Jennifer Lopez has landed a $20 million contract to become the new face of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana as friends express concern that the 57-year-old singer is at risk of burnout following her divorce from Ben Affleck.
The Daily Mail has learned that the multi-million-dollar modeling deal is part of an increasingly heavy workload for the singer and actress, who is also preparing for an international tour in 2027 and promoting two upcoming films.
Sources close to the Bronx-born star say she is working nonstop to stay busy after swearing off men following her split from Affleck and facing major life shifts, including her twin children leaving home for college.
"She is working her tail off because she wants to stay busy, though there is some concern she may burn out," a source close to the singer said. "But this it is how she stays sane during this weird time in her life."
The major life shifts follow a bitterly painful divorce from actor Ben Affleck. In addition to staying single, Lopez is coping with empty nest syndrome as her twins, Max and Oskar, formerly known as Emme, head off to college in a matter of weeks.
"It's not an easy time for Jennifer, there are a lot of changes, it's very emotional, but she finds comfort in working nonstop, which is great because her career is still doing very well," the source said. "She just works, works, works! She likes to be a workaholic, she is incredibly driven, a typical Type-A Leo who wants to never be out of the spotlight."
Friends note that working beats taking a back seat at home. "For her, working is better than staying at home eating takeout from Nobu alone in front of the TV. She would rather wake up at 5am and put in a 14-hour day and never complain," the source added. "But one day she may wake up completely exhausted."
Flashbacks to 2002 Breakdown
The relentless pace has raised concerns among friends who remember Lopez reaching a breaking point earlier in her career. In a 2008 interview with The Daily Telegraph, Lopez recalled suffering a nervous breakdown in 2002 while filming the thriller Enough, in which she played an abused wife fleeing to safety with her young daughter.
"There was a time when I was very overworked and I was doing music and movies and so many things," Lopez recalled of that period. "I was suffering from a lack of sleep. And I did have a kind of nervous breakdown. I froze up on set. Well, not on a set, but in my trailer. I was like - I don't want to move, I don't want to talk, I don't want to do anything. It was on that movie, Enough. Yeah, I did. I had a nervous breakdown."
Fast forward nearly two decades and Lopez continues to command huge paychecks across Hollywood. "Her paychecks are huge these days, she gets around $10 million a movie, and if she produces her own films through her Nuyorican Productions banner, she takes a huge chunk of the profit," a Hollywood insider said. "Her business model is savvy."
Lopez demonstrated that approach on her 2019 box-office hit Hustlers, where she did not earn an upfront salary but took a backend deal that brought her an estimated $15 million after the film grossed $157 million worldwide.
Glam Squad Costs and Dolce & Gabbana Campaign
Maintaining her red-carpet appearance requires substantial investment. "She asks for $40,000 for her glam squad every time she steps on a red carpet, which can turn off some companies," the source close to Lopez said. Her team includes three stylists (Mariel Haenn, Rob Zangardi, and Hannah Margeson), three makeup artists (Scott Barnes, Ernesto Casillas, and Rokael Lizama), two hair stylists (Chris Appleton and Justine Marjan), nail professional Tom Bachik, and several photographers including her friend Ana Carballosa.
"That is a huge cost, and has to be factored into marketing budgets, but she has to look amazing to sell. And it is worth it, because everything she touches makes money," the insider explained. "It's called an investment. What's the big deal?" The source added that Netflix paid a ton to her glam team when she promoted Office Romance, but noted the romantic comedy performed very well.
Her latest deal sees her become the face of a new Dolce & Gabbana campaign. "She got a huge paycheck for that, over $20 million, and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothing and accessories, not to mention a first-class trip to Italy in July with her sister and entourage," the source said, adding: "Jennifer snapped it all up, she was like hello, I am the queen, I deserve all this, and she does really."
The source noted such perks are common for A-list stars: "Jennifer was photographed in the clothes dozens of times, so there is a return. She drives sales. To be honest, she delivers great product, everything she touched turns to gold, so why not? Her single Save Me Tonight and her movie Office Romance were both big hits. Companies beg to work with her."
The deal remains unannounced. "The whole thing is very hush-hush. She is the main star in the very splashy and sexy ad shot in Italy," the source revealed. "This is a big feather in JLo's cap as the designers usually only work with top stars like Madonna, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry. She already posed for the brand's eyeglasses in 2022 so that was like a warmup." Lopez, who previously modeled for Guess, Versace, Intimissimi, and Coach, performed as the headline act at Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda 2026 couture event in Taormina, Sicily, in July.
Billionaire Ambitions and Busy 2026 Schedule
Lopez is also preparing for a 2027 world tour "because she wants to be on stage again." The source said: "The venues may not be huge, but she doesn't care. It will still cement her status as a powerhouse."
That status moves Lopez closer to her goal of becoming a billionaire, joining friends Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner in her Hidden Hills, California community. "Jennifer would love to be a billionaire, sure, it would look good on her," the source said. "She is thrilled to still be making so much money at her age, she feels it is a gift, and she definitely wants to grow her empire."
Lopez, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, has maintained a busy schedule throughout 2026. In January, she performed her Up All Night residency concert at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and launched a neck serum for JLo Beauty. In February, she modeled workout clothes for Kim Kardashian's Nike and Skims collaboration on Instagram.
In March, she released the single Save Me Tonight with David Guetta, which hit number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, and performed The JLo Show in Las Vegas. In April, she performed at Coachella and appeared in a LinkedIn ad during Office Romance while promoting the film with co-star Brett Goldstein. In May, she promoted designers Dolce & Gabbana, Brunello Cucinelli, and Yeprem on social media.
In June, she promoted Office Romance, which debuted at number one globally on Netflix with almost 21 million views in its first three days, and released the single Everything's Fine with Alok. In July, she dropped the JLo Beauty Bling Mirror, attended Paris Fashion Week supporting designers Zuhair Murad and Celia Kritharioti while promoting Chopard and Ralph Lauren, and modeled for Dolce & Gabbana while performing at their Alta Moda event.
The star is currently set to promote two upcoming movies, including a documentary titled The JLo Show about her Las Vegas residency and the crime thriller The Last Mrs Parrish. "Jennifer loves a good side hustle, she loves the big paychecks and how great she looks in the ads, it's a win-win," the source said. The Daily Mail reached out to Lopez's representative for comment.
