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Just as Jennifer Garner was blowing out the candles on her 53rd birthday cake, her ex-husband Ben Affleck was busy packing up his rental and making boss moves into his brand-new mansion. The Oscar winner is officially leaving behind his $100K-a-month Brentwood pad and, by the looks of it, any lingering hope for a reunion with Jennifer Lopez.
According to TMZ, Ben Affleck closed escrow on a very private $20.5 million Brentwood estate. A custom-built beauty just minutes away from Garner and their three kids because co-parenting logistics matter, even when you're a Hollywood A-lister with the Best Picture Oscar.
In 2024, while he and JLo were navigating the rocky terrain of a high-profile breakup, the couple quietly listed their $60 million Beverly Hills dream home. While Lopez jetted off to the Hamptons and celebrated her 55th birthday solo (no Ben, no mention, no "Ben-anniversary" post), he was out in California making major real estate moves. Now, he's not just downsizing in price; he's upsizing his independence.
So, what's this mansion all about?
Ben's new bachelor haven is no sad studio apartment. The property features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in 6,000 square feet of fresh-start energy. A peaceful cul-de-sac location, breakfast and dining areas, and a media room for all those "Batman" rewatches. A guest house and walk-in closets.
JLo's reaction
According to Radar Online, a source says Ben moving into this new space is "the final insult." Apparently, Lopez had been holding onto the idea that some time apart could lead to a reconciliation. Instead, Ben closed the deal, packed up, and dipped. "This is like a stab in the heart," the insider said. Not exactly the soft landing she may have hoped for.
What about Jennifer Garner?
Garner, on the other hand, seems to be thriving. She's keeping things low-key as always, focusing on her birthday, kids, and life. Ben's new place, being close to hers, is likely more about parenting logistics than romantic subplots. These two have long mastered the co-parenting game and are clearly putting their kids first, even amid all the Hollywood chaos.
While Affleck hasn't publicly commented on his move or his relationship status, his actions are speaking very clearly. Moving into a $20 million mansion by yourself isn't exactly the hallmark of a man who's looking to patch things up with his superstar wife.