birth name is Mary Jane Blige. She was born on 11th January 1971 in New York City, United States. Blige is born to Cora and Thomas Blige. Her father is a jazz musician, and her mother is a nurse.

Blige is the second of four children. She is an elder sister, LaTonya Blige-DaCosta. She also has a younger half-brother Bruce Miler and a younger half-sister Jonquell.

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Both these siblings are from a later relationship with her mother after divorcing her father. 

Blige spent her childhood in Atlanta, Georgia. She sang in a Pentecostal church.

Her family moved to New York City. The family subsisted on her mother’s earnings as a nurse after her father left the family. Her father suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.

Education:

She enrolled in Roosevelt High School. But at the age of five, she sexually harasses her peers. She would eventually turn to alcohol and drugs and try to numb the pain.

Blige dropped out of school in her junior year. And later, she started her singing career.

Personal Life: Husband, Boyfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Blige was in a relationship with singer Cedric of an R&B group in the 1990s. The association covers six years. In an interview, she confirmed that she is engaged to the singer and both are getting married soon.

Blige married her manager Martin in the year 2003. At the time, Martin has two children, Nas and Jordan, from her first wife. In 2016, Blige filed divorced, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was confirmed in 2018.

Blige is a democrat and performed for Barack Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. She is using drugs and alcohol and has been sober for several years.

Age, Height, and Weight

Mary J. Blige’s current age is 52 years old. She has a height of 5 feet 8 inches. His Weight is 66 kg (145 pounds).

Professional Career

Blige’s career began in 1988 when she was signed to Uptown Records by its founder Andre Harrell. She started her background as a vocal work artist. In 1992, Blige released her debut album, What’s the 411, credited for introducing the mix of R&B and Hip Hop into mainstream pop culture.

What’s the 411 and the 1994 album My Life are featured on rolling stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All-time list. Blige’s biggest hits include:

• Real Love
• Not Gon Cry
• Be Without You
• Family Affair

Blige has also successfully transitioned to television and movie screens with supporting roles in the films. Blige’s studio album Stronger with Each Tear was released in 2009. That album hit number two on the Billboard 200.

Mary was honored at the 2009 BET honors ceremony and was paid tribute by Anita Baker and Monica. On 23rd January 2010, she rereleased the track Hard Times Come No More.

At the 41st NAACP Image awards, she won the outstanding female artist and outstanding album for Stronger with Each Tear. In 2001, Blige starred opposite rapper Q-Tip in the independent film Prison Song.

 

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In 2005, Blige landed the starring role in the MTV Films biopic on an American singer. Blige later dropped out of the part due to financial issues. In 2007, Mary guest-starred on Ghost Whispered in the episode Mean Ghost as the character Jackie Boyd.

In the same year, she guest starred on Entourage in the role of herself as a client of Ari Gold’s agency. In 2007, Blige guest starred in America’s Next Top Model as a creative director for a photo shoot by Matthew Rolston.

Mary starred alongside Tom Cruise, and Alec Baldwin in the 1980s jukebox hit musical Rock of Ages film. Blige gives voice to the character Irene Adler’s animated film Sherlock Gnomes in 2018.

In 2020, Mary played a leading role in the horror film Body Cam. She also starred in the independent drama film Pink Skies Ahead. In 2004, Mary J. Blige launched her record label, Matriarch Records.

This label is distributed through Interscope, and in 2012 discovered, a girl group. In 2010, Blige launched her first perfume, My Life, exclusively on HSN. The fragrance’s success broke sales records in hours.

Her fragrances got award two prestigious FIFI awards from the Fragrance Foundation. In 2018, Blige released a line of sunglasses named Melodies and MJB. Mary has extended their collection to offer more styles.

Awards and Achievements:

• Mary J. Blige received a Legends Award at the World Music Awards in 2006.
• Mary also won the Voice of Music Award from ASCAP in 2007.
• Billboard ranked Mary as the most successful female R&B/Hip Hop artist of the past 25 years.
• In 2011, Blige ranked VH1 as the 80th greatest artist.
• In 2012, Mary was ranked by VH1 number 9th in the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
• In 2021, she was nominated for the first time in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class.
• In 2022, Blige won the award with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Award.

Amazing Facts and Hobbies

• Blige has been referred to as the Queen of Hip-Hop soul.
• She won Nine Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, and ten Billboard Music Awards.
• Throughout her career, she has released 13 studio albums.
• The latter was featured on Time Magazine’s All-Time 100 Album.
• Blige has also made a successful transition to both the television and movie screens.
• Her Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated breakthrough performance as Florence Jackson in Mud bound in 2017.
• Blige has had endorsement contracts with Reebok, Air Jordan, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Apple Inc., Burger King, and many more.
• Mary is also a spokesperson with Carol’s Daughter beauty products and Citibank’s Nickelback program.

Social Media Links

Mary J. Blige is also known as the social media personality. She is famous among the fans of her profession. Blige is a phenomenal woman whose achievements are unbelievable. Blige has an Instagram account with 6.2 million followers that were a considerable number. Mary has millions of fans listed on her social media accounts. She is also active on her Twitter account, with 6.2millions of followers. Mary is also active on her Facebook account, with 11 million followers.

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Mary J. Blige Net worth 2023 / Mary J. Blige’s Salary / Income

Mary has achieved numerous good works in her long and illustrious career. She has released plenty of albums so far and has won many awards. Blige is a famous television personality with an estimated net worth of $20 million approx. Mary’s monthly income is $1,50,000+, and their yearly estimated income is $2 million approx.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Mary J. Blige?

Mary J. Blige is a famous and well-known American Singer, Songwriter, and Actress.

• What is the Date of Birth Mary?

Mary J. Blige’s birth name is Mary Jane Blige. Mary is born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, United States.

• Is Mary married?

As of 2022, Mary J. Blige is not married yet.

• How old is Mary J. Blige?

Mary J. Blige was born on January 11, 1971, and she is 52 years old.

• Did Mary J. Blige have kids?

Mary J. Blige never welcomed their children but she is the stepmother of three children.