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Kim Wilde

Is Kim Wilde A-List?

NoC

NoKim Wilde is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Reached A-list in 1987

US Number One Hit

Lost A-list status in 1996

Dropped to C tier — Gardening Career Shift

Ranking Timeline

1981B$0.1M

"Kids in America" Success

Her debut single becomes a massive hit, launching her career and establishing her as a pop icon. She gains significant income from record sales and touring.

1983B$1M+$0.9M

Brit Award Winner

Wins Best British Female Solo Artist, cementing her status as a major star in the UK. Album sales and concert fees increase further.

1987A$5M+$4M

US Number One Hit

Her cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" tops the US Billboard chart, achieving international success. She experiences a career peak, gaining significant income and widespread recognition.

1996C▼▼$7M+$2M

Gardening Career Shift

Experiences a decline in her music career and shifts focus to gardening, hosting gardening shows and writing books. Loses some mainstream visibility, but gains a new audience.

2003C$8M+$1M

Music Comeback with Nena

Collaborates with Nena on a successful single, reviving her music career. Returns to touring and recording, but does not achieve the same level of success as before.

2018C$15M+$7M

Here Come the Aliens album

Released her 14th studio album. This gave her more opportunities to perform in festivals, but her appeal remains mostly within her existing fanbase.

2026C$20M+$5M

Pop Nostalgia Act

Continues to perform at 80s nostalgia concerts and festivals, maintaining a modest income from her music. Her mainstream popularity has faded, but she retains a dedicated fanbase.

Last updated: February 21, 2026