Richard Marx net worth revealed after Bachelorette performance

Richard Marx made a surprise appearance on ABC's The Bachelorette on Monday. He joined Becca Kufrin and Chris Randone on their one-on-one date to Capital Records. The pair were encouraged by the musician to write songs about one another, which proved difficult for Chris.

Richard Marx made a surprise appearance on ABC's The Bachelorette on Monday. 

He joined Becca Kufrin and Chris Randone on their one-on-one date to Capital Records. The pair were encouraged by the musician to write songs about one another, which proved difficult for Chris. 

As was reported by Reality Steve ahead of the episode, although Chris failed to display Grammy-worthy song writing abilities he managed to stay in the competition for another week after he revealed his struggles with vulnerability to Becca.

Richard Marx appeared on season 14, episode three of The Bachelorette to serenade Becca Kufrin and one of her suitors

Richard Marx appeared on season 14, episode three of The Bachelorette to serenade Becca Kufrin and one of her suitors

During a special one-on-one date, Becca Kufrin and Chris Randone wrote music with legendary musician Richard Marx

During a special one-on-one date, Becca Kufrin and Chris Randone wrote music with legendary musician Richard Marx

Even with all the drama that went down during season 14, episode three of The Bachelorette, fans couldn't get over the fact that Richard, 54, had been on the show.

Here's what you need to know about music icon Richard Marx. 

Who is Richard Marx?

Richard Marx is a musician, songwriter and record producer who was born on September 16, 1963. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Richard began his career at five years old, singing commercial jingles. His big break came at 17 when Lionel Richie got a hold of a tape of his songs and urged him to come to Los Angeles, California. 

Becca and her date on #TheBachelorette keep talking to Richard Marx about “Right Here Waiting,“ as if he didn’t also sing “At the Beginning” FROM THE CLASSIC 1997 FILM, ANASTASIA. 🧐😱 pic.twitter.com/1EAH4N995w

— Kay Boatner (@kayboatner) June 12, 2018

He started out singing back up vocals for a number of artists and eventually graduated to writing music for people like Kenny Rodgers in the '80s. While doing this, Richard was working hard on his own career. 

Four years and several rejections later, Richard caught the ear of EMI/Manhattan Records president Bruce Lundvall who signed him. 

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Richard's debut album came out in 1987. It was self-titled and included four hit singles, like Don't Mean Nothing, Should've Known Better and Endless Summer Nights.

The album was successful and allowed Richard to set out on his very first world tour on which he opened for REO Speedwagon. 

He has since released 10 more studio albums and a single Grammy Award.

Richard has been married twice. He and Cynthia Rhodes tied the knot in 1989 and stayed married until 2014. The following year he married Daisy Fuentes, whom he is still married to. 

Richard Marx Instagram 

Richard Marx's Instagram is full of photos of himself, his travels, his dog and throwbacks to his early career. He occasionally shares photos of his wife, Daisy Fuentes as well.

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Richard Marx net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Richard Marx's net worth is $18 million (£13.4m).

How did Richard Marx make his money?

Richard Marx made the majority of his money in the recording industry. He began his career as a child, singing commercial jingles before setting his sights on Hollywood. 

Once there, he sang back up vocals for established artists before moving on to write music for them. Eventually his own career as a singer took off and he focused on that.

His debut album was released in 1987 and was followed by 10 more studio albums. 

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Richard Marx songs 

Richard Marx has written a number of popular songs, many of which went platinum.

His songs are as follows:

  • Right Here Waiting
  • Now and Forever
  • Endless Summer Nights
  • Hazard
  • Hold on to the Nights
  • Angelia
  • Should've Known Better
  • Don't Mean Nothing
  • At the Beginning
  • Whatever We Started
  • Take This Heart
  • Keep Coming Back
  • Ready to Fly
  • Satisfied
  • Children of the Night
  • When You Loved Me
  • The Way She Loves Me
  • Chains Around My Heart
  • Too Late to Say Goodbye
  • Until I Find You Again
  • Wouldn't Let Me Love You
  • Straight From My Heart
  • You Never Take Me Dancing
  • Christmas Mornings
  • Silent Scream
  • Nothin' You Can Do About It
  • Angel's Lullaby
  • When You're Gone
  • One More Time
  • One Thing Left
  • Touch of Heaven
  • Have Mercy 
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Richard Marx albums 

Richard Marx has released 11 studio albums and a handful of other projects. The first came out in 1987 and the most recent came out in 2014.

His albums are as follows:

  • Richard Marx
  • Repeat Offender
  • Rush Street
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flesh and Bone
  • Greatest Hits
  • Days in Avalon
  • My Own Best Enemy
  • Duo
  • Emotional Remains 
  • Sundown
  • Stories to Tell
  • The Christmas EP
  • Christmas Spirit
  • Beautiful Goodbye 

Ladies and gentlemen, @richardmarx is right here waiting for you! #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/O65Wr6C8tl

— The Bachelorette (@BacheloretteABC) June 12, 2018

Who is Daisy Fuentes?

Daisy Fuentes is Richard Marx's wife. She's known for being the first Latina VJ on MTV and the first Latina spokesperson for Revlon.

She was born on November 17, 1966 in Havana, Cuba. Her family left there when she was about three and moved to Madrid, Spain and, eventually, Harrison, New Jersey. 

Daisy graduated in 1984 and dreamed of being a hairstylist. She attended cosmetology school only to wind up enrolling at Bergen Community College where she studied communications.

She was hired to present the weather on WNJU-TV 47, a local Telemundo affiliate. Not long after, she joined a Univision affiliate called WXTV-TV 41 where she presented weather and evening news. 

In 1988 Daisy was asked to host MTV Internacional. She joined MTV in 1993, but continued to host shows on MTV Latin America. She was also hosting House of Style at the time. 

Daisy has appeared in ads for companies like Revlon, Pantene, American Express, M&Ms and more. 

Daisy Fuentes net worth 

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Daisy Fuentes's net worth is about $75 million (£56.1m).

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