A-Rod and J.Lo: How the MLB superstar and Hollywood power couple makes and spends their millions

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A-Rod and J.Lo: How the MLB superstar and Hollywood power couple makes and spends their millions

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Even though the power couple made their money separately, they have seamlessly adjusted to making big purchases together.

  • Retired MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez and quadruple threat Jennifer Lopez formed one of the most famous and glamorous power couples in Hollywood - known to many as "J-Rod" - when they began dating in early 2017.
  • Between Lopez's incredibly lucrative singing, dancing, acting, and producing career and Rodriguez's record-breaking MLB earnings, the couple has many hundreds of millions of dollars between them.
  • Check out how the power couple makes and spends their millions below.

Singer, dancer, actress, and producer Jennifer Lopez and retired MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez are household names in their respective fields, but they reached a new level of fame when they began dating in early 2017.

Lopez has an estimated net worth of $400 million thanks to her nine albums, residency in Las Vegas, and various movies and TV shows. Additionally, she has accumulated quite a fortune through endorsements and her brands.

Rodriguez, meanwhile, retired from professional baseball after the 2016 season with an MLB-record $480 million in career earnings. He's since moved on to a successful career as an MLB analyst and commentator with FOX Sports and ESPN.

Even though the power couple made their money separately, they have seamlessly adjusted to making big purchases together, including a fabulous New York City condo in the tallest residential building in the Big Apple and a luxurious trip to the Mediterranean.

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Check out the full details of how Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez make and spend their millions below.

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All-around entertainment dynamo Jennifer Lopez and retired MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez make up one of the most famous and exciting power couples in Hollywood.

All-around entertainment dynamo Jennifer Lopez and retired MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez make up one of the most famous and exciting power couples in Hollywood.

They started dating in 2017, well after they became household names in their respective fields.

They started dating in 2017, well after they became household names in their respective fields.

Source: People.com

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Lopez — a singer, dancer, actress, and producer — has built an empire and has an estimated net worth of $400 million.

Lopez — a singer, dancer, actress, and producer — has built an empire and has an estimated net worth of $400 million.

Source: Business Insider

Between hit singles and worldwide tours, J. Lo has enjoyed an incredibly lucrative music career.

Between hit singles and worldwide tours, J. Lo has enjoyed an incredibly lucrative music career.
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The Bronx, New York, native's debut album "On the 6" is 3x platinum, selling 3.42 million units worldwide.

The Bronx, New York, native's debut album "On the 6" is 3x platinum, selling 3.42 million units worldwide.

Source: Business Insider

Nearly two decades since the release of "On the Six," Lopez has dropped eight more albums and has been nominated for two Grammy awards.

Nearly two decades since the release of "On the Six," Lopez has dropped eight more albums and has been nominated for two Grammy awards.

Source: Grammy.com

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Lopez has embarked on five tours that have undoubtedly added to her net worth.

Lopez has embarked on five tours that have undoubtedly added to her net worth.

Source: Business Insider

After her aptly named "Let's Get Loud" tour in 2001, Lopez reeled in a reported $765,000 in earnings.

After her aptly named "Let's Get Loud" tour in 2001, Lopez reeled in a reported $765,000 in earnings.

Source: Business Insider

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More than a decade later, J. Lo embarked on the 78-show "Dance Again World Tour" to earn a whopping $50,362,300.

More than a decade later, J. Lo embarked on the 78-show "Dance Again World Tour" to  earn a whopping $50,362,300.

Source: Business Insider

Additionally, her Las Vegas residency, which spanned from 2016 to 2018, earned more than $1 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing show in Planet Hollywood's history.

Additionally, her Las Vegas residency, which spanned from 2016 to 2018, earned more than $1 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing show in Planet Hollywood's history.
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As if that wasn't enough, Lopez has assembled a serious acting resume that has made her the highest-paid Latina film actress in history.

As if that wasn't enough, Lopez has assembled a serious acting resume that has made her the highest-paid Latina film actress in history.

