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Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
One Direction star's net worth uncovered as Liam leaves huge fortune to ex
One Direction became the biggest band in the world and racked up impressive bank balances due to their success – but just how much are they actually worth? One Direction achieved astronomical success, which saw their bank balances also rocket. Since finding fame in 2010, the group have sold over 70 million records across the globe, with the band being worth an estimated £749 million. Despite having soaring success as a group, the band have gone on to achieve success as solo artists following the departure of Zayn Malik in 2015 and his remaining bandmates going on an indefinite hiatus the following year. It's not just music that the band have cashed in on as they've also signed for dozens of brand deals, as well as endless merchandising and releasing their own movie and perfumes. Earlier this week, it emerged that following Liam Payne's tragic death last year, he had left a sum of £28million behind to his son, Bear Payne, eight, and his ex-girlfriend, Girls Aloud singer, Cheryl Tweedy. Despite having no will, Liam's estate totalled £24,279,728 after various deductions. Here, we take a look at the band's net worths and how the lads including Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik have made their hefty fortunes. Liam Payne In an emotional interview from 2022, Liam suggested all of his money was going to his son Bear. The Strip That Down singer said: "My life now is his, my money is his. I have actually got several companies that are up and running that I know he can run one day if he wants to or [he can sell them]." Liam also helped pay for a £4million home for Cheryl and Bear in the Buckinghamshire village of Chalfont St Peter. When he split with Cheryl, Liam then splashed out on a home nearby. The star didn't have a will when he fell to his death from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On Wednesday, it was revealed his ex and mother of his child, Cheryl Tweedy, was granted the power of administration of the late Liam 's estate. He left behind £24.3million. According to court documents filed on May 1, music lawyer Richard Bray was also named as an administrator. He left behind £28.6million, which after expenses and debts were paid, went down to £24.3million. While a lot of his wealth came from One Direction, he also made a name for himself as a solo singer, releasing his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019. After leaving the group, Liam made sure to invest in property despite struggling with addictions. Louis Tomlinson One Direction once earned £45million in one year alone, according to The Sunday Times' list of richest musicians aged 30 and under. Four years after the lads met, the members had an individual net worth of £15 million. And now, years after they went on hiatus, Louis is said to have a net worth of £54million. The singer, who also has solo work, previously bought himself an £80,000 Porsche Boxster, a £90,000 Range Rover and a £2.5million property in north London. He released debut studio album, Walls, in 2020 and his second studio album, Faith in the Future, in 2022 - which debuted at No. 1 in the UK Not only does he earn money from music, touring and merchandising, he also has three companies: 78 Production, LT Publishing and LT Media. Last year, LT Publishing had assets totalling a staggering £229,908. Meanwhile, 78 Productions had assets of £3.57million. Niall Horan Niall Horan was last with Liam weeks before his death when the latter attended his concert in Buenos Aires. Reflecting on their time together, he said at the time, 'We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn't happen often in a lifetime.' The singer reportedly has a net worth of £52 million, which he earned through 1D, solo work and touring. He completed his The Show Live On Tour recently, with millions of fans supporting him. The 31-year-old released three solo albums and even followed his passion by finding a golf management company called Modest Golf with Mark McDonnell, which had a profit of £125,000 between 2022 and 2023. He even has a stake in the Irish athleisure brand Gym+Coffee In 2023, he was one of the coaches of The Voice, with him returning the following season much to the delight of fans. Niall also has a touring firm called BAI which profited £2.08million between 2023 and 2024. Zayn Malik Zayn has an estimated net worth of £56.2million, which is unsurprising as he enjoyed a successful solo career after leaving One Direction in 2015. His debut solo single, Pillow Talk, reached No. 1 in several countries, with the debut album Mind of Mine receiving positive reviews. He went on to release three more solo albums. Zayn tried his hand at many businesses, including releasing a shoe line with Giuseppe Zanotti. He collaborated with may fashion houses for several campaigns and even became the creative director for a men's and women's capsule collection called Zayn x Venus for Versace. In 2018, he designed a backpack for The Kooples. Not only does he earn money from fashion, but his account also fills up thanks to his touring and merchandise. The star, who shares a child with Gigi Hadid, is the co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Mixoloshe, a non-alcoholic cocktail brand. Harry Styles Harry Styles has the biggest net worth of them all, coming out on top at £150 million. The 31-year-old's solo albums were wildly successful, with Fine Line debuting atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest ever first-week sales by an English male artist. His widely acclaimed third album, Harry's House (2022), broke many records and saw him bag the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. As It Was, the lead single, became the number-one song of 2022 globally. The singer also received six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, three AMAs and four MTV VMAs. Not only is a fan-favourite singer but he also ventured into acting. The star had roles in Dunkirk, Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman. He even became the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue. His Love On Tour tour, which ended in the summer of 2023, became the fifth-highest-grossing tour of all time earning £463million. Meanwhile, Harry owns Erskine and a publishing firm called HSA. In one year, Erskine made a proft of £31million between 2021 and 2022, bringing the total cash at bank and in hand to £74,738million. He is also co-founder and owner of Pleasing - a unisex nail care, beauty, and lifestyle brand - which had a £1.2million profit between 2021 and 2022. HSA Publishing also had £14.14 million in the bank
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Payne, Who Died Without a Will, Left $32 Million Estate
Liam Payne performing in 2018. - Credit:Liam Payne died without a will, but Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and the mother of his son, Bear, has been named one of the administrators of his sizable estate. According to U.K. records obtained by Rolling Stone, the gross value of Payne's estate is £28,594,888 (about $38 million), while the net value — after debts and expenses are covered — amounts to £24,279,728 (or about $32 million). Along with Tweedy, the music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray was named as one of the administrators of the former One Direction member's estate. More from Rolling Stone Because Payne died without a will, Tweedy and Bray will be responsible for Payne's money, property, and possessions, much of which could be put into a trust for Bear. The Guardian notes that laws in England and Wales stipulate that a person's spouse, and then their children, have first claim to the estate if there is no will. As Rolling Stone reported earlier this year in a major investigation into Payne's life and death, the musician was often financially responsible for those around him after achieving so much success at a young age in One Direction. A source close to Payne's ex-girlfriend, Maya Henry, said that Payne felt 'the weight of financially supporting those around him,' especially after the middling success of his 2019 debut album, LP1. 'He had to keep working and making money and expressed his worries about his finances and the pressure to take care of those around him that became accustomed to a certain lifestyle,' the source said. Payne died on Oct. 16, 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. He died of multiple traumas and hemorrhaging caused by the fall, while a preliminary toxicology report stated that he had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system. Authorities in Argentina ultimately found that Payne likely fell from the balcony while trying to escape the hotel after being locked in his room. Still, prosecutors did bring involuntary manslaughter charges against two hotel workers and Payne's friend, Roger Nores, over their alleged role in his death. While the trio were eventually acquitted, two other people, accused of selling Payne drugs, remain detained as they await trial. Best of Rolling Stone Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Extra.ie
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
What happens to Liam Payne's staggering £24m fortune after sudden death without a will?
