Jennifer Lopez, known for her love of luxury accessories, has come under fire for flaunting an exorbitantly priced handbag. The 55-year-old singer and actress, who is on the verge of divorcing Ben Affleck, drew criticism after photos of her shopping in East Hampton surfaced online. She was seen wearing a white blouse and jeans, paired with wedge sandals and a designer Hermes Kelly bag valued at $70,000, according to Mail.Online.
The 25-centimeter bag, crafted from woven wicker with leather accents, was made by Hermes in 2011. While its original price is unknown, it currently resells for the stated amount. Spanish TV host Jomari Goyso shared a video on Instagram highlighting the staggering cost of the accessory, which led to a sharp backlash from fans. Many expressed outrage over the amount spent on a bag when “people are starving,” and some were shocked that it cost as much as their “annual salary.”
Comments included:
– “$70,000, and people are starving. This world has gone mad.”
– “Some children don’t have money for lunch.”
– “Used for $70,000?! I’m choosing between a good lunch deal or a six-pack of bottles because I can’t afford both.”
– “I’m a teacher; this is more than my annual salary.”
– “It’s almost as much as my house.”
– “It’s sad how much celebrities spend; they could be helping people or charities.”
– “It’s disgusting that she spends so much on a handbag! So many people are starving in this country.”
Some users compared the bag to a “picnic basket that belonged to her grandmother,” despite its high price tag.
Lopez, a known fan of Hermes bags, was recently photographed with another Hermes bag worth $432,000. This crocodile skin Himalaya bag is the most expensive Hermes bag ever sold.
As for her personal life, Lopez is preparing for her divorce from Ben Affleck. According to tabloids, the divorce paperwork is “completed but not yet filed.”
“They completed the divorce paperwork a month ago but are waiting for the right moment to submit it. At that time, they will release a joint statement expressing how much they love each other and how hard they fought to make it work but ultimately couldn’t. Honestly, they couldn’t reach a compromise in the end. What they had before is gone, and they’ve both come to terms with that,” sources stated.
Last week, it was reported that Ben Affleck bought a mansion for $20.5 million, which occurred on Jennifer’s 54th birthday and was reportedly a “blow to the heart” for her, according to friends.
The last time the couple was photographed together was March 30. Since then, they have spent the summer apart, with Jennifer primarily on the East Coast and Ben remaining in Los Angeles.
