Jenny from the block has come a long way since her days living in the Bronx with her family. With a successful career spanning three decades, it’s no surprise that the singer and actress has built up a huge property portfolio over the years. Discover what the lap of luxury really looks like and step inside J.Lo’s spectacular collection of homes. Click or scroll on for more…
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Where does J.Lo live?
With residences in Miami, Bel Air and New York, Jennifer Lopez has an incredible roster of high-end real estate, despite her humble start. Today, as a working mother with her husband Alex Rodriguez and their four children, she lives in a sprawling seven-bedroom estate in Bel Air. But she wasn’t born into such a palatial property…
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Jenny from the block
A world away from the glitz and glamour that surrounds her today, Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on 24th July 1969. The middle child of three sisters, the family lived in Castle Hill, a residential neighbourhood in the Bronx, New York. J.Lo’s childhood home was a tiny apartment, but the Lopez clan soon upsized into a place big enough for their growing family.
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Where is J.Lo from?
The family of five moved into this two-storey house on Blackrock Avenue in the Bronx. J.Lo’s father, David Lopez, worked as a computer technician and her mother, Guadalupe, was a homemaker, so buying a house this size was a big achievement for the family. J-Lo is famously proud of her roots and used them throughout her career, most famously her top hit ‘Jenny from the Block’. The house was last on the market in 2009 and sold for an estimated $439,000 (£334k).
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Where did J.Lo grow up?
The 1,500-square-foot house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Growing up, Jennifer shared a room with her two sisters, Lynda and Leslie, so had very little private space of her own. Downstairs, the kitchen and living room were cosy and had everything that the family would need.
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Jennifer Lopez’s acting debut
While still living in Blackrock Avenue, J.Lo started singing and dancing lessons at the age of five. She excelled in the performing arts during her final year of high school, where she heard about a film casting for production My Little Girl. She made her acting debut as Myra in the 1986 movie. After working on the film, she joined a dance college in Manhattan at the age of 18.
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Growing up in New York
J.Lo moved out of her parents’ Bronx home when she was 18 and was effectively homeless; she had no permanent base for a few months. Determined to try dance full-time, she slept on the sofa of her dance studio and the Ballet Hispanico centre in the Upper West Side. A few months later she landed her first gig, a job dancing that would take her to Europe.
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J.Lo’s big break
On her return in the early 1990s, she threw herself into auditions and got her first big break when she was picked to be a ‘Fly Girl’ dancer in season three of American comedy In Living Color. Finally getting her chance in the spotlight, the soon-to-be star moved to Los Angeles. Between 1991 and 1996, she landed various high-profile backing dancer spots with huge pop acts like New Kids On The Block and Janet Jackson.
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Inspired by the Bronx
From her 1997 star turn in Latin biopic Selena to her first major Hollywood role opposite Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson in Money Train, J.Lo’s acting career was going from strength to strength. It was during this time that she also cut her first demo, in Spanish, which caught the ear of Tommy Mottola at Sony Music. In 1999, J.Lo finally got her first hit with ‘If You Had My Love’ and her debut album On the 6, inspired by the number six subway line in New York City, which the star used to travel on from the Bronx.
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J.Lo’s first mansion
With her first number-one single and album under her belt, J.Lo was finally bringing home the bacon. In 2000, she invested in her first-ever luxury home – the beginning of her huge property portfolio. Located in a private gated community called The Summit, the seven-bedroom home overlooks Beverly Hills and Studio City. The star splashed out $4.3 million (£3.3m) on the exclusive home but as with many things in her amazing career, the gamble really paid off…
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J.Lo’s first mansion
For a first home, it really takes some beating. The main house has 15,000 square feet of living space with 11 bedrooms and its very own theatre. Lopez put the home on the market in 2004 and sold it to nightclub owner Sam Nazarian for $12.5 million (£9.5m), making a hefty profit.
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J.Lo’s first mansion
Today the interiors are a little different to J.Lo’s taste: singer Gwen Stefani bought the house and gave it a refit, overhauling the interiors in 2006 making it into a super unique celebrity property. Maximalist decorator Kelly Wearstler took charge of the design, which shows off black and white striped walls in this glamorous kitchen.
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J.Lo’s first mansion
The grounds include a large pool and spa, tennis court, guesthouse with its very own gym and large outdoor living space complete with sofas, fireplace and exterior kitchen. In fact, J.Lo loved the grounds so much, she chose it as the location for her wedding to Marc Anthony in June 2004.
