Martine McCutcheon Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-07-18

Martine McCutcheon net worth is
$1.5 million

Martine McCutcheon Wiki Biography

Martine Kimberley Sherrie Ponting was born on 14th May 1976, in Hackney, London England, and is a singer and actress. Even though she is best known as a singer, she has also created a number of roles for television and the big screen. Among others we saw her in the film “Love Actually” by Richard Curtis. McCutcheon has been active in the entertainment industry since 1988.

How much is the net worth of Martine McCutcheon? It has been reported by authoritative sources that the overall size of her wealth is as much as $1.5 million, as of the data presented in early 2018, although in 2013 she went bankrupt. Music, and acting are the main sources of Martine’s net worth.

Martine McCutcheon Net Worth $1.5 million

To begin with, McCutcheon was born when her mother Jenny Tomlin was nineteen, and has a younger brother. Her biological father left her shortly after the birth of the child, and when McCutcheon was nine her mother received the right of sole guardianship over her daughter. At the age of ten, Martine took the surname of her stepfather. McCutcheon wanted to be an artist from an early age, but her family could not pay for the tuition at the Italia Conti Academy of Arts, from which she received an offer. Martine wrote more than two hundred letters to various institutions with requests for financial support, and eventually received sponsorship from the Church of England’s Reeves Foundation.

Concerning her professional career, McCutcheon won her first role in television commercials at the age of 12, and then started working in the model business, plus took episodic roles in television series, such as the police drama “The Bill” aired on the ITV channel. At the age of 15, with two classmates Martine formed the girl group Milan, which turned out to be quite successful at the creative level. She entered the dance charts and even signed a contract for the record, nevertheless, the prospect of appearances in ordinary clubs was not the dream of McCutcheon, and she left that project. In 1994, Martine was offered the role of Tiffany Raymond in the BBC’s popular soap opera “East Enders”. During the project, Tiffany’s role was given more importance in the plot, and the popularity of the actress grew. 22 million viewers watched her last scenes in the series when Tiffany was murdered in a special episode on New Year’s Eve in 1998 – her net worth was now well established.

In 1999, McCutcheon released her first single “Perfect Moment” under the label of Virgin Records, and to the surprise of the critics, the ballad took first place in the British singles charts, and in Italy, Israel, Switzerland and Ireland, the song was also a number one hit. The same year she released her debut album “You, Me & Us” with which she would take second place in the British album charts, and was certified platinum two times. Two more singles followed in the same year – “I’ve Got You” and “Talking in Your Sleep”, both reached top 10 chart places. In 2000, McCutcheon released her second album “Wishing”, which was certified gold, but finished only in 25th place on the UK chart; the singles “I’m Over You” and “On the Radio”, however, reached 2nd and 7th places. Two years later, she released a third album – “Musicality” (2002) – but due to its poor performance her record contract was terminated, and she went on hiatus from music until 2017.

Martine then devoted herself to acting again, participating in television programs, feature films and creating theatre roles. For her interpretation of Eliza Doolittle on stage in “My Fair Lady” she won the Laurence Olivier Award in 2002, then in 2003 the won Empire Award and MTV Movie Award for the Best Newcomer for her role as Natalie in the film “Love Actually” (2003) in which she plays a secretary whose charm is not insensitive to the British Prime Minister played by Hugh Grant.

Recently, the singer released her album “Lost and Found” (2017), yet it did not enter the charts. From 2016 to 2017, she served as a panellist on the show “Loose Women”.

Finally, in the personal life of Martine, she was engaged to DJ Gareth Cooke, however, they broke up in 1996. In 2012, she married singer Jack MacManus, and in 2015 gave birth to a son.

In 2013 Martine was declared bankrupt, owing significant taxes, but has managed to clear her debts.


