Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in The Bronx, New York City, and also known as J-Lo, Lola, La Lopez and Jenny from the Block, is an American actress, singer, TV producer and dancer, noted especially for being successful in all her endeavors in the entertainment industry.
So just how rich is Jennifer Lopez, as of early 2017? Authoritative sources have estimated that J-Lo has a net worth of over $360 million; as an actor alone Jennifer has earned more than $90 million, from roles in such movies as “Gigli” and “Main In Manhattan” – for playing in each of which she was paid $12 million. J- Lo is considered to be one of the most influential and richest Hispanics in USA, and is on the A-list of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities – her career has already lasted for more than 20 years, so her success and therefore net worth is no flash-in-the-pan!
Jennifer Lopez Net Worth $360 Million
Jennifer’s parents Guadalupe Rodriguez and David Lopez are Puerto Ricans; she attended Preston High School and lived in a small flat with the family, but showed a keen interest in singing and dancing from about the age of five, and subsequently also excelled on the track and at gymnastics. Disliking academics, J-Lo auditioned for and was cast in the film “My Little Girl” during her last year at school in 1986, then toured the US with the musicals “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Oklahoma!”, Europe with “Golden Musicals of Broadway”, and Japan with “Synchronicity” as a singer, dancer and choreographer.
Jennifer Lopez continued in multi-roles through the early ‘90s, until her breakthrough in 1997 in the American biographical musical drama film “Selena”, directed by Gregory Nava. Since then J-Lo has appeared in many movies, such as “Monster-In-Law”, “Shall We Dance”, “Out of Sight”, “U turn”, “Blood and Wine”, “Anaconda” among others. J-Lo has now appeared in over 30 films, and more than a dozen TV titles.
However, J-Lo is at least as well known for her singing, aided by her dancing ability in the numerous live performances she has given. She has released 10 albums, and as well as touring has had popular residency shows in Puerto Rico and Las Vegas, the latest in 2016.
As for her personal life, Lopez’s first husband was Ojani Noa, but the couple divorced after just one year January 1998; Lopez had to take her ex-husband to court to prevent revelations in a book he planned to release, being awarded $545,000 as compensation. She then married the dancer Cris Judd in 2001, but they divorced in 2002. Her third husband was long-time friend Marc Anthony from 2004 until 2014 – they have a son and a daughter.
Jennifer Lopez’ has several homes, including in Hidden Hills California, Long Island, New York, and in the Hamptons in New Bridgehampton, New York, spending most time in New York City.
