Jennifer has always been a popular name, so it's no surprise that it belongs to two of the most famous women in the world — Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez — and they both wear it well. Though they share a first name, they are different, with Jennifer A. focusing almost all of her talents on TV and movies while J.Lo is more known for her music. There's no arguing that they're both so successful — and that's gotta come with a lot of money, right?
Recently, Cheat Sheet posed the question: Who's worth more, Jennifer Aniston or Jennifer Lopez? It's definitely an interesting one, considering both of them have decades in entertainment under their belts and they're both excellent about diversifying their income — not to mention the fact that, after all these years, they have both proven that they have incredible staying power. That's not easy to achieve in Hollywood!
But which of these mega talented ladies actually has more money in the bank? Read on to find out.
Jennifer Aniston's TV Earnings
Of course, one of Jennifer Aniston's most notable roles will always be Rachel Green in Friends, but she's acted a lot in TV since then and has brought home some impressive paychecks. Case in point: Her AppleTV series, The Morning Show, where she's paid about $1.25 million per episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Her Movie Career
Jennifer Aniston has also had a long film career, starring in movies like Along Came Polly, We're The Millers, and Cake, among many others. As an idea of what she's pulling in for these movie roles, her part in Just Go With It earned her $10 million, reports Fox Business.
'Friends' Royalties
Since Friends is at the center of all of Jennifer Aniston's success, it's no surprise that it's also at the center of her earnings — even today. By the time the show wrapped, she was making $1 million per episode, reports Cinemablend, and now, she continues to make royalties — possibly as much as $20 million a year.
Her Production Company
With her extensive history in the entertainment industry, it makes sense that Jennifer Aniston owns a production company. Along with Kristin Hahn, she founded the company, Echo Films, in 2008, and since then, it has produced several movies that Jennifer has starred in, including Dumplin' and The Switch.
Her Real Estate
Given that she has a lot of money in the bank, of course Jennifer Aniston also owns impressive real estate. In fact, after she and ex-husband Justin Theroux went their separate ways, she flipped their $22 million home for $75 million, and even before that, Variety reported that she'd bought her previous home for $13 million and sold it for $42 million.
Endorsement Deals
Jennifer Aniston's had a lot of endorsement deals with all kinds of brands over the years — Living Proof and Aveeno immediately come to mind, and that's just scratching the surface. Recently, she also shared on Instagram that she had become chief creative officer of Vital Proteins, continuing to diversify that income!
Jennifer Aniston's Grand Total
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Aniston is currently worth an estimated $300 million when we add up all of her earnings from her many different streams of income. Considering the impressive career she's built since the '90s, it's no surprise that she's managed to create her own little empire.
Jennifer Lopez's Music
There's no doubt that most of us know Jennifer Lopez from her music — after "Jenny From the Block," there was absolutely no turning back! Fox Business reports that J.Lo has made about $95 million from her music alone, with an additional $80 million from touring around the country. Whoa!
Her Movie Career
J.Lo has also found massive success in the movie industry. She's starred in movies including The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan, and more recently, Hustlers. Though her roles in movies have made her millions, too, she actually turned down a paycheck for Hustlers, starring in and producing the movie for free.
Her Las Vegas Residency
From 2016 to 2018, Jennifer Lopez performed in her Las Vegas residency, All I Have, entertaining fans over the course of 120 performances. And according to Billboard, she brought in a ton of money — we're talking around $97.5 million, which is seriously impressive.
Her Product Lines
J.Lo doesn't just bring in money for entertainment — not by a long shot. She also creates her own product lines, including a clothing line, fragrances, and her new beauty company, JLo Beauty, which includes makeup and skin care products. Who wouldn't want to get her look and famous J.Lo glow?
Her Impressive Real Estate
Like Jennifer Aniston, J.Lo is also savvy with real estate. Insider has reported that she owns multiple homes in the Hamptons, Manhattan, Bel Air, and Miami (which she purchased with fiancé Alex Rodriguez), all of them worth millions. If she ever needs a quick buck, she just has to throw one of those up on the market!
Her Endorsement Deals
J.Lo has had tons of endorsement deals from the start of her career, and now, those have only seemed to multiply for her now that she can make money by sharing her favorite products on Instagram. For example, she told her followers about this Super Coffee from her kitchen.
Jennifer Lopez's Grand Total
Combining all of her different income streams, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Jennifer Lopez is worth about $400 million, with an annual income of around $40 million. This isn't surprising at all, though — we are talking about one of the biggest musicians in history.
The Winner: Jennifer Lopez
Sorry, Jennifer Aniston — in this particular battle of the Jens, Jennifer Lopez is the one we will crown the winner. At a net worth of $400 million, she's worth $100 million more than Jennifer Aniston is. But given the fact that both ladies are incredibly talented, we wouldn't be surprised to see this gap close someday!
