Ben Affleck is ‘happy’ as he slowly moves into his new home in a neighborhood he loves while his divorce from Jennifer Lopez moves forward, according to a new report.
The 52-year-old actor, who recently received takeout at his new property, has been doing well amid his legal split from his A-list partner, 55.
A source for People She told the publication on Monday that Ben is “doing well” and “slowly moving into his new home,” while moving trucks were recently spotted at the marital home he shares with JLo.
The source explained: ‘She’s where she wants to be: close to her children and in a neighborhood she loves.
“He also likes to work and is very focused on the positive aspects.”
Ben Affleck is ‘happy’ as he slowly moves into his new home in a neighborhood he loves as his divorce from Jennifer Lopez moves forward according to a new report; the former couple are seen in May 2023
The 52-year-old actor, who recently received takeaway at his new property (pictured), has been doing well amid his legal split from his 55-year-old A-list partner.
His ex Jennifer also seems to be doing well all things considered, as a source told the weekly that “she still feels very lucky” despite feeling “some bitterness” about the split.
The source said: “She tried so hard to make things work and Ben didn’t care. She is surrounded by her family, friends and her children.
“She always manages to keep a positive attitude. Divorce is difficult for her, but she always finds a way to move forward.”
Last week, a U-Haul truck was spotted parked outside a divorcing couple’s marital mega-mansion in Beverly Hills on Thursday amid reports that she “no longer feels comfortable living there.”
The couple formerly known as ‘Bennifer’ – who legally separated on April 26 – Originally paid $60.85 million in May 2023 for the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom double-gated Crestview Manor estate, which sits atop a five-acre promontory.
There was also a curious red pickup truck loaded with cardboard boxes parked outside the newly renovated home, which has 46,000 square feet of roofed space and 38,000 square feet of air conditioning.
The 55-year-old pop diva and her estranged fourth husband, 52 (who reportedly have a $20 million mortgage), hired The Agency real estate agent Santiago Arana in May to quietly take it off the market, before it went public. MLS for a staggering $68 million on July 11.
A People source told the publication on Monday that Ben is “doing well” and “slowly moving into his new home,” while moving trucks were recently spotted at the marital home he shares with JLo (photo dated Feb. 13).
There are no buyers yet for “Wallingford’s Crown Jewel,” which features a stunning infinity-edge pool, 12-car garage, basketball and pickleball courts, a fully-equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge and a bar.
In addition to the luxurious main residence, the property features a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, a caretaker’s cottage, and a two-bedroom guardhouse.
“She and Ben bought the house for the whole (blended) family,” a source said. People On Wednesday.
“It’s too big for her and it’s also full of too many memories.”
Jennifer has been house hunting since May without success, while Ben closed trust at their $20.5 million five-bedroom, six-bathroom Brentwood mansion on July 24, which happened to be her birthday.
On August 20, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court on what would have been the second anniversary of their wedding at their 87-acre, $8.9 million Hampton Island Preserve estate in Georgia.
The two-time Grammy nominee and two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement, so everything they earned during the marriage is community property.
On August 20, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court on what would have been the second anniversary of their wedding at their 87-acre, $8.9 million Hampton Island Preserve estate in Georgia.
And while two-time Grammy nominee and producer Matt Damon plans to attend the world premiere of Unstoppable taking place Sept. 6 at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival, the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker will not be in attendance.
Jennifer plays Judy Robles, the real-life mother of disabled wrestling champion Anthony Robles, in William Goldenberg’s biopic hitting select theaters in December.
Ben also produced Bill Condon’s upcoming remake of Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Lopez as three different characters: Leni Lamaison, Marta, and Spider Woman (Raul Julia and Sônia Braga photographed the 1985 film).
Jennifer and Ben originally met on the Los Angeles set of Martin Brest’s box office flop Gigli in 2001, abruptly split three days before their 2004 wedding, and began surreptitiously texting again in February 2021, two months before she ended her engagement to Alex Rodriguez.
And although Lopez and producer Matt Damon plan to attend the Unstoppable world premiere Affleck will not attend the September 6 screening at Roy Thomson Hall during the Toronto International Film Festival, according to People.
The Atlas producer and star plays Judy Robles, the real-life mother of disabled wrestling champion Anthony Robles, in William Goldenberg’s biopic coming to select theaters in December.
The Air director and actor also produced Bill Condon’s upcoming remake of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which stars Jennifer as three different characters: Leni Lamaison, Marta and Spider Woman.