There is moving out, there’s moving on. Amid speculations that his marriage to Jennifer Lopez is currently on the rocks, Ben Affleck has relocated to a $100k-a-month rental apartment. Then, the Hollywood pair put their $68 million mansion on the market.
Now, the “Batman” actor has laid to rest any doubt his move-out was temporary by shelling out $20.5 million on a new bachelor pad in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades.
“He’s very happy to have a new home that fits him and his needs a whole lot better than the one he and J.Lo bought together. He never felt comfortable in that place, it was way too huge and ostentatious for his taste,” an unnamed source told Star Magazine.
The new property, a French country-style home built in 1941, was designed by Cliff May and has five bed rooms and six baths over its 6, 200 square feet. There are equestrian facilities, a pool-side cabana with a fireplace and a two-story guesthouse. His next-door neighbor is Diane Keaton.
“It’s a lot more low-key in design and more his style. And it’s on a big chunk of land, more than a half-acre, so he has plenty of space to get out-side with total privacy,” the anonymous insider told the entertainment news outlet.
While Ben and Jennifer have kept people guessing by continuing to wear their wedding rings, the two—who have five kids between them from previous marriages—have been apart all summer. Ben has been L.A.-based as Jennifer has spent time in New York’s Hamptons, where she recently celebrated her 55th birthday by throwing herself a Bridgerton-themed party.
“Ben is being as respectful of J.Lo as he can right now since he was the one that left. But he’s moving forward with his life,” the informant stated.
Despite the numerous speculations, both Ben and Jennifer have refrained from explicitly addressing the rumored divorce rumors. A tipster has alleged to Entertainment Tonight that the couple is deliberately delaying the release of an official declaration regarding their separation.
As per the mole's information, Ben and Jennifer are now delaying the announcement of their official separation in order to ensure a smooth process, particularly for all parties concerned.
“Neither of them want this process to be rushed. They are treating the separation with as much grace, understanding, and gentleness as they can,” the report continued.
Ben and Jennifer Garner have three children together: Violet, Fin, and Samuel. On the other hand, Jennifer and Marc Anthony have twins named Max and Emme. After being married in 2022, Ben and Jennifer have combined their families and are now living together. According to the ET spy, their main focus is ensuring that the children are comfortable with this change.
“They don’t want to make it feel like they’re pulling the rug from underneath their children. They’re making a mutual effort to ensure that this transition is as healthy and easy as possible,” the tattler claimed.
Shortly after closing a deal on a new $20-million estate in LA, Ben has received news indicating that he is feeling optimistic about the future. Regarding Jennifer, a skeptic informed People Magazine this week that she is currently experiencing a pleasant summer and is directing her attention towards future endeavors.
There is an implication that Jennifer has not encountered Ben in several weeks. “Jennifer is trying to find a new home to start fresh. She always has [a] good attitude even when things are not perfect,” the source went on.
Business Times has reached out Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for comments.