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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were reportedly at odds over the $68 million estate they went all in on after tying the knot in 2022 — and separate sources claim neither of them was happy with the mansion in the first place.
The soon-to-be-divorced couple put the Beverly Hills 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms spread for a reported $60.8 million in May 2023, only to put it up for sale in July 2024 for about $7 million more amid rumors their marriage was over.
Now, insiders are pointing fingers at whose idea it was to plunk down on the property, which is still on the market.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s $68 million home.@CelebCandidly / MEGA
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” on February 13, 2024.FilmMagic
“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea and a major compromise for her,” a source told People on Thursday.
“She agreed to it because of its spacious layout, accommodating both their families, a gym and a pickleball court, office space, plus it has two private entrances,” the source claimed, adding the “If You Had My Love” singer, 55, “loves romantic, Spanish, European vibe,” and their ultra-modern home doesn’t check those boxes.
Bennifer’s mansion is 12-bedrooms and 24-bathrooms.@CelebCandidly / MEGA
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez on May 10, 2023.Getty Images for Netflix
However, a separate insider said Affleck, 52, “never liked” their house because of the location. His heart is about 7 miles west, where his kids — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — live with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
According to the insider, the home wasn’t ideal for the “Armageddon” star and made his life harder.
“His life’s in Brentwood. His kids live there,” the source told People. “It was such a pain and time consuming for Ben to navigate traffic from their house. He never liked it.”
Ben Affleck with his kids.BauerGriffin/INSTARimages
Ben Affleck, his mom, and ex-wife Jennifer Garner with the kids.Broadimage/Shutterstock
They also noted that Affleck chose to rent a house this summer in Brentwood to be closer to the kids after moving out of the marital home.
Lopez filed for divorce from the Oscar winner on August 20, the anniversary of their second wedding ceremony, because she wanted it to “sting.”
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in 2024.Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez on February 13, 2024.REUTERS
She asked for neither to get awarded spousal support but did not signify if they had a prenuptial agreement; however, sources claimed they didn’t.
Without a prenup, insiders warned the divorce battle could “get ugly,” mainly because all the earnings, profits, and assets they made during their short-lived union could be considered community property. Lopez also declared her assets were “unknown” when she filed.
While their mega-mansion is up for sale, there’s speculation that they could lose up to $25 million based on a real estate investor who claimed the property is more in the $40 to $50 million range.
Despite filing to end her marriage to Affleck, Lopez wore a ring on her wedding finger earlier this week; however, it did not appear to be the engagement sparkler her ex bought her.
Lopez is also gearing up to face Affleck’s best friend, Matt Damon, at the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of “Unstoppable,” a sports film she co-produced with her ex and Damon’s production company, in which she also stars. She’s reportedly “excited” about the premiere, and Affleck is allegedly sitting this one out.
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