Category | Information |
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Net Worth | $4 million |
Salary | N/A |
Birthdate | November 1, 1964 |
Birthplace | New York City, New York |
Gender | Female |
Height | N/A |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Painter |
Nationality | American |
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Sophie B. Hawkins, an American singer, songwriter, musician, and painter, has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Sophie Ballantine Hawkins was born on November 1, 1964, in New York City, New York. She grew up in Manhattan with her two older siblings. Hawkins developed a passion for music at a young age and was heavily influenced by Bob Dylan. Although she initially gravitated towards playing the drums, she only began taking lessons at the age of 14. Hawkins attended the Manhattan School of Music for a year before deciding to pursue a professional career in music.
Hawkins started her music career as a professional percussionist for Bryan Ferry. In 1992, she released her debut album, “Tongues and Tails.” The album received positive reviews and gained popularity worldwide. Hawkins earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 1993. Her single, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,” reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also had the opportunity to perform a cover of Bob Dylan’s song, “I Want You,” at a concert held in honor of Dylan’s 30th anniversary as a musician.
Hawkins released her second album, “Whaler,” in 1994. The album included successful singles like “As I Lay Me Down” and “Right Beside You.” “Whaler” achieved Gold certification. In 1998, Hawkins ventured into acting and starred as Janis Joplin in the play, “Room 105.” She continued to release new music and also appeared as herself in an episode of the comedy series “Community” in 2013.
Hawkins established her own record label, Trumpet Swan Production, after leaving her previous label. She released her third album, “Timbre,” in 1999 and later re-released it in 2001 with additional content. In 2004, she released her first independently recorded and released album, “Wilderness.” Hawkins has maintained a strong international following and continues to tour and release music.
In 2012, Hawkins publicly identified as omnisexual. She has two children – Dashiell, born in 2008, and Esther, born in 2015. Esther was conceived using an embryo that Hawkins had frozen 20 years prior.
Hawkins has been actively involved in politics and activism. She headlined the Los Angeles Women’s Music Festival in 2007, which supported animal rescue groups and female musicians. She has shown support for Hillary Clinton and contributed to LGBTQ organizations such as the Trevor Project.
Sophie B. Hawkins’ net worth has reached an estimated $4 million.
Hawkins’ net worth primarily comes from her successful music career, which includes album sales, royalties, and concert tours. Additionally, her artistic pursuits as a painter and involvement in other projects contribute to her overall net worth.
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