The turbulent story of on-and-off-again lovers Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez is a Hollywood legend by now. After rekindling their romance in 2021 and getting hitched in 2022, the couple ended their journey with a divorce in August 2024. Among other things that got fans curious was their massive net worth and how the split affected it.
Besides their separation, the biggest shocker was the absence of a prenuptial agreement in their marriage. Lopez and Affleck, or ‘Bennifer’ as fans like to call them, are some of the biggest figures in Hollywood.
One would assume that these ultra-high-net-worth individuals would have made arrangements to safeguard their assets after dealing with their fair shares of failed marriages in the past. But love might cost them a few million dollars.
The couple will go through the tedious legal work of sorting their finances including earnings and profits from the two years of their marriage.
On that note, let’s comprehensively break down the massive net worth of Ben Affleck in 2024, including his earnings from endorsements, investments, real estate and his salary per movie.
Ben Affleck is a multi-talented man in Hollywood boasting a four-decade-long career. From leading blockbusters to directing them, he established himself as one of the most influential figures in the industry.
After working his way through Hollywood as a child actor in notable ventures like The Dark End of the Street (1981), the PBS children’s series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984), and Wanted: A Perfect Man (1986), among others, he made his debut as a leading man in the 1995 film Glory Daze.
He was subsequently seen in successful films like Dazed and Confused (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Going All the Way (1997) and more. However, the iconic 1997 drama film Good Will Hunting, starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams, solidified Affleck’s bright destiny in the world of filmmaking. He co-wrote the Oscar-winning film with Damon.
He went on to star in some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood like Shakespeare In Love (1998), Gone Girl (2014), Armageddon (1998), The Accountant (2016), and Suicide Squad (2016), among others. His most notable role is Batman in the 2016 superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Affleck also received critical acclaim as a director. His directorial film Argo (2012), which he also produced and starred in, received seven nominations at the 85th Academy Awards and won three Oscars — Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
It is not surprising that Affleck is one of the richest men in Hollywood. According to a 2024 Celebrity Net Worth report, Ben Affleck has an estimated net worth of USD 150 million.
Talking about his salary per film, the Justice League star is known for charging hefty acting fees from early on in his career. According to the outlet, Affleck received a fat check of USD 300,000 for selling the Good Will Hunting screenplay. He was paid USD 250,000 for his role in Pearl Harbor (2001).
For the 2000 action crime flick, Reindeer Games, Affleck took home a jaw-dropping figure of USD 6 million. For Gigli, the 2003 film where he met his now ex-wife Jennifer Lopez for the first time, Affleck earned USD 12.5 million. The actor received one of the biggest paychecks of his acting career for the 2003 movie Paycheck. His earnings from the film are estimated at USD 15 million barring the backend bonuses.
Apart from films, Affleck’s wealth also derives from brand endorsements and commercials. The actor was paid USD 30 million for a 30-second screen time in a Dunkin’ Donuts ad for the 2024 Super Bowl, which also had a cameo from Lopez. He also produced and directed the commercial, which eventually led to the company’s biggest single-day sales in history.
To comprehend Affleck’s mammoth worth in Hollywood, take a quick look at his top 10 highest-grossing films.
1. Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016): USD 873.6 million
2. Suicide Squad (2016): USD 746.8 million
3. Justice League (2017): USD 661.3 million
4. Armageddon (1998): USD 553.7 million
5. Pearl Harbor (2001): USD 449 million
6. Gone Girl (2014): USD 368.1 million
7. Shakespeare In Love (1998): USD 289 million
8. Argo (2012): USD 232.3 million
9. Good Will Hunting (1997): USD 225.9 million
10. The Sum Of All Fears (2002): USD 193.9 million
Ben Affleck has numerous projects in his pipeline. One of them is a biographical sports drama film titled Unstoppable directed by William Goldenberg and featuring the “On The Floor” singer in a supporting role.
Affleck will produce the film with longtime collaborator and friend Matt Damon through Artists Equity, the production company Damon and Affleck formed with Air. Unstoppable will premiere in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024.
Additionally, Lopez will star in the upcoming movie musical titled Kiss of the Spider Woman. She will also serve as a producer for the venture along with her ex-husband Ben Affleck and 12 others, including Matt Damon.
Affleck wrapped up filming The Accountant 2, which is set to be released in April 2025.
Affleck bought a 38,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills in 2023 with Lopez. The property was listed for USD 68 million on 11 July 2024. On 24 July, the actor bought yet another lavish property in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of LA for USD 20.5 million featuring five bedrooms and six bathrooms for Lopez’s birthday.
He allegedly purchased a Colonial Abode located at Hampton Island, Georgia, for USD 7.11 million in 2003. The 6,360-square-foot Greek Revival–style main house features six bunk-style bedrooms and two main suites.
Just like his character, Batman’s expensive Batmobile, Affleck also has a collection of swanky cars. The actor allegedly owns luxury cars like Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG worth around USD 151,600, Audi S8 and Tesla Model S worth around USD 120,000.
However, he’s also known for his share of fender benders. In March 2023, the actor bumped his all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS into other cars while pulling out of the parking spot. He repeated the same mistake later that year in October while backing his black USD 150,000 Mercedes EQS into a white car.
According to a TMZ report, Lopez listed 26 April 2024 as the date of separation. As mentioned earlier, the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, which means any joint assets acquired in the last two years including their USD 60 million home will most likely be split evenly.
Ben Affleck starred in the 2023 sports drama Air, which he also produced and directed. The film made a business of USD 90 million worldwide. He also made a cameo appearance in the 2023 film The Flash. For Hypnotic (2023), Affleck took home a whopping eight-figure salary. In the same year, Affleck ranked ninth on Forbes‘ list of Highest Paid Actors.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez starred in Shotgun Wedding (2022), The Mother (2023), This Is Me… Now: A Love Story (2024) and Atlas (2024). She also released two documentaries titled Jennifer Lopez: Halftime (2022) and The Greatest Love Story Never Told (2024).
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lopez’s net worth in 2024 is USD 400 million, making her USD 250 million richer than her latest ex-husband. The couple has a combined net worth of USD 640 million. Needless to say, the couple made a bank in the last two years by starring and producing numerous projects.
Although the divorce is probably going to scar their personal life, it is highly unlikely that the separation will have severe financial implications for both individuals.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
Ben Affleck's net worth in 2024 is estimated at USD 150 million.
Ben Affleck's most recent acquisition is a lavish property in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of LA that he bought for USD 20.5 million on 24 July 2024.
Ben Affleck is known for his hefty fees in Hollywood. Some of his highest salaries include: USD 250,000 for Pearl Harbor (2001), USD 6 million for Reindeer Games (2000) and USD 15 million for the film Paycheck (2003), among others.
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