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J.Lo’s Miami beachfront retreat
After the continued success of her first album, J.Lo went on to purchase a second luxury home, this beachfront mansion in Miami in 2002 for an undisclosed amount. The Spanish-style home is situated on just over 1.2 acres of land with manicured gardens and swaying palm trees.
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J.Lo’s Miami beachfront retreat
As well as its large formal rooms, balconies and terraces, the home has seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. It also has a lift and a spiral stairwell with a wrought-iron banister. This relaxed living space has comfortable sofas, a stone floor and is much more in line with J.Lo’s effortless style and preferred neutral palette.
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J.Lo’s Miami beachfront retreat
The house isn’t short of extra amenities either and has a theatre, wine cellar and a water purifier for the whole house. The grand formal dining room looks out over the grounds through arched windows and has a Medieval-style chandelier hanging over the table.
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J.Lo’s Miami beachfront retreat
Upstairs the master bedroom alone measures 1,000 square feet. Made out of three former bedrooms knocked into one, it has a terrace, gym, office and an ensuite bathroom. She only owned this house for three years, selling in 2005 for $40 million (£30.4m), but she put it to good use – it was where she was said to retreat after her incredibly public break-up with actor Ben Affleck.
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J.Lo’s Miami beachfront retreat
The spacious kitchen is decorated in neutral colours much like the rest of the house and has a large kitchen island and exposed beams. Heading outside, the idyllic home has a 60-foot-long swimming pool and spa, a coral stone deck, a cabana and an incredible outdoor kitchen. It also features a dock that has room for several large boats and 200 feet of clear waterfront on Biscayne Bay.
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J.Lo and Marc Anthony’s Long Island estate
Before tying the knot with J.Lo, Marc Anthony purchased this Georgian-style brick mansion in Brookeville, Long Island in late 2000 for $3.7 million (£2.8m). J.Lo moved in after the wedding and in 2008 bought a second house across the street for just over $2 million (£1.5m). The couple hired interior designer Thom Filicia to makeover the interiors of the 10,500-square-foot mansion, which offers 10 bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms. When their twins were born in 2008, the stars decided to raise them there for the foreseeable future.
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J.Lo and Marc Anthony’s Long Island estate
Outside, the estate is dotted with cedar, beech and cypress trees and features a bluestone terrace that overlooks the swimming pool, tennis courts and a colonial-style guesthouse.
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J.Lo and Marc Anthony’s Long Island estate
The house isn’t short of a few luxuries and even includes this fully-equipped cinema and a recording studio. The main living spaces include a vast reception room which spans the full width of the mansion, a wood-panelled library, a study and a sunroom. The eat-in kitchen with its slab marble worktops and a double-wide centre island was perfect for the family and many of the rooms feature lacquered oak floors and fireplaces.
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J.Lo and Marc Anthony’s Long Island estate
Upstairs, there are five guest bedrooms and a fun four-bed bunkroom. The huge master suite features a marble bathroom with a fireplace, custom-fitted dressing rooms and an upper level with an office space and full-service beauty salon. Less than a year after their divorce in 2014, Marc Anthony put the home on the market for $12 million (£9.1m), eventually selling in 2017 for $4.5 million (£3.4m).
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J.Lo’s Hidden Hills estate
While still married to Marc Anthony, the Bronx-born superstar bought this three-acre estate in early 2010 for $8.2 million (£6.2m). The sprawling mansion comprises two huge buildings, which include a spacious main house and an entertainment pavilion linked by an interior bridge, making it the perfect party pad.
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J.Lo’s Hidden Hills estate
Built in 1987, the entrance of the main house opens into a double-height reception hall, which leads through to this formal living and dining room, both with wood-burning fireplaces. At the back of the home is the less formal family living area, which is more relaxed in its style. Still super-glam, it includes a huge kitchen and family room with a built-in wet bar.
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J.Lo’s Hidden Hills estate
Overall, the house has eight bedrooms, three on the main level, plus four more in the north wing, with each including an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The celeb-worthy master suite occupies the entire upper floor in the south wing and features a mirrored four-poster bed, a sitting room with a corner fireplace, a private terrace and a pair of walk-in wardrobes.
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J.Lo’s Hidden Hills estate
One of the closets features floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a dressing platform, perfect for the star to get ready for her red carpet events. It also has a dressing table and a mannequin where J.Lo showcased her iconic green Versace dress that she wore to the 42nd Grammy Awards ceremony.