Source: Business Insider

She's earned an estimated $90 million cumulatively for appearances in movies like "Out of Sight," "Maid in Manhattan," "The Wedding Planner," "Antz," "Ice Age: Collision Course," and "Second Act".

She's earned an estimated $90 million cumulatively for appearances in movies like "Out of Sight," "Maid in Manhattan," "The Wedding Planner," "Antz," "Ice Age: Collision Course," and "Second Act".

Source: Business Insider

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Lopez also earned $12 million for each of the three seasons she served as a judge on "American Idol".

Lopez also earned $12 million for each of the three seasons she served as a judge on "American Idol".

Source: Business Insider

On top of that, J. Lo has used her likeness to found her incredibly successful clothing brand and a newly-released makeup line.

On top of that, J. Lo has used her likeness to found her incredibly successful clothing brand and a newly-released makeup line.

Source: Business Insider, Harper's Bazaar

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She also has multimillion-dollar deals with major brands, including Venus, Gillette, Gucci, Pepsi, Louis Vuitton, Fiat, and L'Oreal.

She also has multimillion-dollar deals with major brands, including Venus, Gillette, Gucci, Pepsi, Louis Vuitton, Fiat, and L'Oreal.

Source: Capital Xtra

She spent some of that money on a gorgeous mansion in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles.

She spent some of that money on a gorgeous mansion in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles.

Source: Business Insider

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Lopez put the 17,129 square-foot home — which she bought with ex Marc Anthony — on the market in 2015 and sold it two years later for $10 million.

Lopez put the 17,129 square-foot home — which she bought with ex Marc Anthony —
 on the market in 2015 and sold it two years later for $10 million.

Source: Business Insider, Pop Sugar

Then, in 2016, Lopez bought a gorgeous 13,932 square-foot home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air.

Then, in 2016, Lopez bought a gorgeous 13,932 square-foot home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air.
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She also bought a $10 million Hamptons estate in 2013.

She also bought a $10 million Hamptons estate in 2013.

Read more: HOUSE OF THE DAY: Jennifer Lopez Bought A Gorgeous Hamptons Estate For $10 Million

That summer, she had an intruder living in her guest house for a week.

That summer, she had an intruder living in her guest house for a week.

Read more: Jennifer Lopez's $10 Million Hamptons Mansion Where Her Stalker Camped Out For A Week

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Her second half, meanwhile, enjoyed a fruitful professional baseball career and retired after the 2016 season with an MLB-record $480 million in career earnings.

Her second half, meanwhile, enjoyed a fruitful professional baseball career and retired after the 2016 season with an MLB-record $480 million in career earnings.

Source: Forbes

The 14-time MLB All-Star has also made millions off of past endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Rawlings, Topps, and Vita Coco.

The 14-time MLB All-Star has also made millions off of past endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Rawlings, Topps, and Vita Coco.

Source: Business Insider

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His astronomical career earnings could have been even higher if not for a doping scandal that cost him $40 million and a spot in the Hall of Fame.

His astronomical career earnings could have been even higher if not for a doping scandal that cost him $40 million and a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Source: USA Today

He still walked away from the diamond with an unfathomable amount of money and a broadcasting deal with Fox Sports.

He still walked away from the diamond with an unfathomable amount of money and a broadcasting deal with Fox Sports.

Source: Business Insider

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Then, in 2018, A-Rod agreed to a deal to become a commentator for "Sunday Night Baseball," ESPN's flagship MLB program.

Then, in 2018, A-Rod agreed to a deal to become a commentator for "Sunday Night Baseball," ESPN's flagship MLB program.

Read More: A-Rod is about to become the voice of baseball just 3 years after being the sport's biggest pariah

Rodriguez has used his money to make some pretty exciting purchases.

Rodriguez has used his money to make some pretty exciting purchases.
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In 2007, he bought a Gulfstream IV jet that seats 14 people.

Source: Business Insider

Three years later, he purchased a $7.4 million plot of land in Miami and began constructing a massive, minimalistic home.

Three years later, he purchased a $7.4 million plot of land in Miami and began constructing a massive, minimalistic home.

Source: Business Insider

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Once it was finished, he lived there for a year before selling the mansion for $30 million in 2013.