Former One Direction star Liam Payne left behind a £24.3 million (€28.5 million) fortune after his sudden death — and did so without a will in place. Court documents reveal that his former partner Cheryl Tweedy, with whom he shares a son, Bear, has been named as one of the legal administrators of his estate. This role makes her responsible for managing Payne's money, property, and assets. Music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray has also been appointed to help oversee the estate, which is valued at £28.6 million (€33.6 million) gross and £24.3 million (€28.5 million) net after debts and expenses. Liam Payne. Pic: Marc Piasecki/GC Images Payne died in October last year at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A post-mortem report confirmed his cause of death as multiple traumas and internal and external haemorrhaging. In February, an Argentinian court dropped criminal negligence charges against three of the five people initially investigated in connection with his death. UK laws of intestacy mean that Payne's estate will primarily pass to his immediate family – in this case, his son Bear – unless otherwise specified by the court. As administrator, Cheryl could place the assets in trust for their son. Liam Payne and Cheryl. Pic: Venturelli/WireImage The former Girls Aloud singer, 41, was in a high-profile relationship with Payne from 2016 to 2018. Their connection dates back even further — Payne first auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 when Tweedy was a judge. Following One Direction's hiatus, Payne released his solo debut album LP1 in 2019, featuring hits like Strip That Down with Quavo, Polaroid with Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue, and For You with Rita Ora. At the BRIT Awards in March, Payne was honoured with a tribute video showing him with his family and reflecting on his rise from X Factor contestant to global pop star with One Direction, who collected seven BRITs before disbanding.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Liam Payne revealed to have left behind fortune of over €28m
Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of his son Bear, is an administrator for his estate, meaning she is legally responsible for his money, property and possessions. Singer Payne died at the age of 31 in October last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Court documents show that music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray has also been given administrator duties. Former Girls Aloud singer Tweedy, 41, could place the fortune in trust for Bear as UK rules of intestacy state that a person's spouse and then any children they have are first claim to the estate. The gross value of the estate amounts to €33.5m according to the Letters of Administration, while the net value, which is the total after debts and expenses are paid, amounts to close to €29m. A post-mortem examination report said Payne died of multiple traumas and 'internal and external haemorrhage' after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. A court in Argentina dropped charges in February of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with Payne's death. At the Brit Awards in March he was remembered with a video montage which showed him with his family and a clip from his time on The X Factor and then with One Direction, who won seven gongs at the music awards before they split up. After his band went on hiatus Payne released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019, which included the songs Polaroid with Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue, and Strip That Down featuring Quavo, as well as the track For You with Rita Ora. Tweedy was in a high-profile relationship with Payne between 2016 and 2018. Before he found success in One Direction, Payne auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 when Tweedy was a judge.
RTÉ News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Liam Payne leaves behind £24.3m fortune
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has left behind a £24.3 million (€28.5 million) fortune after dying without a will. Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of his son Bear, is an administrator for his estate, meaning she is legally responsible for his money, property and possessions. Singer Payne died at the age of 31 in October last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Court documents show that music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray has also been given administrator duties. Former Girls Aloud singer Tweedy, 41, could place the fortune in trust for Bear as UK rules of intestacy state that a person's spouse and then any children they have are first claim to the estate. The gross value of the estate amounts to £28,594,888 (€33,641,599), according to the Letters of Administration, while the net value, which is the total after debts and expenses are paid, amounts to £24,279,728 (€28,564,857). A post-mortem examination report said Payne died of multiple traumas and "internal and external haemorrhage" after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. A court in Argentina dropped charges in February of criminal negligence against three out of the five people who had been charged in connection with Payne's death. At the Brit Awards in March he was remembered with a video montage which showed him with his family and a clip from his time on The X Factor and then with One Direction, who won seven gongs at the music awards before they split up. After his band went on hiatus Payne released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019, which included the songs Polaroid with Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue, and Strip That Down featuring Quavo, as well as the track For You with Rita Ora. Tweedy was in a high-profile relationship with Payne between 2016 and 2018. Before he found success in One Direction, Payne auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 when Tweedy was a judge.
