Astrud Gilberto Net Worth At The Time of Death

Brazilian singer, Astrud Gilberto’s real net worth at the time of death is not known yet, however, some sources claim that she had an estimated net worth of around $1 million.

Considering that she started her career in the 60s, it will be understandable if she was able to rake in such a great amount of wealth over the years. She got her breakthrough in 1964 after the release of the single The Girl from Ipanema, which omitted the Portuguese lyrics sung by Joao Gilberto and established Astrud as a Bossa Nova Singer.

However, there was a heavy controversy surrounding the song. Astrud did not write the song and had not previously been rated as a key figure in the bossa nova movement, because she was not a professional at that time. The song was taken from Getz/Gilberto album, therefore, Getz had a saying in it.

Even though the song raked in over one million sales, some sources claim that Astrud was paid only a standard session fee of $120. According to Gene Lees, Getz specifically asked producer Creed Taylor to ensure Astrud gets nothing out of the global hit song.

Astrud released her first solo album dubbed The Astrud Gilberto Album in 1965. She moved to the United States and went on tour with Getz despite their earlier altercation.