Once it was finished, he lived there for a year before selling the mansion for $30 million in 2013.

Source: Business Insider

He shelled out $2.1 million for a condo on the beach in Miami, but he sold it less than a year later.

He shelled out $2.1 million for a condo on the beach in Miami, but he sold it less than a year later.

Source: Business Insider

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Rodriguez purchased a $2.69 million property in Coral Gables, Florida, back in 2013.

Rodriguez purchased a $2.69 million property in Coral Gables, Florida, back in 2013.

Read more: Take a look inside A-Rod's modern Miami home

He lived there with his two young daughters.

He lived there with his two young daughters.
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In 2014, Rodriguez bought Meryl Streep's former home in Hollywood Hills.

In 2014, Rodriguez bought Meryl Streep's former home in Hollywood Hills.

Source: Lonny.com

In addition to his real estate hobby, Rodriguez is a big fan of art. His collection includes pieces by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Nate Lowman.

In addition to his real estate hobby, Rodriguez is a big fan of art. His collection includes pieces by Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Nate Lowman.

Source: Business Insider

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His Nate Lowman painting is worth $140,000, according to the NY Post.

His Nate Lowman painting is worth $140,000, according to the NY Post.

Source: NY Post

A-Rod is reportedly very generous with those he is closest with.

A-Rod is reportedly very generous with those he is closest with.

Source: Business Insider

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Starting in 2004, he bought every rookie on his team three suits each.

Starting in 2004, he bought every rookie on his team three suits each.

Source: Complex

And that generosity has translated seamlessly to his relationship with Lopez.

And that generosity has translated seamlessly to his relationship with Lopez.
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Just a few days into 2018, Lopez and Rodriguez visited Puerto Rico to announce the donation of $2 million to various Primary Health Centers of Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

Just a few days into 2018, Lopez and Rodriguez visited Puerto Rico to announce the donation of $2 million to various Primary Health Centers of Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

Source: People.com

A few months later, Lopez and Rodriguez spent the day of the Oscars, teaching Bronx teens how to make wise financial decisions at an event with the nonprofit organization Project Destined.

A few months later, Lopez and Rodriguez spent the day of the Oscars, teaching Bronx teens how to make wise financial decisions at an event with the nonprofit organization Project Destined.

Source: People.com

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Still, the ever the power couple enjoys opulence as much as any in Hollywood. They aptly made their red carpet debut together at one of the most extravagant events of the year — the Met Gala — in May of 2017.

Still, the ever the power couple enjoys opulence as much as any in Hollywood. They aptly made their red carpet debut together at one of the most extravagant events of the year — the Met Gala — in May of 2017.

Source: People.com

The duo took in the 2018 World Series together at Fenway Park.

The duo took in the 2018 World Series together at Fenway Park.
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And they take in Los Angeles Lakers games from courtside seats.

And they take in Los Angeles Lakers games from courtside seats.

They took a luxurious trip to Italy during the summer of 2018.

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And they even spent some of their time on the water.

The duo bought a $15 million condo together in the tallest residential building in Manhattan back in March of 2018.

The duo bought a $15 million condo together in the tallest residential building in Manhattan back in March of 2018.

Source: Vanity Fair

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And A-Rod subsequently listed his Los Angeles home — the one he bought from Meryl Streep — for $6.5 million.

Alex Rodriguez is looking for a hit in the Hollywood Hills market. He's asking $6.5 million for the Case Study house he bought in 2014 from Meryl Streep. https://t.co/810VMAksYH pic.twitter.com/RsBYoqA1Kv

— Neal J. Leitereg (@LATHotProperty) November 12, 2018

And they now share the Bel Air mansion Lopez purchased in 2016.

And they now share the Bel Air mansion Lopez purchased in 2016.

Source: Architectural Digest

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"All over the house are pictures of [Lopez's and Rodriguez's] four children as one family," wrote Bethany McLean in a Vanity Fair profile.

Source: Vanity Fair

Even despite their hundreds of millions of dollars, family continues to be the most valuable thing to Lopez and Rodriguez.

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