It has been reported that Jennifer Lopez was not a fan of the shared multi-million Beverly Hills estate that she and estranged husband Ben Affleck owned. According to insiders, the $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea and a major compromise for Jennifer. She agreed to it reluctantly due to its spacious layout, accommodating both their families, a gym, pickleball court, office space, and two private entrances. However, the “On the Floor” singer, 55, wasn’t thrilled with the home’s modern look, preferring a more romantic, Spanish, European vibe.
While Jennifer Lopez had her reservations about the mansion, Ben Affleck also had his own concerns. The mansion was not an ideal purchase for the “Argo” star, given its distance from Brentwood, where his children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner reside. Affleck even moved out of the marital home over the summer and rented a property in Brentwood to be closer to his kids. In July, amid his split from Lopez, he bought a new mansion in Pacific Palisades for $20.5 million.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially ended their marriage in August, and rumors of them listing their Beverly Hills home surfaced in June. The mansion was put on the market the following month. Their divorce proceedings may potentially turn ugly since they reportedly did not sign a prenup before getting married in July 2022. According to insiders, Lopez tried to save the marriage, but Affleck showed no interest. This has led the singer to focus on her life without Affleck and work on her image makeover.
In the wake of their breakup, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have stayed relatively silent. Lopez posted a cryptic message about their split on social media, hinting at some underlying emotions. The ex-couple has not been seen together and narrowly avoided an awkward encounter at their shared Los Angeles office. As they navigate the aftermath of their separation and move on with their lives, it’s clear that the mansion drama was just one facet of their complicated relationship.