After a breakup, people handle things differently—some start dating, hit the gym, or dive into work. But Jennifer Lopez is reportedly dealing with her split from Ben Affleck by dropping an “outrageous” amount of cash on various things.
According to InTouch Weekly, Lopez is “spending money like she’s a billionaire,” even though that’s not quite the case. Apparently, she’s splurging big on her entourage, a new house, and more.
“She’s been expanding her entourage, which has tripled her weekly expenses because wherever she goes, they all go,” a source said. “She’s going on crazy shopping sprees, calling it retail therapy, but the bills are wild. She’s regularly dropping a few hundred thousand dollars a day on designer clothes for herself and her crew. The way she’s burning through cash is insane, but she says if it makes her happy, it’s worth it—end of story.”
However, she might be ignoring the fact that she’s likely to shell out a lot in the divorce, plus for a new home. “It’s clear now that she’ll probably have to give Ben half of what she made during their marriage, and she’s not happy about it,” the source added.
(Insiders even claimed earlier this year that she’s ready to spend a fortune on lawyers during the divorce battle.)
So, how much money does J.Lo actually have? Well, according to Celebrity Net Worth, she pulls in around $40 million a year from her entertainment gigs and businesses like JLo Beauty, her spritz brand Delola, her lifestyle brand, and her footwear line, JLO Jennifer Lopez.
For a quick recap: Lopez and Affleck first met on the set of Gigli and started dating soon after, getting engaged by the end of 2002. They postponed their 2003 wedding due to paparazzi pressure and called it quits in 2004. Fast forward to 2021, and they got back together, eventually tying the knot in a lavish ceremony. After months of rumors, TMZ reported that Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, noting their separation date as April 26, 2024.
