What Is Jennifer Lopez’s Net Worth? Here’s How the Pop Star Built Her Massive Fortune

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By Nakeisha Campbell

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Published Sep 7, 2023

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Marissa Wu

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It’s no secret that Jennifer Lopez (whose net worth is a whopping $400 million, might we add) is one of the hardest working women in the business. After starting off as a Fly Girl dancer on In Living Color, the actress, singer and entrepreneur skyrocketed to fame in 1997 by starring as Tejano singer Selena in the self-titled biopic. Eight (almost nine) albums and more than 120 movies, TV shows and music videos later, J.Lo is officially a pop culture icon, having released catchy bops like “Let’s Get Loud” and fun rom-coms like The Wedding Planner and Marry Me (which came out in February 2020).

And, the “If You Had My Love” singer continues to make headlines, from the drama-inducing 2020 Superbowl performance with Shakira to her much-talked-about wedding to Ben Affleck in August 2022. Plus, her latest Netflix movie, The Mother, quickly became the number three movie to trend in the U.S. shortly after its premiere on the streaming platform. While also being the mother to her 15-year-old twins Emme and Max, Lopez has managed to stay booked and busy. From her skincare line JLo Beauty to her new cocktail brand Delola, she continues to prove that she can simply do it all.

So naturally, we want to know about Jennifer Lopez’s net worth and how exactly she earned her fortune. Read on for all the details, from her partnerships to her time on American Idol.

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1. What Is Jennifer Lopez's Net Worth?

J.Lo's net worth is an estimated $400 million (yes, four hundred million), and her current salary is $40 million per year, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her financial success landed her on multiple Forbes lists, including America's Richest Self-Made Women and the world’s 100 Highest Paid Celebrities in 2020.

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2. Her Music Career Accounts for a Huge Portion of Her Net Worth

From "Waiting for Tonight" to “Love Don't Cost a Thing," J.Lo has been dropping major hits from day one. Her debut album, On the 6, sold over 8 million copies and went triple platinum. Then, the songstress released seven more studio albums and a remix album, selling an impressive 70 million records worldwide. In November 2022, Lopez announced that she was releasing a brand-new album, titled This Is Me...Now.

Of course, we can’t ignore her top-grossing Las Vegas residency, “All I Have.” The singer performed 120 shows from 2016 to 2018, and according to Billboard, the residency grossed about $102 million, making it the top-earning residency by a Latin artist and the sixth highest-grossing residency of all time. NBD.

After eight years, Lopez will soon be releasing her ninth studio album titled This Is Me…Now. While the new project will serve as a sequel to her 2002 album, This Is Me ... Then, the body of work will include a “Dear Ben Pt. II” track, which is a follow-up to the single “Dear Ben” that was released in 2002.

Back in December 2022, Lopez sat down with Vogue and discussed her upcoming album. While a release date still hasn’t been set, she teased at the time what fans should expect from her new body of work. “People think they know things about what happened to me along the way, the men I was with—but they really have no idea, and a lot of times they get it so wrong,” Lopez told the publication. “There’s a part of me that was hiding a side of myself from everyone. And I feel like I’m at a place in my life, finally, where I have something to say about it.”

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3. She Made a Pretty Penny on American Idol

According to Forbes, J.Lo made a cool $12 million after joining American Idol in season 10 as a judge. Her earnings were then reportedly bumped up to $17.5 million per season after she returned for seasons 11, 13, 14 and 15.

Oddly enough, the pop star was discouraged from taking on this gig because many feared it would ruin her career. While speaking with USA Today in 2019, she revealed, “It was a big turning point in my career. Everybody was like: ‘Don’t do this. Your career will be over, and they won’t offer you any movies. They’ll think you’re a joke as an artist.’ And I was like, ‘The truth is, I’m not getting offered a whole bunch of movies, so what are they not going to offer me?’”

