Matt Bellamy (born Matthew James Bellamy) is a renowned English musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and record producer.
He serves as the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and primary lyricist for the globally acclaimed rock band Muse.
His innovative compositions, powerful vocal range, and eccentric stage presence have made Muse one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century, selling millions of albums worldwide.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Matthew James Bellamy
- Stage Name: Matt Bellamy
- Born: June 9, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
- Height: 170 cm
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: George Bellamy and Marilyn Bellamy
- Siblings: Paul Bellamy
- Spouse: Elle Evans
- Children: Bingham Hawn Bellamy, Lovella Dawn Bellamy, George Julian-Wade Bellamy
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $40 million USD
Early Life and Education
Matt Bellamy was born on June 9, 1978, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He was raised by his parents, George Bellamy and Marilyn Bellamy, in a musical family where his father played rhythm guitar in the instrumental band The Tornados.
His ethnicity is Caucasian. He grew up having one older brother, Paul Bellamy. His religion is Christianity.
After his parents divorced, he lived with his mother and brother. The family moved to Teignmouth, Devon, when he was around ten.
He attended Teignmouth Community School, where he formed Muse with school friends and began playing piano at age six and guitar at age eleven.
Career
Matt Bellamy co-founded the rock band Muse in Teignmouth with Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme.
The band released their debut album, Showbiz, in 1999, and rose to international fame with Origin of Symmetry in 2001. Known for blending rock with electronic, classical, and progressive elements, Bellamy writes most of the band’s music and lyrics.
Major albums include Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance, Drones, Simulation Theory, and Will of the People.
Muse has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album along with multiple Brit Awards and other honours.
Bellamy also performs with The Jaded Hearts Club and pursues solo projects as a producer. He is recognized for his wide vocal range, piano and guitar skills, and theatrical live performances.
Muse continues to tour extensively and has released new material, including the upcoming 2026 album The Wow! Signal, keeping their innovative sound alive.
Awards and Nominations
- Two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album
- Two Brit Awards for Best British Live Act
- Multiple NME Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards
Social Media
- Instagram: @mattbellamy
- YouTube Channel: Muse
- TikTok: Muse
Personal Life
Matt Bellamy, 47, was previously in a relationship with actress Kate Hudson from 2010 to 2014. They got engaged but later separated and shared one son, Bingham Hawn Bellamy.
He married modelElle Evans in August 2019. They have two children together: a daughter, Lovella Dawn Bellamy, born in 2020, and a son, George Julian-Wade Bellamy, born in 2024. He values family time and maintains a balance between his music career and personal life. His height is 170 cm.
Net Worth
Matt Bellamy’s net worth is estimated at $40 million USD. His income primarily comes from Muse album sales, global tours, merchandise, songwriting royalties, and production work, along with investments and other music ventures accumulated over his successful career.
Discography
- The Wow! Signal
- Will of the People
- Simulation Theory
- Drones
- The 2nd Law
- The Resistance
- Black Holes and Revelations
- Absolution
- Origin of Symmetry
- Showbiz