Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reportedly disagreed over the $68 million property after tying the knot in 2022 — and separate sources claim neither of them were happy with the mansion in the first place.
The soon-to-be-divorced couple sold the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom Beverly Hills home in May 2023 for a reported $60.8 million, It will be put up for sale in July 2024 Amid rumors that their marriage was over, she asked for about $7 million more.
Now, insiders are pointing fingers at who had the idea to take over the property, which is still on the market.
“The $68 million mansion was Ben's idea and a great compromise for him,” a source told Polygon. People On Thursday.
“She agreed to it because of its spacious layout, which can accommodate both of their families, a gym and a pickleball court, office space, as well as two private entrances,” the source claimed, adding that the “If You Had My Love” singer, 55, “prefers a romantic, Spanish, European vibe,” and her ultra-modern home didn’t fit those criteria.
However, a separate insider said Affleck, 52, “never liked” the home because of its location. His heart lies about 7 miles west, where his children — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — live with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
According to the insider, the house wasn’t ideal for the “Armageddon” star and made his life difficult.
“Their life is in Brentwood. Their kids live there,” the source told People. “It was too painful and time-consuming for Ben to cross traffic at his house. He never liked it.”
They also revealed that Affleck has decided to rent a house in Brentwood this summer to be closer to the kids after moving out of the marital home.
Lopez filed for divorce on her second wedding anniversary to the Oscar winner on August 20, because She wanted it to “sting.”
Neither of them asked for spousal support, but they also did not say if they had a pre-marital agreement; however, sources claimed that they did not have one.
Without a prenup, insiders warn of a divorce battle “It could be ugly,” Mainly because all income, profits, and assets earned during their short-lived union can be considered community property. Lopez also declared Her net worth was “unknown” When he applied.
While his mega-mansion is for sale, there is speculation that he Losses could be up to $25 million The report is based on a real estate investor who claimed the property was worth between $40 and $50 million.
Despite filing to end her marriage to Affleck, Lopez Wearing a ring on your wedding finger earlier this week; however, it didn't appear that it was the engagement fireworks her ex-boyfriend bought her.
Lopez is also set to face Affleck's best friend Matt Damon at the Toronto International Film Festival. premiere of “Unstoppable”, A sports film she produced with her ex-husband and Damon's production company, in which she also stars in the lead role. Excited for the premiereAnd Affleck reportedly won't be involved this time around, either.