4. She Launched a Best-Selling Fragrance, a Successful Beauty Brand & Clothing Lines

Remember 2002, when J.Lo’s brand-new Glow fragrance was all the rage? It wound up becoming the best-selling fragrance in the U.S. And not only that, but it also inspired hundreds of other celebrities to dip their toes into the beauty industry.

The entrepreneur released another fragrance called Still Jennifer Lopez and launched two fashion brands: J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez and Sweetface. Per Time magazine, both fragrances and clothing lines brought in more than $300 million in revenue in 2004, which made her the 19th richest person under 40 at the time.

Capitalizing on the success of Glow, J.Lo also launched her own skin care line, JLo Beauty in 2021. Given that so many fans (us included) have been dying to know the secret to her glowing skin, we get the feeling she’s making some serious bank through this brand.

While appearing on PEOPLE (The Show!) back in December 2020, Lopez shared that JLo Beauty has been years in the making. “I think I’ve been thinking about it for about 20 years. Everywhere I went, I felt like everybody was always asking me about my skin. And as I got more mature, the questions came more often,” Lopez revealed. “It was actually very nice, but I realized that it was almost like an obligation. Like I had to put out a skincare line for everybody who was asking.”

5. And She Created Her Very Own Cocktail Brand

Lopez surprised fans in April 2023 when she released a brand-new advertisement for her low-calorie alcohol line called Delola. In the promo video that she shared on her Instagram page, the “Get Right” singer can be seen enjoying a sparkling glass of Delola while standing in a tropical setting. Lopez wrote in the caption, “The secret is out!!! I’m proud to share with you @DELOLA … my new collection of unique, mixology-level ready to enjoy spritzes. More is #OnTheJLo. Let’s live the #DelolaLife together.”

In an exclusive interview with People magazine, J.Lo shared the inspiration behind her new business. “I love to entertain. I love throwing parties at my house. I’m always the first one on the dance floor at all of the industry events and at times, on vacation, dancing on the table. That is kind of who Lola is,” she told the outlet.

While she shared she only drinks occasionally, Lopez shared that crafting the flavor of the cocktail was very important to her. “I'm not a huge alcohol whatever-alcohol drinker, so it needed to be something that was really pleasant tasting. I loved the idea of creating something a little more healthy, a little bit more to my taste with kind of healthier ingredients and being gluten-free,” she said.

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6. Lopez Starred in Quite a Few Successful Films

Lopez is best known for her amazing portrayal of Selena in the 1997 biopic—but did you know that it made her the first ever Latin actress to earn more than $1 million for a film? Following her breakthrough role, J.Lo starred in a number of popular rom-coms, including Maid in Manhattan, Shall We Dance? and Monster-in-Law, which earned her over $15 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Lopez raked in so many funds that she was able to work on the 2019 crime drama, Hustlers, without getting a single paycheck. She told GQ, “I didn’t get paid a whole bunch of money for Hustlers. I did it for free and produced it. I bank on myself. Like Jenny From the Block—I do what I want, I do what I love.” Her latest film, Marry Me, starred Owen Wilson and earned $50.5 million at the box-office.

7. She Earned Millions Through Her Endorsement Deals

On top of her successful music and acting career, Lopez has made millions through several brand partnerships. So far, she has worked with Versace, Pepsi, Gucci, Coach, Fiat and Goli Nutrition—just to name a few.

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8. J.Lo Has Also Built a Massive Real Estate Empire

It's safe to say that Jenny from the Block could now own the block if she wanted to. In 2013, she purchased a luxurious, eight-bedroom home in the Hamptons, complete with a massive pool, for $10 million. Then, in 2016, she spent $28 million on a 14,000-square-foot mansion Bel Air, which includes a pool, a hot tub, a home theater and seven bedrooms. The actress also owns a spacious Manhattan apartment with four outdoor terraces, and it’s currently on the market for $25 million. And in June 2023, Lopez and Affleck purchased a home in Beverly Hills for a total of $61 million.

On top of these three properties, Lopez also has a Miami mansion that cost $32.5 million.

Seriously impressive, J.Lo.

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