Meet the other Ben in J.Lo’s life, her long-time manager Benny Medina: Jennifer Lopez was seen plant shopping with the IRL ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, who also worked with Mariah Carey and Will Smith

Jul 19 , 2024

Talent manager Benny Medina has been by Jennifer Lopez’s side for more than a quarter of a century. Photo: @benny__medina1/Instagram

Jennifer Lopez didn’t spend the Fourth of July with her husband Ben Affleck this year, but instead hung out with Benny Medina, her long-time manager and godfather to her kids

Medina is known as the ‘real life Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ after revealing that Will Smith’s character on the show was based on his own journey; Medina also executive produced the 90s sitcom

Ben Affleck didn’t spend the Fourth of July with his wife Jennifer Lopez this year, but she was spotted hanging out with another Ben – her manager, Benny Medina.

Benny Medina considers Jennifer Lopez “family” these days, and is godfather to her children. Photo: @benny__medina1/Instagram

According to People, Lopez hung out with pals in New York for the holiday, while the Gone Girl actor stayed in Los Angeles. The 54-year-old pop star was seen shopping for plants in the Hamptons with Medina during her visit, adds the source.

Here’s what we know about the “other” Ben in J.Lo’s life:

Is Benny Medina The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

Benny Medina is the “real life” Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Photo: @benny__medina1/Instagram

Yup, it’s true. According to The Wall Street Journal, Medina is considered the “real-life” Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Sportskeeda adds that the popular 1990s sitcom – which stars Will Smith as the lead actor – is based on Medina’s own journey. Medina also executive produced the show.

Who does Benny Medina work with?

Benny Medina previously managed Mariah Carey. Photo: @benny__medina1/Instagram

Per Deadline, Medina has worked with Mariah Carey and Will Smith in the past, and currently serves as Lopez’s manager.