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J.Lo’s Hidden Hills estate
Outside, the manicured grounds include a resort-style swimming pool, a play area and an outdoor lounge. The garage has space for up to eight cars, with room for 15 more in the court. In January 2015, the star put the home on the market for $17 million (£12.9m) and eventually sold it in March 2017 for $10 million (£7.6m).
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J.Lo’s New York penthouse
After divorcing Marc Anthony in 2014, J.Lo went on a bit of a real estate shopping spree, buying this mind-blowing penthouse in Manhattan, New York towards the end of 2014 for just over $20 million (£15.2m). The generous 6,500-square-foot suite occupies the entire top floor of The Whitman and has a private elevator.
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J.Lo’s New York penthouse
The main living space features real oak floorboards and 12-foot-tall ceilings. The great living room is airy and bright with a skylight and three French doors that lead outside to a southern facing terrace over Madison Square Park.
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J.Lo’s New York penthouse
Spread over two floors, the home has 15 rooms and includes several informal sitting areas for kicking back in. At the centre of the layout is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, which features white gloss cabinets, a marble-topped central island and a snack bar.
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J.Lo’s New York penthouse
With four bedrooms, the master suite is accessed by a separate stairway that’s shared with the media lounge and includes two sets of French doors that lead out onto a huge terrace. There’s also a private dressing room and two ensuite bathrooms, one of which has a crystal chandelier and includes a two-person soaking tub in the centre.
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J.Lo’s New York penthouse
Unusually for New York, the home has 3,000 square feet of outdoor space, encompassing several terraces and even a putting green. The monthly costs for the building, which was built in 1924, sit at roughly $20,000 (£15k). The star looked to part with the penthouse in October 2017 for $27 million (£20.5m), the same time she and her partner Alex Rodriguez were reported to be house-hunting.
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J.Lo’s Bel Air mansion
In August 2016, the singer bought an incredible French-inspired mansion in Bel Air for $28 million (£21.3m). According to Vanity Fair, she purchased the property with her young twins in mind. Built in 1940, the nearly 14,000-square-foot home was designed by architect Samuel Marx.
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J.Lo’s Bel Air mansion
The home is perfect for entertaining and comes with some jaw-dropping extras, including its very own pub, two guest cottages and an amphitheatre with seating for 100 people. The interiors are informal and relaxed with high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed beams.
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J.Lo’s Bel Air mansion
As well as the extensive features for entertaining, the home offers plenty of living spaces where the young family can relax, with a wood-panelled library, a massage room for some downtime and multiple offices for Jenny to run her multimillion-dollar business empire.
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J.Lo’s Bel Air mansion
The light-filled kitchen features atrium windows and a long central island, which is a great social space for family mealtimes. Overall, there are seven beautiful bedrooms, including the master bedroom, which has an impressive fireplace, outdoor terrace and canopy bed.
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J.Lo’s Bel Air mansion
With plenty to keep J.Lo’s twins occupied, the back garden is full of fun activities and features, from mini-golf to an infinity-edge swimming pool and a vegetable garden. The family can always head inside to the games room if the weather takes a turn for the worst. It’s thought the couple still own the sprawling property.
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J.Lo’s New York apartment
In March 2018, J.Lo and her partner Alex Rodriguez purchased a condo on the 36th floor of this prestigious high-rise building, known as 432 Park Avenue, for $15.3 million (£11.6m). Offering 4,000 square feet, it’s quite a bit smaller than the superstar’s other properties, but its swanky zip code makes it a great investment.
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J.Lo’s New York apartment
The entrance to the three-bedroom condo is accessed by a private lift, which opens out onto a dramatic black entry space and leads through to the penthouse’s open-plan living area.
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J.Lo’s New York apartment
The large living and dining room features minimal décor, herringbone oak floors and huge floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the Manhattan skyline. The sleek, neutral colour scheme is broken up by colourful artwork and stylish navy furniture.
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J.Lo’s New York apartment
The spacious kitchen is arranged around a large breakfast island with sleek cabinets and marble floors. A mix of natural oak and white gloss, it has a huge window that makes the space feel light and airy.
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J.Lo’s New York apartment
The home isn’t short of entertaining space and features a cosy media lounge just off the entrance hall. Elsewhere, the master suite comprises a 20-foot walk-in wardrobe and a luxury bathroom with heated marble floors. Less than a year after purchasing the sprawling pad, the couple put it back on the market and sold it for $17.5 million (£13.3m) – making over $2 million (£1.5m) on the deal! Are they the ultimate property flippers?
