Being a celebrity definitely has its downsides, especially when one's personal life becomes a public affair. Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have experienced this, though the A-list couple that's been making headlines lately is Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. That celebrity couple has officially split, with JLo filing for divorce on their wedding anniversary. And I have to admit, I was pretty shocked to learn how much Affleck's rent costs per month. Hint: It's more than most people make in a year. Maybe celebrities really aren't like us.
Ben Affleck and JLo spent millions on a mansion to live together, but Bennifer put the house up for sale after their split. They now live separately and Page six He revealed the huge amount of money Affleck pays for rent on his house. That's $100,000 a month. Is anyone else's head spinning at that figure?
Page Six published this crazy number when reporting on Ben Affleck ordering food for himself and being photographed while picking up his Chick-fil-A bag. While we know Affleck loves his Dunkin, you can't live on coffee and breakfast alone. And after reportedly paying $100,000 a month for his rent, he clearly has the budget to order as much food as he wants.
This price tag is dizzying for many of us, as there are people who work their entire lives to earn a salary of $100,000 a year… not to mention shelling out that amount of money every month on rent. And the figure is also sure to catch the attention of those who have been following what has been happening with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's finances as a married couple.
As mentioned above, Bennifer has put her marital home up for sale, though she hasn't received any offers. Considering its whopping $68 million price tag, it has the potential to be on the market for quite some time. The couple also reportedly lost millions on JLo's purchase. This is me… now: a love story (streaming with an Amazon Prime subscription), as well as the accompanying documentary.
Given the exorbitant price of Affleck's rent, one has to assume he's trying to settle into a more permanent home as soon as possible. Paying $100,000 a month is a lot of money, and it will soon add up to millions.
Fans are very curious to know how the divorce process between Affleck and JLo will play out. It certainly seems like there is a lot at stake in terms of money, and we have seen how divorces of celebrities like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have taken years.
Regardless of what's going on in their personal lives, both Affleck and Lopez are still working steadily. Check out 2025 movie release dates to plan your New Year's Eve movie trips.