Who’s the richest Jackson? The family’s net worths, ranked – from Michael’s estate raking in profits after his death and Paris’ inheritance to Janet’s million-dollar divorce
The Jacksons are undoubtedly the most iconic family in music history. From the old-school days of the Jackson 5 to the legendary solo careers of Michael and Janet, the famous surname sure has been lucrative for the entire clan.
So who is making their own millions, who is living off Michael’s wealth and whose bank account looks a little more humble? Here’s how much the Jackson family are worth in 2021.
Janet Jackson, 55
Net worth: US$190 million
Contrary to internet rumours, Janet is not a billionaire. She was previously married to billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari retail tycoon, but they split in 2017 soon after the birth of their son, Eissa. At the time, it was widely speculated that Janet was in a battle with Al Mana over US$250 million in alimony.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, after a career spanning four decades and selling over 185 million records, Janet is now worth an estimated US$190 million. Not bad for a single mum who only works when she wants to.
Michael Jackson’s estate
Net worth: US$111 million
Since his untimely death in 2009, MJ’s estate has continued to rake in profits. At the time of his death, he was worth around US$500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and in 2018, his earnings reportedly reached US$825 million. In May 2021, a judge ruled that Michael’s estate was worth US$111 million.
In his will, MJ left 40 per cent of his assets to his three children, to be split equally. Twenty per cent of his wealth was left to multiple children’s charities and the 40 per cent that was left all went to his mother, Katherine.
Katherine Jackson, 91
Net worth: US$100 million
Thanks to MJ’s generous will, Katherine inherited 40 per cent of his estate and is reportedly worth a whopping US$100 million. Court documents suggest she is receiving a stipend of US$67,000 a month from the Michael Jackson estate, but that practically all of it goes to her children and grandchildren to cover their bills.
Paris Jackson, 23
Net worth: US$100 million
Michael’s daughter is making a name for herself in the entertainment industry, but her impressive net worth is still largely thanks to her inheritance.
In 2018, she formed the folk band The Soundflowers with Gabriel Glenn, and the duo released a self-titled EP in June 2020. She’s also started acting in recent years, starring in 2018 film Gringo and 2021’s American Horror Stories series.
Prince Jackson, 24
Net worth: US$100 million
MJ’s eldest son has largely remained out of the spotlight and has been pretty drama-free, as far as the Jacksons go.
He dabbled in showbiz work in 2013 as a reporter for Entertainment Tonight, and acted in the 90210 reboot the same year. He graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount University with a business degree in 2019.
Bigi (Blanket) Jackson, 19
Net worth: US$100 million
Like his older brother, Prince Michael Jackson II has generally stayed out of the spotlight. In recent years, Blanket appears to have undergone somewhat of a reinvention, ditching his famous childhood nickname and adopting the name “Bigi”.
Last year, it was revealed he had bought himself his first house – a fancy US$2 million mansion in Calabasas, California – when he turned 18.
Jermaine Jackson, 66
Net worth: US$5 million
He’s famous for being a member of the Jackson 5, but up until 2012, Jermaine also released 14 solo albums. His self-titled 1972 debut even reached number one on the US R&B charts.
These days he’s a television regular, appearing on celebrity versions of Wife Swap and Big Brother.
La Toya Jackson, 64
Net worth: US$4 million
Much like the rest of her famous family, petite La Toya has worked as a singer, songwriter and actress over the years.
In 2011, she appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and America’s Next Top Model, and in 2018 she starred in The Last Sharknado: It was About Time. Latoya also showed off her singing skills as a contestant on The Masked Singer in 2019.
Rebbie Jackson, 71
Net worth: US$2.5 million
Low profile sister Rebbie took clarinet, piano and dance lessons as child, but showed no interest in a music career. But she eventually followed in her family’s footsteps and released her debut solo album in 1984. She had a moderately successful music career throughout the 80s, and is now worth a respectable US$2.5 million.
Tito Jackson, 67
Net worth: US$2 million
After success alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, Tito spent years managing his family group featuring his three sons, 3T. He eventually dived back into music himself and launched a solo career in 2003 performing as a blues musician.
Jackie Jackson, 70
Net worth: US$200,000
The Jackson 5 singer gave a solo career a couple of shots before eventually running two record companies, Jesco Records and Futurist Entertainment. In 2009, he starred alongside brothers Tito, Jermaine and Marlon in reality show The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty.
Marlon Jackson, 64
Net worth: US$100,000
Like his brother Michael, who he was particularly close to, Marlon launched a solo career, releasing his debut album “Baby Tonight” in 1987. Despite the record performing well on the Top R&B Albums chart in the US, he never released another. In 2001, he reunited with the Jackson 5 to perform at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Special event.
Randy Jackson
Net worth: Unknown
The second youngest Jackson sibling filed for bankruptcy in 1996 and eventually pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud, according to the LA Times. Not much is known about Randy’s current financial situation, but ABC News reported that he’s been supporting himself with “odd jobs” in the Los Angeles area.