Full NameMartine McCutcheon
Net Worth$1.5 million
Date Of BirthMay 14, 1976
Place Of BirthHackney, London England
Height1.7 m
ProfessionSinger, Actress
EducationItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
NationalityBritish
SpouseJack McManus
ChildrenRafferty Jack McManus
ParentsJenny Tomlin, Thomas Hemmings
SiblingsLJ McCutcheon
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MartineMcCutcheonOfficial
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martineofficial
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/martinemccutcheon/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567356/
Allmusichttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/martine-mccutcheon-mn0000621376
AwardsLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Empire Award for Best Newcomer, The British Soap Award for Best Storyline, National Television Award for Most Popular Actress, MTV Movie Award for Best Trans-Atlantic Breakthrough Performance
AlbumsYou Me & Us, Wishing, Lost and Found, Musicality, The Collection
NominationsBrit Award for Pop Act, The British Soap Award for Best Exit, Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
MoviesJump!, The English Harem, Love Actually, Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
TV ShowsMoving Wallpaper, Echo Beach, EastEnders, Bluebirds
#Quote
1I look very different on camera compared with how I do in real life. On camera, I look my best when everything is enhanced, especially my eyes - I like a smoky eye. In real life, I like myself best in tinted moisturiser, lip balm and mascara.
2I think you have to be careful not to do too much as yourself. Otherwise you stop getting the acting roles, and at the end of the day that's what I love.
3I'm a Taurean, so I'm very passionate and determined and materialistic. Down the years, I've spent a lot of money and saved a bit of money and had a lot of fun.
4I've been told if you're an actress you can't sing, if you're a dancer you can't act, you can't do theatre and be respected if you've done a TV soap, you can't have a No. 1 record. All these different things they've told me I can't do, but I wanted to do them, so I've done them.
5It's taken a while, but I've finally grown up and got my head around the fact that the healthier the food you eat is and the more exercise you do, the lighter you'll be. It really is that simple.
6When I was younger, I used to look at movie stars with pencil-thin noses and think about a nose job. I've got a grown-up baby nose; it's not chiseled and structured. Then I saw how beautiful Audrey Tatou was in 'Amelie' and thought, 'She's got a nose like mine, and if she can have a baby nose, so can I.'
7I never rule anything out. I'm an entertainer. Be it presenting, singing, acting, I just do things I love.
8I run or walk three times a week. I do Pilates, too, which is amazing - it makes you longer and leaner.
9I think it takes time to find your natural style and learn not to be swayed by trends that might not flatter you.
10I want to make my mum's life and my life safe.
11I've grown up in the public eye, and every decision I've made has always been so public and often inaccurately reported.
12I've never pretended to be a supermodel.
13If you're a man and you ask questions, you're a genius; if you're a woman, you're difficult.
14There are times when I'm so bored with being healthy and organic that I crave sugar and additives.
15Any actress will tell you - it's really hard. If you're not an A-list Hollywood movie star, if you're in the middle, there are people who assume you wouldn't do certain things without even asking you, when actually you probably would. And there are people who always think you are busy doing something else.
16Any actress will tell you, when you've been given a starring role in the initial run of a show, you want to be getting the standing ovations every night, not just on review night.
17A huge part of youth is how you behave: I'm always looking for fun and anything that makes me feel alive - that in itself keeps me feeling young.
18Adele is great because she promotes the idea of being happy as you are.
19Eating lighter makes you lighter. No one can wave a magic wand.
20For me, the show must go on - it doesn't matter how ill you are, you get on and do it.
21I believe love isn't simple, and it's one of the things that makes people break all the rules.
