Michelle didn’t just retire to a sofa after leaving the Street. She became a branding machine. She signed a deal with Very.co.uk that felt less like a clothing line and more like a small country’s GDP. We’re talking a multi-million pound partnership that’s been renewed multiple times. Why? Because women across Britain desperately want to dress like a woman who looks good in a bin bag.
And let’s not forget the makeup. She launched her own False Eyelashes range and a beauty line that sold out faster than loo roll during a pandemic. The woman could probably put her name on a jar of air and people would buy it. Her net worth is now estimated at a whopping £4.5 million—and that’s before you factor in the value of her Instagram grid, which is basically a curated museum of tan and white interiors.
Then there’s the Our Girl salary. Playing a battle-hardened army medic on BBC One? That’s not just prestige, that’s a cheque from the licence fee payer. The show was a ratings hit, and Michelle reportedly pocketed around £80,000 per episode for her trouble. That’s more than most of us will see in a year—for acting tired and shouting "Get down!" in a helmet.
The Property Empire (Or: How to Turn a Profit by Moving Around)
Here’s where it gets really interesting. Michelle and Mark Wright bought a massive mansion in Essex for £1.3 million in 2015. They then spent a fortune renovating it, presumably with nothing but beige paint and Instagram-friendly succulents. They sold it in 2019 for a tidy profit. Then they bought another house. Then they moved to a brand new £3.5 million mega-mansion with a swimming pool that looks like it was designed by a luxury spa robot.
Michelle Keegan: Our Girl actress who has deals with Very and Lipsy is
The real genius move? They rent out their old places. That’s right—while you’re arguing about council tax, Michelle and Mark are collecting passive income like it’s a hobby. They own properties in Manchester, Essex, and even a place in Spain. It’s less a property portfolio and more a real-life Monopoly board where they own all the green squares.
Oh, and let’s not skip the sunglasses. She’s been the face of multiple eyewear campaigns, including a deal with Specsavers. Nothing says "I've made it" like being paid to look cool while wearing glasses that cost £29.99.