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J.Lo’s Malibu mansion
The couple snapped up this Malibu beach house for a cool $6.6 million (£5m) in January 2019. The 4,404-square-foot home previously belonged to Entourage actor Jeremy Piven, who according to Realtor, spent $1.5 million (£1.1m) on renovations to the home.
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J.Lo’s Malibu mansion
Spread over three floors, the breathtaking beach home is hidden behind a secure courtyard entrance that’s framed by vines and trees. Decorated in coastal white hues, the living spaces are light and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows that open out onto beautiful ocean views.
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J.Lo’s Malibu mansion
The relaxed main living space has stone-tiled flooring and low ceilings. Accessorised with soft blue accents, the luxurious yet informal space also has a small four-seater dining table and a bar benefiting from sweeping ocean views.
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J.Lo’s Malibu mansion
In fact, each of the four bedrooms enjoys sea vistas, with the master suite featuring a built-in soaking tub, a walk-in wardrobe, a steam shower and a private balcony overlooking the beach.
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J.Lo’s Malibu mansion
Other luxury amenities in the house include an upstairs screening room, a hot tub on the main floor’s outdoor deck and an extensive entertainment unit on the lower level, which features a wet bar and sauna. The couple listed the home in July 2020 for just under $8 million (£6.1m).
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J.Lo’s Encino cottage
Just before they put their beach house on the market, J.Lo and Alex snapped up this snug home in the San Fernando Valley celebrity hotspot of Encino for $1.4 million (£1m). At 2,200 square feet, the mid-century, ranch-style property is a modest new addition to the couple’s flashy property portfolio.
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J.Lo’s Encino cottage
The stylish home, which was built in 1948, has been recently renovated to include lots of modern amenities and designer finishes. The open-plan living and dining room boasts a vaulted stained-wood ceiling, as well as a cosy fireplace. A Crittall-style bay window floods the room with light and looks out over the manicured front garden.
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J.Lo’s Encino cottage
The newly installed kitchen features light grey cabinets and a compact centre island that’s ideal for informal dining. French doors connect the space to a covered terrace, which offers a picturesque spot for alfresco meals and entertaining.
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J.Lo’s Encino cottage
With three stylish bedrooms overall and two-and-a-half bathrooms, the cottage’s luxurious master suite comes complete with walk-in wardrobes fit for a celebrity and a newly renovated bathroom with a glass shower and soaking tub.
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J.Lo’s Encino cottage
Outside, the corner-lot property has a small covered patio with a hidden 200-square-foot home office that’s tucked away behind the garage – perfect for when the power couple have to work from home.
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J.Lo’s Star Island estate
Not long after snapping up their cosy Encino home, the pair splashed out on this pricey, lavish estate on Miami’s celebrity-packed Star Island. Listed for $40 million (£30.6m), the couple got a slight discount, paying $32.5 million (£24.8m) for the huge 14,800-square-foot home.
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J.Lo’s Star Island estate
Encompassing a white stucco mansion and guesthouse, the waterfront estate sits on almost one acre of land and is just as opulent inside as it is outside. The home boasts Venetian plaster walls, grand fireplaces and an elevator, as well as a decadent mix of stone and wood floors. The formal living and dining rooms sit alongside a panelled lounge, which offers the ultimate relaxing space for the young family.
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J.Lo’s Star Island estate
Packed with top-of-the-range amenities, the home includes a marble wet bar and a climate-controlled wine cellar that’s tucked away behind wrought-iron doors. The kitchen is just as glamorous, featuring an informal dining area that leads through to the family room, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the Miami skyline.
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J.Lo’s Star Island estate
With 10 bedrooms and 10-and-a-half bathrooms spread over the main house and guesthouse, the compound has plenty of square footage for the family to stretch out. The estate’s master suite features a private sitting room and study with enough space for a grand piano. There are also two waterfront terraces, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom for the ultimate in privacy for the couple.
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J.Lo’s Star Island estate
Outside, the tropical gardens are home to several outdoor entertaining spaces, a covered bar and a cabana bath. The infinity-edge swimming pool and illuminated hot tub dazzle when night falls, while the 100-foot-long dock is the perfect place for the couple to moor a yacht. From a small house in the Bronx to a multimillion-dollar Bel Air Estate, Jenny has come a long way from the block!