Talking about Debbie Gibson, she is known for being an American singer, songwriter, actress, and music producer. She also earned a reputation for participating in a reality television competition.
Debbie started enjoying her music hit in the late 1980s. During this period, she was a teen pop sensation and she has managed to blend musical talent with entrepreneurial spirit. Debbi’s “Foolish Beat” went on to earn her a record for a “Billboard” Hot 100 #1 single. With this record, Debbie’ s reputation further pushed her career and opened up more opportunities.
Early Life of Debbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson is the third born in a family of four daughters. She is the daughter of Diane and Joseph Gibson and she was born on August 31, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York. Debbie grew up in Merrick, New York.
She started learning piano during her childhood and was taught by pianist Morton Estrin.
Overview of Debbie Gibson’s Music Career
Debbie Gibson started working on her career by writing and producing her materials earlier even before she landed on the “Billboard” Hot 100. When Debbie was 14 years old, that’s when she found her demo tape from a popular radio personality.
Luckily for her, the DJ shared it with an Atlantic Records’ executive. Her original song “Only in My Dreams” helped Gibson land her first development deal. She then began started her a promotional tour of venues across the United States.
Debbie then started building her songwriting catalog for the most of 1986 and 1987. During this period, she was still working on her classes at Calhoun High School in Merrick. Notably, it was the promotional release of “Only in My Dreams” that pushed her song to rank on the “Billboard” Hot 100. She then landed a recording contract with Atlantic and that’s when she started working on completing her first record.
Gibson then released “Shake Your Love” as her second single and it came with choreographed supporting music video. During the best of 1987, Gibson was mainly performing in nightclubs and she also recorded her first album in the same year.
Her debut album “Out of the Blue” was accomplished in four weeks and it opened up her career to more opportunities and laid foundation for her success.
Debbie Gibson’s Personal Life
Gibson has had different encounters with stalkers. For instance, Michael Falkner was arrested in May 1998 outside Manhattan’s Palace Theater. He had sent her threatening calls, emails, letters, and faxes.
Regarding her relationship life, Debbie was engaged to Jonathan Kanterman since 2008 and they had been in a long-term relationship.
Debbie Gibson’s Net Worth and Real Estate
Her career has earned her money enough to invest in real estate. Debbie paid $1.275 million in 2005 for a home in Los Angeles but almost lost it to foreclosure in 2009. However, she ended up selling it for $900,000 in July 2009.
As of 2024, Debbie’ net worth is estimated to be $2 million. She attributes her wealth to her career and the different professions that she has under her name.