Amanda Joy Michalka was born on 10 April 1991, in Torrance, California USA, and is a musician, singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her numerous endeavors in modelling, acting, and music. She is part of Aly and AJ (formerly 78Violet) alongside her sister Aly Michalka. All of her efforts have helped put her net worth to where it is today.
How rich is AJ Michalka? As of mid-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $700,000, mostly earned through success in her numerous endeavors, releasing numerous singles and collaborating on the soundtracks of a few films. She’s also been cast in several television shows and films. As she continues her endeavors, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.
Aj Michalka Net Worth $700,000
At the age of six, AJ was already playing the piano and then learnt to play the guitar. She also tried her hand at acting, mostly appearing in church productions. Later on, she would be a part of various musical productions in her school in Milwaukee.
Over the years, Michalka learnt various other instruments too, including the bongos, but also found work as a catalog model. In 2006, she joined the Disney Channel and made her debut in the Disney original movie entitled “Cow Belles”, portraying Courtney Callum alongside her sister. Since then, more opportunities opened up for her, increasing her net worth; some of her projects included “Six Feet Under”, “General Hospital” and the MTV film “Super Sweet 16: The Movie” in which she also appeared with her sister. In 2009, she was featured in the Peter Jackson film “The Lovely Bones” based on the novel written by Alice Sebold, which would win numerous accolades despite its initial mixed reviews.
Aside from these opportunities, AJ also formed the musical duo 78Violet with her sister Aly. They released two studio albums and a holiday album which continued to help with their net worth. While they made music, AJ was cast in the series “Hellcats” as a recurring character; which ran for one season before it was cancelled. In 2011, she was then cast in the J.J. Abrams film “Super 8” which was well received by critics and was a success commercially. This led to her getting a starring role in the 2013 film “Grace Unplugged”, after which she was cast in the sitcom “The Goldbergs” in a recurring role, as Lainey Lewis who was a girlfriend of one of the main characters. During the third season, she was promoted as a series regular. She also worked on a film with her sister which was written and directed by Stephen Ringer, being one of the producers on the film and helped with the casting – the film was eventually premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival entitled “Weepah Way for Now”. One of her latest projects is “Steven Universe” in which she voices Stevonnie.
For her personal life, AJ has been married to Stephen Ringer since 2015. It is known that AJ was raised a Christian and continues to practice. Her mother was also a musician and performed with a Christian band.
Grace Unplugged, Super 8, Cow Belles, Weepah Way for Now, The Lovely Bones, Super Sweet 16: The Movie, Secretariat, Angels in Stardust, Salem Falls, Slow Moe, On the Ride
TV Shows
Hellcats
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Trademark
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Raspy Voice
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Piercing green eyes
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Fact
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Became good friends with on-screen best friend Jamie Grace while filming Grace Unplugged (2013) in 2012.
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According to her older sister Aly Michalka she had an allergy attack [December 24, 2011].
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Was considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue (May 2010).
Her hobbies is dance, cooking, horseback riding, mountain biking, reading and hanging out with her dogs and family.
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She plays the piano, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar.
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Her parents are Mark and Carrie Michalka
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Was home-schooled.
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Her mother was a cheerleader for the NFL's Oakland Raiders.
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Wrote the song "Something More" about her relationship with her boyfriend.
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Used to be a model. She has been in ads for magazines, store posters and other merchandising for Disney, Mattel, Playmates Toys, Zutopia, and American Girl to name just a few.
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Her hobbies include dance, cooking, horseback riding, mountain biking, reading and hanging out with her 2 dogs
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She and sister Alyson have three dogs, Bandit, Roadie, and Willow. Their fourth dog, Saint, passed away in early 2007 due to a brain tumor.
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She can play piano, and acoustic & electric guitar.
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Her father is of German descent. Her mother has German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.
performer: "All I've Ever Needed", "You Never Let Go", "Desert Song", "Misunderstood", "It Is Well"
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
2011
Video arranger: "Deck the Halls" - as Amanda Michalka / performer: "Deck the Halls", "Greatest Time of Year" - as Amanda Michalka / writer: "Greatest Time of Year" - as Amanda Michalka
Hellcats
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2010
Secretariat
2010
performer: "Silent Night", "It's Who You Are"
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
2008
writer: "Like Whoa" - as Amanda Joy Michalka
The Hills
2008
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Minutemen
2008
TV Movie writer: "Like Whoa" - as Amanda Joy Michalka
Bring It On: In It to Win It
2007
Video writer: "Division"
Thrillville: Off the Rails
2007
Video Game writer: "Potential Breakup Song"
Super Sweet 16: The Movie
2007
TV Movie writer: "Potential Breakup Song", "Like Whoa" - as Amanda Joy Michalka