Andrew Ridgeley

One of the true legends of the music industry, Andrew Ridgeley, was an enormous sensation back in the 1980s, where he had rocked several youths with his powerful voice. Apart from his recognition as a singer, he has written amazing lyrics, worked as a record producer as the member of the reputed band ‘Wham!.’

Andrew Ridgeley was born in Windlesham, Surrey, on January 26, 1963. According to his birth sign, he is Aquarius. The ethnicity of Andrew is Mixed as his parents belonged from a diverse race. The nationality of Andrew is British. From Bushey Meads School, Andrew completed his education.

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Andrew Ridgeley Net Worth and Salary

Andrew commenced playing in different bands where he received appreciation for his talents. He played in various music groups; however, he mostly played for the Executive. Later, Andrew, with George Michael, formed the duo band, Wham!. On the band, Michael was the lead vocalist and played keyboard. Moreover, he was the primary lyricist. On the other side, Andrew played guitar and performed as a backup vocalist.

The band garnered success in the music industry from 1981 to 1986. Their band Wham! had successfully sold over 28 million records worldwide. Moreover, the band was the only British band to hold three NO.1 singles in the UK as well as the US music chart. Their discography ‘Son of Albert’ charted elevated top music positions.

From his profession, he has acquired fame as well as wealth. He has an eye-popping net worth of $40 million accumulated from his musical career as of 2023.

Dated Keren Woodward

The former vocalist of Wham!, Andrew was in a relationship with Bananarama star, Keren Woodward. The couple shares a long history of intimacy, which is more than 20 years of togetherness. Though the couple ended their relation a few years back, Andrew and Keren were seen together in London.

Andrew Ridgeley and Amanda Cronin

In 2022, Andrew revealed that he and Amanda Cronin were in a relationship. Amanda was previously married to Mark Daeche, and divorced in 2019.

The duo attended Wimbledon together in June 2022, and were seen attending Carl Michaelson’s Summer Party in London.

However, they are no longer together. Amanda talked about their split in an interview with the Daily Mail:

“I’m grateful for the time we’ve had together — he’s smart, funny, sexy and cool. Andrew is such a phenomenal guy, but I don’t think he’s really relationship material, although he has been in a very long relationship. I will get married again, and it won’t be to Andrew.”

Parents, Siblings, and Family

Andrew was born to parents Jennifer John (nee Dunlop) and Alberto Mario Zacharia. The mother of Andrew belongs to Scottish ancestry while his father belongs to Italian/Egyptian descent. His father worked for Canon, and his mother was a school teacher at Bushey Heath Primary School.

Andrew Ridgeley Height and Weight

Blessed with a height of 5 feet 11 inches, Andrew has a bodyweight of 72 Kg. The body structure of Andrew is slim and resembles a fit body size. The hair color of Andrew is black. Similarly, he has black colored eyes that suit his fair complexion.

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