22I can't dance on ice, because I'm like Bambi on ice.
23I don't think for a second that I'm the best at anything, but I know I'm really good at quite a lot of things because I work hard.
24I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin, either.
25I eat foods such as fish, chicken, fruit and vegetables while avoiding red meat, dairy and wheat.
26I love nice things - I consider Ralph Lauren sheets to be a necessity, not a luxury - but I've known what it's like to be poor.
#Fact
1Returned to work 18 months after giving birth to her son Rafferty to begin presenting Loose Women (1999).
2Ranked #51 in The 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Tiffany Mitchell (2015).
3Delivered her son Rafferty via Caesarean section.
4Gave birth to her 1st child at age 38, a son named Rafferty Jack McManus on February 4, 2015 at 10:16 am 10 days premature and weighing 6lbs 14oz. Child's father is her husband, Jack McManus.
5Her third album, Musicality, peaked at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart in 2002.
6Her second album, Wishing, peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart in 2000.
7Her debut album, You, Me & Us, peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart in 1999 and was later certified double platinum.
8In 2013, McCutcheon was declared bankrupt by the Kingston-upon-Thames County Court, with creditors including HM Revenue and Customs.
9Has appeared in commercials for Kool-Aid, Tesco, Lenor, and Danone.
10Was working in the lingerie store Knickerbox when she was offered the role of Tiffany Raymond on EastEnders (1985).
11Married her partner of 6 years, Jack McManus, at Lake Como in Italy.
12Ranked #41 in the 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Tiffany Mitchell (2010).
13When Martine was 10, her mother married John McCutcheon and Martine took his surname.
14Her EastEnders (1985) character Tiffany Mitchell became the 8th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Tiffany had a daughter Courtney (played initially by Megan Jossa and later Alice Nokes), born on 11 March 1997.
15She apparently kissed Russell Brand when they went to stage school together, according to his autobiography, My Booky Wook.
16Released her autobiography, Who Does She Think She Is? (2001).
17Was in a relationship with Jonathan Barnham from 1998 to 2001. During their time together she became pregnant by him, but suffered a miscarriage in November 1999 due to stress. She finally walked out on him after he was repeatedly unfaithful.
18Was in a relationship with her EastEnders (1985) co-star Paul Nicholls (1996-1997).
19Has a half-brother LJ McCutcheon (born 1991).
20Trained at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - other performers to train at the academy include Kelly Brook, Emily Lloyd, Stephen Manwaring, Richard Todd and Noël Coward.
21Was in attendance at the wedding of her EastEnders (1985) co-star Patsy Palmer to Nick Love in August 1998.
22Became engaged to songwriter Jack McManus after he presented her with a ruby and diamond engagement ring on their 4th anniversary (20 December 2010).
23Is the daughter of Thomas Hemmings and Jenny Tomlin.
24Her middle name "Kimberley" is in honor of her maternal aunt, whilst her other middle name "Sherri" is in honor of her mother's best friend.
25Was a bridesmaid at the wedding of David Gest and Liza Minnelli (16 March 2002).
26Was nominated for a BRIT award for Best British Female Vocalist, at the 2000 ceremony.
27Featured as guest vocalist on Uno Clio's 1995 song "Are you Man Enough" (Avex UK) which reached the UK Singles Chart at #62
285th single "On The Radio" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 7. [February 2001]
294th single "I'm Over You" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 2. [November 2000]
303rd single "Love Me/Talking In Your Sleep" entered the UK charts at its peak position of number 6. [December 1999]
312nd single "I've Got You" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 6. [September 1999]
32Début single "Perfect Moment" entered the UK charts at number 1, and remained there for two weeks. [April 1999]
33She was awarded the 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical of 2001 for performance in My Fair Lady at the Royal National Theatre: Lyttelton.
34Starred in the West End revival of My Fair Lady in 2001, but dropped out due to health issues after 12 months.

