While they were both successful before they met, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have risen to new heights of a celebrity since they began dating.For the couple, it was never a question of whether they get married or who is more successful between them. Getting engaged with an epic proposal under a banyan tree is a dream come true for the two.
But since Machine Gun Kelly’s engagement to Megan Fox, fans have been curious about his net worth and how much he earns in comparison to his new fiancée.
Is he more worth than her, who has a 20-year-long career under her belt? If so, then how did he manage to amass a higher net worth than her?
How Did Megan Fox Amass Her Net Worth?
Megan is worth $8 million. Often considered to be one of the most beautiful women of our times, she became a huge star after landing a role in Transformers.
She was just 15 years old when she began working on her career in the entertainment industry. While she continued to flourish as a young star, she was able to gain earnings from series such as Hope & Faith, on which she appeared from 2004 to 2006.
She landed her big break in 2007 when she got the life-changing role of Mikaela Banes in Transformers and then reprised the role in 2009. Although she later had a massive fallout with the film’s director, Michael Bay, which stymied her career, she remains a household name in Hollywood to this day.
Aside from getting well-known in the film, Megan also accumulated wealth from different movies, shows, magazines, and brands. She appeared in New Girl, on which she portrayed Reagan Lucas from 2016 to 2017.
Her net worth also includes films such as Jennifer’s Body, Holiday in the Sun, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
Megan has also been featured on countless magazine covers and was hailed as one of the most beautiful and sexy women in the world several times.
At the age of 35, she takes on several projects a year. Her recent works include Think Like A Dog in 2020, and Till Death in 2021.
Her net worth accounts for the money she's made from SKIMS, Avon, Emperio Armani, and Boohoo campaigns. However, it is $2 million less than that of her boyfriend, Machine Gun Kelly, who is worth $10 million.
How Did Machine Gun Kelly Amass His Net Worth?
Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Richard Colson Baker, is an American rapper with a $10 million net worth. Baker has established himself as one of the most distinctive and well-known hip-hop performers in the industry today. He has had a lot of success as an actor in addition to music.
However, he rose to fame a little later. While finishing up high school after returning to the States, he convinced an MC manager to help him launch his career. It was at this point that he adopted the stage name "Machine Gun Kelly" as a reference to his fast-paced vocal delivery.
The rapper then started performing at local venues and eventually appeared at Harlem's Apollo Theater. He also appeared on MTV2's Sucker Free Freestyle.
MGK then released his second mixtape, 100 Words and Running. Although he was gaining exposure during this time, he continued to struggle financially.
He was kicked out of his family home by his father, became a father himself, and worked at Chipotle to support himself.
Before the release of his new mixtape, Lace Up, Machine Gun Kelly took a huge stride forward when he released the single "Alice in Wonderland," which earned him multiple prizes and expanded his recognition. One of the songs was dedicated to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it was played during home games at their stadium.
Following this tremendous run, he worked with Juicy J on the tune "Inhale," then in 2011, Sean Combs approached him and signed him to Bad Boy Records.
In 2012, he was finally ready to release his debut studio album, Lace Up, which contained hits like “Invincible” and “Wild Boy.”
That year, he collaborated with numerous artists including Meek Mill and Pusha T to create a mixtape called Black Flag. And in 2015, he released his second studio album, General Admission.
Furthermore, he collaborated with Camila Cabello in creating the hit single “Bad Things” in 2016.
After having a feud with Eminem, MGK was able to release his fourth studio album, Hotel Diablo, in 2019. That year, he also revealed that his next album, Tickets to my Downfall, is set to release in 2020. Slowly, he cemented his name in the music industry and has now a huge following.
In the last year, he won several music awards. But aside from music, Machine Gun Kelly was able to gain money from acting.
MGK Diversified Beyond Megan Fox's Income Streams
He appeared in films such as The Land, Beyond The Lights, Bird Box, and Big Time Adolescence. He was also featured on MTV’s Wild ‘n Out. He recently appeared in Tim Sutton’s The Last Son, Pete Davidson’s movie, King of Staten Island, and has a cameo in the upcoming Jackass film.
At 31, he is now foraying into the world of filmmaking. His directorial debut is a comedy called, Good Mourning with aU (2021), which is expected to be released sometime later this year. The cast includes himself, his partner Megan Kelly, and Pete Davidson.
Not only is Machine Gun Kelly a prolific musician and an actor, but he has also been the face of many brands. He signed an endorsement deal with Reebok and Young & Reckless.
Even though he has been on the scene for less time than Megan, he has actually a massive wealth than her. But despite that, money seems not an issue for the duo at all as they are currently enjoying their life together as an engaged couple and planning their wedding.