Natalie Appleton net worth is estimated at $10 million. The Canadian-born pop star gained international fame as a member of the chart-topping girl group All Saints. Alongside her sister Nicole Appleton, Shaznay Lewis, and Melanie Blatt, she helped create some of the most iconic British pop hits of the late 1990s and early 2000s, including “Never Ever,” “Pure Shores,” and “Rock Steady.” Natalie has also worked as an actress, television personality, and reality show contestant, further boosting her public profile and wealth.
Early Life
Natalie Jane Appleton was born on May 14, 1973, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to Jewish parents Kenneth and Mary Appleton. She has three sisters, including Nicole Appleton, with whom she would later form a music duo. Natalie grew up between Toronto, London, and New York City and studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. At just 15, she left high school in New York to perform professionally at a Borscht Belt country club.
Rise with All Saints
In 1996, Natalie and Nicole joined Shaznay Lewis and Melanie Blatt to form All Saints. The group released their self-titled debut album in 1997, which became a massive success, going multi-platinum worldwide. Hit singles like “I Know Where It’s At,” “Never Ever,” and their cover of “Under the Bridge” cemented their reputation as one of the UK’s top girl groups.
Their second album, “Saints & Sinners” (2000), produced the smash hit “Pure Shores,” written for the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach. The track won the group an Ivor Novello Award and reached No. 1 in the UK. Despite their success, the group disbanded in 2001.
Appleton Duo and Reunions
During All Saints’ hiatus, Natalie and Nicole formed the duo Appleton and released the 2003 album “Everything’s Eventual.” The album reached the UK Top 10 and included singles “Fantasy” and “Don’t Worry,” both Top 5 hits.
All Saints later reunited in 2006, releasing “Studio 1,” and again in 2016 with “Red Flag,” followed by “Testament” (2018). They continue to perform, including collaborations such as a 2020 single with Sting.
Acting and Reality TV
Natalie also pursued acting, appearing in the 2000 film “Honest,” directed by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. She competed on “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” (2004) and performed as Fawn on “The Masked Singer UK” (2023), finishing third.
Personal Life
Natalie has been married twice. She had a daughter, Rachel, with Carl Robinson in 1992 before their marriage was annulled. In 2000, she met Liam Howlett of The Prodigy, and they married in France in 2002. They share one son, Ace, born in 2004.
Awards and Recognition
With All Saints, Natalie Appleton has won:
- 2 BRIT Awards (1998) – Best British Single & Best British Video (Never Ever)
- MOBO Award (1998) – Best Video
- MTV Europe Music Award (2000) – Best Pop
- Ivor Novello Award (2001) – Most Performed Work (Pure Shores)
Their success and influence cemented All Saints as one of the UK’s most successful girl groups of their era.
