Celebrity couples have a way of capturing the attention of the public, just look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But the pair that's been making the most headlines lately is definitely Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who are in the process of divorcing. And apparently love DOES cost a thing, as JLo is reportedly investing in "retail therapy" as divorce from Affleck looms. Let's break down the latest report.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage and months of speculation online. Since then fans have been curious about how the former couple has been handling things, especially as Bennifer didn't have a prenup. An insider who is reportedly close to the couple spoke to In Touch, alleging that the "Let's Get Loud" singer is shelling out a ton of money as of late. As they put it:
She’s treating herself to outrageous shopping sprees. She calls it retail therapy and says she needs it, but the bills are outrageous. She’s regularly spending a few $100,000 a day on designer clothes for her and her entourage. The way she’s hemorrhaging money right now is madness, but she says it makes her happy so it’s worth it — end of story.
Talk about a sum of cash. If this report is to be believed, Lopez is spending a ton of money on shopping as the divorce from Ben Affleck works itself out behind closed doors. When you also consider vacations JLo took and her reportedly buying a new mansion, that's a lot of money going out at once.
This report makes the claim Lopez is treating herself due to what's been going on within her marriage, with retail therapy offering some joy. She's also been keeping her entourage close, per the insider, which means paying for their travel and expenses. Add in the price tag of her new mansion, and it certainly seems like a tall financial order for the iconic actress/pop star.
JLo's financial team has been advising her to slow down her shopping and travel habits. She's seemingly spending like a billionaire, but is actually worth a reported $400 million. Add in the potential millions involved in her divorce proceedings, as well as the purchase of a new mansion, and the math may not be mathing.
The financial situation is made more complicated because Affleck and Lopez are selling their married home, which they had invested money in renovating. They also reportedly lost millions on This Is Me... Now: A Love Story, which adds to the stakes of the situation. Dr. Drew previously weighed in on how celebrity spending can add stress to marriages following the former couples' split, as well. If true, this may tie in.
Still, both Affleck and Lopez have exciting movie projects coming down the line and should have more revenue coming in from varying projects and endeavors, including her Delola cocktail line, in the future. Check out the 2025 movie release dates to plan your trips to the theater in the New Year.
