Marilyn Manson: Musician, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth

Marilyn Manson is an American rock musician. He came to fame as the lead singer of the Marilyn Manson band; he has been the only sustained member since the band’s formation. 

In the 1990s, he released music, and the list includes albums like Portrait of an American Family, Antichrist Superstar, and Mechanical Animals. Marilyn earned a reputation in mainstream media as a controversial figure and a negative influence on young people combined with his public image. In the U.S. alone, 3 of the band’s albums have been given platinum status, and 3 more went gold, and the band has had 8 releases debut in the top 10, including 2 number 1 albums. Additionally, Marilyn has been nominated for 4 Grammy Awards. He also earned an additional Grammy nomination for his work on Kanye West‘s Donda. 

In 1997, Marilyn made his film debut as an actor in David Lynch’s Lost Highway and has since appeared in several minor roles and cameos. In 2002, his 1st art show, The Golden Age of Grotesque, was displayed at the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions center.

Marilyn is widely considered one of the controversial figures in heavy metal music, and throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous controversies. Further, his lyrics were criticized by American politicians and were examined in congressional hearings. Many U.S. states enacted legislation banning the group from performing in state-operated venues. In 1999, news media falsely blamed him for influencing the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre. Marilyn’s work has been cited in several violent events, and his paintings and films appeared as evidence in a murder trial. He has been accused of inspiring many other murders and school shootings. In 2021, multiple women accused him of psychologically and sexually abusing them, though he denied all allegations.

Marilyn Manson Early Life:

Marilyn was born on 5th January 1969 in Canton, Ohio. He is of English, Irish, German, and Polish descent and claimed he has a Sioux heritage from his mother’s family. Marilyn attended his mother’s Episcopal church as a child, though his father was a Roman Catholic.

Marilyn, in his free time, paints and writes. He has a collection of medical prosthetics like artificial limbs, glass eyes, etc., and vintage metal lunch boxes.

Marilyn Manson Family Background:

Marilyn was born to Barbara Warner Wyer (died 13th May 2014) and Hugh Angus Warner (died 7th July 2017). He was the only child and did not have any siblings.  

Marilyn is the godfather of Lily-Rose Depp.

Marilyn Manson Education:

Marilyn attended Heritage Christian School from the 1st to the 10th grade. He was then transferred to GlenOak High School, and in 1987, he graduated from there. Further, after relocating with his parents in 1990, Marilyn enrolled at the Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When Marilyn studied journalism, he gained experience by writing articles for the music magazine 25th Parallel. In addition, he interviewed musicians and also got the opportunity to meet several musicians, like Groovie Mann and Trent Reznor.

Marilyn Manson Physical stats:

Marilyn stands 6 ft 1 in tall and weighs around 82 kg. He is heterosexual. Further, Marilyn has a slim body build, black hair, and hazel eyes. His distinctive features include wearing black eyeliner and heavy makeup with a bizarre dressing style.

Marilyn Manson Birth Signs:

According to Marilyn’s birthdate, he falls under the zodiac Capricorn. Currently, he is 54 years old. Further, his birth flower is a Carnation, and his birth element is Earth.

Marilyn Manson Net Worth:

Marilyn is a popular singer-songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and artist whose estimated net worth is $4 million. About his real estate, in 2013, he brought a house in the Hollywood Hills for around $1.1 million, and in 2021, he sold it for around $1.8 million. Further, in November 2022, he brought a home in Glendale, California, for around $2.2 million.

Marilyn Manson Relationship Status: 

From February 1999 to January 2001, Marilyn was engaged to actress Rose McGowan. Later, Rose ended their engagement, stating “lifestyle differences.” That same year, he started dating Dita Von Teese, a popular burlesque dancer, model, and costume designer. On 22nd March 2004, Marilyn proposed to Dita; the couple married in a private, non-denominational ceremony. On 30th December 2006, she filed for divorce, stating “irreconcilable differences.” 

In 2007, Marilyn’s relationship with Evan Rachel Wood, an actress, model, and musician, was made public. For several years, they maintained an on-off relationship. In January 2010, he proposed to her during a Paris stage performance; however, the couple broke off the engagement later that year.

Marilyn has been married to an American photographer Lindsay Usich since 2020. They married in a private ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marilyn Manson Career:

In the late ’80s, Marilyn created his 1st band along with his friend Scott Putesky. The duo created stage names for themselves; these names were combinations of Hollywood sex symbols and serial killers. Scott became Daisy Berkowitz, and Marilyn became Marilyn Manson (a combination of Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson). Eventually, the band was named Marilyn Manson. The band was quickly banned from playing at certain clubs in his early days. 

