Troye Sivan has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The South African-born Australian singer, songwriter and actor built his wealth through music, acting, brand partnerships and other entertainment projects.
Sivan began performing publicly as a child in Australia before gaining a wider audience through YouTube. His music career later expanded internationally with albums including Blue Neighbourhood, Bloom and Something to Give Each Other.
He has also established himself as an actor, appearing in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Spud trilogy and Boy Erased. His television credits include HBO’s The Idol.
- Troye Sivan Net Worth: $10 Million
- Date of Birth: June 5, 1995
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Career: singer, songwriter and actor
Early Life
Troye Sivan Mellet was born on June 5, 1995, in Johannesburg, South Africa. His parents are Laurelle, a homemaker and former model, and Shaun, a real estate agent and entrepreneur.
His family moved to Perth, Australia, when Sivan was two years old. He was raised in an Orthodox Jewish household and attended Carmel School in Perth before switching to distance education in 2009.
Sivan showed an interest in performing from a young age. His early exposure to music and entertainment eventually provided the foundation for a career that would span singing, songwriting, acting and fashion.
How Troye Sivan Started His Music Career
Sivan began performing professionally as a child. In 2006, he sang at the annual Channel Seven Perth Telethon, where he performed a duet with Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian.
He returned to the Telethon in 2007 and 2008.
In 2007, Sivan also reached the finals of the Australian television talent competition StarSearch. That same year, he released his debut EP, Dare to Dream.
YouTube then became an important part of Sivan’s rise. He began posting videos and developed a substantial online following, allowing him to reach listeners outside Australia before establishing himself as a mainstream recording artist.
Commercial Breakthrough
In 2013, Sivan signed with EMI Australia.
His international breakthrough came in 2014 with the release of the EP TRXYE. The project debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and featured the single “Happy Little Pill.”
The following year, Sivan released another EP, Wild. The project was accompanied by a trilogy of music videos built around the songs “Wild,” “Fools” and “Talk Me Down.”
These releases helped establish Sivan as one of the most prominent young pop artists to emerge from Australia.
Blue Neighbourhood
Sivan released his debut studio album, Blue Neighbourhood, in December 2015.
The album reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and featured the single “Youth.” The song became one of Sivan’s best-known early hits and later won the ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year.
Blue Neighbourhood also helped him build a larger international fan base and transition from an internet personality into a major recording artist.
Bloom
Sivan released his second studio album, Bloom, in August 2018.
The album performed even better commercially, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
It included several singles, among them “My My My!,” “The Good Side,” “Dance to This,” “Animal” and “Bloom.”
The album also featured collaborations with other major artists and further established Sivan’s reputation as a pop singer and songwriter.
Something to Give Each Other
Sivan released the EP In a Dream in 2020 before returning with his third studio album, Something to Give Each Other, in 2023.
The album produced the singles “Rush,” “Got Me Started” and “One of Your Girls.” All three songs reached the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart and ARIA Singles Chart.
“Rush” became one of the most commercially successful songs of Sivan’s career. It also earned him his first Grammy Award nominations, with nominations for Best Pop Dance Recording and Best Music Video.
The success of the album and its accompanying touring and promotional activity added another important chapter to Sivan’s music career.
Music Collaborations
Sivan has worked with a wide range of artists throughout his career.
In 2017, he collaborated with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix on the song “There for You.”
In 2018, Sivan co-wrote and recorded “Strawberries & Cigarettes” for the film Love, Simon. He also contributed “Revelation” to Boy Erased. The latter earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.
Sivan also collaborated with Charli XCX on “1999” in 2018. The pair later released “2099” in 2019.
His other collaborations have included Lauv on “I’m So Tired…,” Tate McRae and Regard on “You,” and Pnau on “You Know What I Need.”
Songwriting and collaborations have expanded Sivan’s sources of income beyond his own albums and performances.
Acting Career
Sivan has maintained a second career in acting.
He made his stage debut as Oliver Twist in an Australian production of Oliver! in 2007.
His first major film appearance came in 2009, when he played the young James Howlett in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Sivan subsequently became the lead actor in the South African film Spud, based on the novel by John van de Ruit. He reprised his role in Spud 2: The Madness Continues and Spud 3: Learning to Fly.
In 2018, he appeared in the drama Boy Erased, alongside Lucas Hedges. The film was based on Garrard Conley’s memoir.
Sivan later starred in Three Months, a 2022 film about a teenager who learns he may have been exposed to HIV shortly before his high school graduation.
In 2023, he joined the cast of HBO’s The Idol, playing Xander alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd. The series ran for one season before being canceled.
Sivan also voiced Floyd in the 2023 animated film Trolls Band Together.
Brand Endorsements
Brand partnerships have also contributed to Troye Sivan’s net worth.
In 2018, he became the face of Valentino’s Spring/Summer collection.
The following year, he served as an ambassador for MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam campaign and appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein.
Sivan has also worked with luxury brands including Cartier and YSL Beauty.
His popularity in both music and fashion has made him an attractive ambassador for major international brands.
Personal Life
Sivan publicly came out as gay in 2013 after coming out to his family in 2010.
He was previously in a relationship with American model, photographer and director Jacob Bixenman. The pair began dating in 2016 and separated in 2020.
Sivan has continued to maintain a strong connection with the fashion and entertainment industries, frequently appearing at major events and working with international brands.
Author: Andrew Walyaula
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