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Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Bromley Boyspost-productionGertie Roberts
Midsomer Murders2013TV SeriesDebbie Moffett
The Home Office2013TV MovieJane
Echo Beach2008TV SeriesSusan Penwarden
Moving Wallpaper2008TV SeriesMartine McCutcheon
Moving Wallpaper: The Mole2008TV Series shortMartine McCutcheon
Jump!2008Liuba Halsman
Agatha Christie's Marple2007TV SeriesJane Cooper
Withdrawal2006ShortBonnie
The English Harem2005TV MovieTracy Pringle
MI-52005TV SeriesTash
Love Actually2003Natalie
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)2001Mia
The Knock2000TV SeriesJenny Foster
EastEnders1995-1998TV SeriesTiffany
The Bill1991-1992TV SeriesAmanda Jones / Paper Girl
Bluebirds1989TV SeriesMandy

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Movie Music Mania2005TV Movie documentary performer: "Show Me Heaven"
Martine2002TV Movie performer: "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend", "Maybe This Time", "The Lady is a Tramp", "There Are Worse Things I Could Do", "Nobody Does it Like Me', "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown", "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart", "Out Here on my Own", "The Man that Got Away", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?", "Don't Rain on My Parade"
The Art Show2002TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops2001TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Children in Need1996-1998TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Performer
Best of British1998TV SeriesHerself
National Television Awards1997TV SpecialHerself
The Girlie Show1997TV Series documentaryHerself
Noel's House Party1996TV SeriesHerself
The Bob Downe Special!1996TV MovieHerself
Saturday Disney1995TV SeriesHerself
Shooting Stars1995TV SeriesHerself
Loose Women1999-2016TV SeriesHerself - Presenter / Herself
There's Something About Romcoms2016TV Movie documentaryHerself
It's Not Me, It's You2016TV SeriesHerself - Panellist
The One Show2008-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
All Star Mr & Mrs2015TV SeriesHerself - Contestant
Britain's Got More Talent2015TV SeriesHerself - Special Guest
This Morning2006-2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Through the Keyhole2013TV SeriesHerself - Panelist
I Love My Country2013TV SeriesHerself - Panelist
The Best Films Ever!2013TV Mini-Series documentaryHerself
Let's Get Gold2012TV SeriesHerself - Judge
All Star Family Fortunes2012TV SeriesHerself
Daybreak2011TV SeriesHerself
30 Years of 'An Audience With...'2010TV Series documentaryHerself
The Alan Titchmarsh Show2009TV SeriesHerself
The Paul O'Grady Show2004-2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Pride of Britain Awards 20092009TV SpecialHerself
Ant and Dec: Where Did It All Go Right?2008TV Movie documentaryHerself
Celebrity Ding Dong2008TV SeriesHerself
Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?2008TV SeriesHerself
Brit Awards 20082008TV SpecialHerself
This Is David Gest2007TV Series documentaryHerself
Greatest Ever Romantic Movies2007TV Movie documentaryHerself
Soapstar Superstar2007TV SeriesJudge / Herself - Judge
Soapstar Superstar: Bonus Tracks2007TV SeriesHerself
Gumball 3000: Around the World in 8 Days2006TV SeriesHerself
You Can't Fire Me, I'm Famous2006TV Series documentaryHerself
Martine McCutcheon: Dance Body2005VideoHerself
Parkinson2001-2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The F Word2005TV Series documentaryHerself / Herself - Guest
Movie Music Mania2005TV Movie documentaryHerself - Host
Death of Celebrity2005TV Movie documentaryHerself
Sport at Heart2005ShortHerself
The Celebrity Awards 20042004TV SpecialHerself - Host
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire2004TV SeriesHerself
The Dunphy Show2003TV SeriesHerself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross2002-2003TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Today with Des and Mel2003TV SeriesHerself - Guest
What Not to Wear on the Red Carpet2003TV Special documentaryHerself
The Storytellers2003Video documentary shortHerself / Natalie
Kelly2002TV SeriesHerself
Martine2002TV MovieHerself
The National Music Awards 20022002TV Special documentaryHerself - Host
The Frank Skinner Show2002TV SeriesHerself
The ELLE Style Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
Patrick Kielty... Almost Live!2002TV SeriesHerself
Party in the Park 19992002Video documentaryHerself
The Laurence Olivier Awards 20022002TV SpecialHerself - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment
A Celebrity Audience with Jimmy Jones2002VideoHerself - Audience Memeber (uncredited)
So Graham Norton2001TV SeriesHerself
Omnibus2001TV Series documentaryHerself
Top of the Pops2000-2001TV SeriesHerself
An Audience with Des O'Connor2001TV SpecialHerself
Party in the Park 20002000TV SpecialPerformer
Winton's Wonderland2000TV Series documentaryHerself
Open House2000TV Series documentaryHerself
Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration2000TV MovieHerself
BBC Hall of Fame: Barbara Windsor2000TV SpecialHerself
Dale's All Stars2000TV SeriesHerself
Brit Awards 20002000TV SpecialHerself
Wicked Women1999Herself
Never Mind the Buzzcocks1999TV SeriesHerself
An Audience with Diana Ross1999TV SpecialHerself
Abbamania1999TV Movie documentaryPerformer
TFI Friday1999TV SeriesHerself
The National Lottery Stars1999TV Series documentaryHerself - Performer
Jerry Springer on Sunday1999TV MovieHerself
The Pop Zone1999TV SeriesHerself
Martine McCutcheon: This Is My Moment1999TV Movie documentaryHerself
Live & Kicking1999TV SeriesHerself
Surprise Surprise!1999TV SeriesHerself
The British Soap Awards1999TV SpecialHerself - Audience Member
Royal Variety Performance 19981998TV MovieHerself
Late Lunch1998TV SeriesHerself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Empire AwardEmpire Awards, UKBest NewcomerLove Actually (2003)
2004MTV Movie AwardMTV Movie AwardsBest Trans-Atlantic Breakthrough Performer
1999British Soap AwardBritish Soap AwardsBest StorylineEastEnders (1985)
1997National Television AwardNational Television Awards, UKMost Popular ActressEastEnders (1985)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004PFCS AwardPhoenix Film Critics Society AwardsBest Ensemble ActingLove Actually (2003)
1999British Soap AwardBritish Soap AwardsBest ExitEastEnders (1985)

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