Further, the band got a breakthrough after Trent Reznor, an American musician, record producer, and composer, took a personal interest in the band and helped them to produce their 1st studio album, named Portrait of an American Family. In addition, the band quickly became popular after touring with Nine Inch Nails. In 1995, the band released their first EP, Smells Like Children, and featured the hit Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), which later became a cover of a 1980s hit by the Eurythmics. The song’s music video was featured on MTV, and the band became a global sensation overnight.

With fame and media attention, Marilyn Manson was soon shrouded in controversy. American republican politicians claimed that Smells Like Children consisted of “pre-packaged nihilism” and that the fate of all human civilization was effecting. The band then released its second album, Antichrist Superstar, which doubled several figures’ accusations of satanism and perversion. However, it was the most successful album, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200. About the selling part, it sold around 2 million copies in the United States and more than 7 million copies worldwide.

After the success, the band had some tensions among their members, and the founding member Daisy Berkowitz was partway through the album’s recording. In addition, the group again came under increased pressure from various activist groups who protested at the band’s concerts, as a fan committed suicide.

In 1998, the band released Mechanical Animals, which took the band in a new direction. With Glam Rock influences, Marilyn Manson explored new themes of femininity, celebrity culture, and excess. The album reached platinum status and also received stellar reviews. 2000’s Holy Wood was not as successful commercially, but critics still praised the album, and it performed exceptionally well internationally. This album was marked as a return to the group’s industrial metal style. Marilyn was linked to the 1999 Columbine school shooting during this time, although he denied the accusations. 

With the rise of the Nu-Metal genre, Marilyn sought to distance himself from the style. Because of this, the fifth album, The Golden Age of Grotesque, had more electronic style than its previous albums. Several band members left before, during, and after the album’s production. The album received mixed reviews.

In 2007, the band’s sixth album, Eat Me, Drink Me, was released, marking a return for Marilyn Manson. The album debuted at no. 8 on the Billboard Top 200. Although the band had few members, they were able to create a distinctive sound that received top reviews. In 2009, the band’s seventh album, The High End of Low, was released. Marilyn was emotionally disturbed due to his relationships with Dita Von Teese and Evan Rachel Wood. 

In 2012, Marilyn released Born Villain, a studio album with its basics with an extremely heavy sound. Further, in 2015, The Pale Emperor was released. The critics praised this album, and many publications called it the best album of the year. In 2017, Heaven Upside Down followed with its single “Kill4Me,” which became the band’s highest-peaking single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock. Further, in 2019, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” was released as a non-album single, and it’s the band’s highest-peaking single on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs and Rock Digital Songs. The band’s most recent studio album, We Are Chaos, was released in 2020 and was the tenth top-ten release on the Billboard 200.

As of 2011, the band sold 8.7 million albums in the United States. Three of their albums received platinum awards from the Recording Industry Association of America, and 3 received gold certifications. Ten of their releases debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, including 2 number-one albums. The band is certified for sales of around 1.75 million units in the United Kingdom. Marilyn Manson has sold more than 50 million records worldwide.

Other ventures:

In addition to working on his albums, Marilyn has collaborated with other artists on several tracks, including DMX and Godhead. He also worked as a producer and director; Marilyn has a record label, “Hell, etc.” 

In 1997, Marilyn made his film debut as an actor in David Lynch’s Lost Highway. Since then, he has appeared in several minor roles and cameos, including Party Monster, Jawbreaker, Asia Argento, The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, Rise, The Hire, and Californication. His work in film and television has several more names. 

Further, Marilyn launched “Mansinthe,” his brand of Swiss-made absinthe.

Philanthropy:

Throughout his career, Marilyn has also supported various charitable causes. He is associated with or worked with foundations like Make-A-Wish Foundation, Oxfam, Music for Life, Little Kids Rock, Project Nightlight, and True Colors United.

Marilyn Manson Social Appearance:

Marilyn has a massive fan following on various social media handles. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, he has around 6.8M, 6.7M, and 1.1M followers, respectively. Further, on YouTube, he has around 3.52M subscribers. 

Summary!

Marilyn Manson is one of the most popular names in the music industry world. With his unique style, he has touched millions of hearts worldwide. Our warm wishes are always with him.