Kaylah Walton
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially filed for divorce on August 20, and as 2024 comes to a close, disagreements persist over their separation terms. A key sticking point is the sale of their shared home purchased in 2023.
The luxurious mansion, valued at $68 million, has been listed for sale for several months, and according to an exclusive source for In Touch, JLo is eager for the situation to be resolved. It’s been tough for her to reside in a home filled with memories of her time with Ben Affleck. Despite her efforts to personalize and renovate the space, it hasn’t sold as quickly as she anticipated.
Sources indicate, “She’s been informed that only a limited number of buyers can afford it, which is becoming more frustrating daily. The house feels like a burden to her, as it is filled with painful memories. Even her attempts at using voodoo magic have failed to ease the sentiment; remnants of Ben’s presence linger everywhere.”
Conflict Surrounding the Mansion
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck purchased the home in May 2023, but by July 2024, the relationship had disintegrated, leading to the property being put on the market. The mansion features an impressive 38,000 square feet, including 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms.
An article from People noted that Affleck and Lopez did not see eye to eye on certain details concerning the property acquisition.
A witness revealed, “Ben suggested the $68 million price tag, which was a significant step for her.”
The same source noted that Ben Affleck felt uneasy in the mansion, not resonating with its style, and expressed frustration over the neighborhood’s traffic and the distance from his children, who live in Brentwood—closer to where he got an apartment after the split. In contrast, Jennifer Lopez had a fondness for the home and is looking forward to its eventual sale.
Recently, the former couple met at Soho House, a private club in West Hollywood, to exchange Christmas gifts. Following this, reports stated that Jennifer Lopez spent Christmas at their Beverly Hills mansion.
