LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are all set to move in to their “forever home” — a mansion worth $60.85 million in Beverly Hills, California. But guess who is apparently moving in with them? Ben Affleck’s children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner are also relocating to the house which is said to be Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s 'love nest'. The couple, who got married in July 2022, had been actively searching for a suitable property for months.
According to an insider close to the couple, who said to the OK! Magazine, “Ben and JLo are still waiting to move into their forever home." But, after a pretty hectic time last year, thanks to all the attention received for Affleck's wedding to Lopez, the family (including JLo's children) feel far more stable. The source added, “They’re settled enough that the kids are over there a lot. They all have their own rooms, of course, and have moved in some of their things.” The sprawling property is just twenty minutes from the Beverly Hotel and large enough for the blended family.
Affleck and Lopez both have children from their previous marriages. While the ‘Good Will Hunting’ actor shares three children with his previous wife Jennifer Garner, Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 10, the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ actress shares twins Max and Emme, 15, with her ex Marc Anthony. The insider further said that the children of the respective parents too are bonding well with each other. “Seraphina and Emme are especially tight," the source said before adding, "It’s great that Ben has a stable home where his kids feel comfortable.”
‘Jen can’t help but feel a little slighted’
As the children are moving in with their father and his new wife Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Garner can't help but feel neglected. The insider claimed, ”Jen can’t help but feel a little slighted,” and explained that she is not happy with the children’s bond with the ‘Maid in Manhattan’ actress. The source said, “They think she’s cool and exciting," before adding, “JLo doesn’t want to step on any toes, but she’s not going to change who she is either. Obviously, she doesn’t discipline them as much, because she doesn’t want to overstep her bounds and Ben has always been the more lenient parent.”
'He’s an amazing dad'
However, the Oscar winning actor’s wife gushed about him being an awesome father to all the kids. In May, Lopez said in an interview to ‘The View’. The popstar said, “Oh, my God. He’s an amazing dad. It brings tears to my eyes,” before elaborating, “He’s present, and that’s all you can ask: for a present, loving dad who cares and shows up every single day, and that’s who he is.”
Lopez further praised Affleck, saying, “He’s just so in tune.” She continued, “He’s such a brilliant guy anyway, like he’s so learned in so many things, and you can just tell that when he had his kids, he must have read every book and everything that you could possibly learn about children, and he applies it."
