Legacy: Diane Martel, 63

Her passing was September 18, 2025 but her memorial was held in Mid November 2025.

Diane Martel’s net worth was estimated to be about $5 million. Her wealth was primarily accumulated from directing music videos, creative consulting, and related film and choreography work.

Brooklyn born director, began her career in the performing arts as a dancer and choreographer before transitioning into film and music video directing in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Diane is most notable for directing:

“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke (featuring Pharrell & T.I.)

“We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus

“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys

“Breakdown” by Mariah Carey (featuring Bone Thugs-n-Harmony)

“Ride” by Ciara (featuring Ludacris)

“Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera

“Like a Boy” by Ciara

“What a Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera

“Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey

“Get Right” by Jennifer Lopez

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