Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrated their second wedding anniversary on July 16, 2024. Ben Affleck is looking forward to a new phase in his life, feeling “hopeful” after relocating to a new home.
A source told, “Ben really likes his new home and feels hopeful about the change.
He wanted to move closer to Jen Garner and their kids to facilitate co-parenting. It’s been a challenging time for him, but he’s focused on prioritizing his well-being and his family.”
The 51-year-old Oscar-winning actor recently purchased a $20.5 million equestrian estate in Los Angeles.
This decision came just weeks after putting up for sale the home he shares with Jennifer Lopez amidst rumors of marital issues.
Affleck acquired the five-bedroom property last week from David Calvert-Jones, Rupert Murdoch’s nephew, according to property records.
Lopez, who turned 55 last month, is reportedly trying to stay positive amid ongoing speculation about a potential divorce from Affleck. A source that the pop icon is focusing on the good things in her life.
She spent her birthday in Bridgehampton, New York, and the source shared that “Jen always enjoys being on the East Coast during the summer. It’s been nice for her to be surrounded by friends and family who love her.”
The source added, “It has been a tough year with unexpected realizations, changes, and challenges, but Jen is viewing her 55th birthday as a new beginning. She is trying not to let her situation with Ben bring her down.”
Before their anniversary, another source revealed that the couple, who rekindled their romance in 2022, are concentrating on their family while going through their separate lives.
“Jen and Ben have been trying to focus on their loved ones while spending time apart,” the source explained. “They are keeping their kids and respective families at the forefront as they work through these changes.”
The source also noted that the couple’s main priority is their children: Affleck’s kids Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, along with Lopez’s 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme. “They’re trying to present themselves in a positive way for their kids,” the source said.