Remember 2002? You were probably wearing a low-rise top. Will was winning the first Pop Idol with his cover of “Evergreen.” That song alone was a financial earthquake. It sold over a million copies in the UK. That’s like every person in Birmingham buying a copy. Twice. For a 21-year-old, that’s a ticket to “I’ll never have to wash my own car again” territory.
But here’s the lovely thing: Will didn’t just fade into a “Where Are They Now?” special. He kept working. He released albums like Friday’s Child and Echoes. Each one was like a steady paycheck from a very reliable boss. Album sales, touring, and radio play have built the bedrock of his fortune. It’s the equivalent of you consistently getting a raise at your job, but instead of a bonus, you get a gold record.
The Side Hustle You’d Actually Want
Most of us have a side hustle. Maybe you sell old clothes on Depop. Will’s side hustle is being a mental health advocate and an author. He wrote a candid memoir, To Be a Man, which was a bestseller. That’s like turning your diary into a cash machine. He also does motivational speaking. Imagine getting paid to tell people it’s okay to be anxious. We pay therapists for that, Will! It’s a smart, genuine stream of income.
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Then there’s the acting. He popped up in Mrs. Henderson Presents and on stage in Cabaret. Theatre work doesn’t pay like a Marvel movie, but it’s steady, respectable money. It’s the financial equivalent of eating your vegetables – good for the soul, and keeps the CV fresh. Plus, he’s doing something that doesn’t make him scream into a pillow, which is priceless.
