Nicholas Scott Lachey, better known as Nick Lachey, is a 47-year-old American singer and television personality. He is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum R&B boy band 98 Degrees. Nick is also known for starring on the reality show Honeymooners: Nick and Jessica with his ex-wife Jessica Simpson. As of 2021, Nick Lachey's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
| Full Name | Nicholas Scott Lachey |
| Birth Date | November 9, 1973 |
| Birth Place | Harlan, Kentucky, U. S. |
| Profession | Singer, TV personality |
| Wife | Vanessa Minnillo |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
Early life
Nick Lachey was born as Nicholas Scott Lachey on November 9, 1973 in Harlan, Kentucky, United States. He was born to his parents, John and Kathleen Lachey. His younger brother, Drew Lachey, is a singer and actor who was also a member of the boy band 98 Degrees.
For his education, he attended Clovernook Elementary School in North College Hill, Ohio. She also attended the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts. She later moved to the University of Miami. In 1992 she entered the University of Southern California.
Nick Lachey’s Net Worth and Career
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Nick began his singing career with his friend Justin Jeffrey as part of a quartet on Kings Island. He though he gained popularity after joining the boy band 98 Degrees. The group had their first success after the release of their second album “98 Degrees and Rising” on October 20, 1998. To date, the popular group has sold more than 10 million records.
In 2003, Nick garnered more praise after appearing on the MTV reality show We Got Married: Nick and Jessica. He starred in a reality show with his then-wife Jessica Simpson. Nick released his first solo studio album titled “SoulO” on November 11, 2003. However, the album did not receive a good response from the public and was also a commercial failure. On May 9, 2006, he released his second studio album, What’s Left of Me, which reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 and also went gold.
In December 2009, Nick hosted The SingOff, an American song contest. On March 3, 2014, he appeared as the host of VH1’s pop culture talk show Big Morning Buzz Live. He also appeared in the celebrity dance contest, Dancing with the Stars, where he competed against his wife, Vanessa. In 2021, Lachey competed on the fifth season of The Masked Singer Show vocal competition, where he managed to win the season title.
Personal Life
Nick Lachey has been married twice. He first married American singer and actress Jessica Simpson on October 26, 2002. After three years as a couple, Nick and Jessica announced their divorce in November 2005. The couple filed for divorce on December 16, 2005 and the divorce was finalized on June 30, 2006.
Nick began dating model/actress Vanessa Minnillo after starring in her 2006 music video for What’s Left of Me. Although they separated in June 2009, they got back together in October 2009. The couple got engaged in November 2010 and exchanged vows on July 15, 2011. The couple has three children together.
Lachey recently appeared on the SiriusXM Radio Andy Show, where he told host Andy Cohen that he has yet to read his ex-wife Jessica Simpson’s open memoir, released two years ago on February 4, 2020.
Nick went on to share that he won’t be reading the book in the future, as he stated that he knows the truth and doesn’t need to read someone’s side of a story.
Nick Lachey net worth
As of 2021, Nick Lachey’s personal fortune is estimated to be around $25 million. He has amassed a large fortune through his singing career and appearances on various reality shows. He is also part of the team owned Tacoma Rainiers baseball team and co-owner of the Hollywood Fame Basketball Association team.
