For months, rumors of a split between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have dominated the media. The sale of their $68 million villa was seen as a clear sign of a marriage breakdown. However, it seems there’s more to the real estate offer than meets the eye.
Jennifer Lopez, 54, and Ben Affleck, 51, are selling their villa. Since July 11, 2024, the property has been officially listed, and anyone interested can take a look at the 21,000 square foot estate. Weeks earlier, it was revealed that Affleck had swapped their shared home for an apartment near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 52. For many, this was the nonverbal confirmation that the musician and the actor had definitively split. But according to an anonymous source who spoke to the “Daily Mail,” appearances can be deceiving.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck: They Don’t Feel Safe in Their Villa
There’s a different reason behind the sale. “Jennifer and Ben decided to sell their house because neither they nor their children felt that this house was their home,” the British newspaper quoted the insider. The size of the house and the open layout reportedly gave the couple a sense of insecurity.
Both Ben Affleck’s three children, Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, whom he shares with his ex-wife Garner, and Jennifer Lopez’s twins, Emme and Max, both 16, are said to have felt uneasy in the estate with 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. And that was “despite having 24/7 security,” according to the insider. Additionally, the maintenance costs for the luxury residence in Beverly Hills are said to be “astronomically high.”
Insider Reveals: “Ben Hated the House More Than Jennifer”
But what do these statements mean for the celebrity marriage? According to the anonymous source, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer and the 51-year-old actor are indeed in a crisis. Ben Affleck’s hasty move out of the villa was reportedly triggered by relationship problems. “Ben hated the house more than Jennifer, and as the marriage started to fall apart, he just got fed up,” the insider said.
Despite all the difficulties, Jennifer Lopez wants to hold on to the marriage. The singer has “put her work on hold to focus on repairing the damage that has been done.” JLo is well aware that her success and career put a strain on the relationship.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck: Have They Just Chosen a Temporary Separation?
As “Daily Mail” further reports, the couple has used the physical distance to reassess their feelings for each other. According to the source, the trial separation has “reinforced that they love each other.” However, the fact remains: The 54-year-old and the “Deep Water” star have been seen only separately for weeks. In mid-July, Affleck was seen without his wedding ring. Jennifer Lopez also posted her latest Instagram photo without any jewelry on her hands. So, it’s not just the sale of their villa that raises questions about a possible end to their marriage. The stars remain silent.
