Following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Hollywood actor Ben Affleck made a noble gesture: he transferred his share of their jointly owned Beverly Hills estate to his ex-wife free of charge. The couple had originally purchased the property together.

The mansion, valued at over $60 million, was meant to become the family home of the star couple after their 2022 wedding. However, reality turned out differently: after their official divorce in 2024, the pair spent a considerable amount of time trying to sell the property.

According to TMZ, Ben Affleck relinquished his share, which experts estimate to be worth around $10 million. Jennifer Lopez is now the sole and full owner of the estate, free to dispose of it as she wishes, with no financial or legal obligations to her former husband.

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American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has spoken openly for the first time about life after her divorce from actor Ben Affleck. The star shared her reflections on loneliness and admitted that she is currently going through an entirely new chapter in her life. For the first time in many years, she allowed herself to pause and rethink her life, the artist revealed in a segment of an interview for the morning show Good Morning America.

«I’m in my happy era. I think for the first time in my life I truly feel free. I’m just on my own. And that feels really good. I always thought I couldn’t be without a relationship. I was very afraid of being alone», Lopez admitted.

According to the 56-year-old star, she has spent most of her adult life in relationships, making this period a completely new experience for her.

«I actually didn’t know what that was like anymore – since my twenties, and even earlier. I always had someone in my life. There was always someone there, and so many things felt like they were out of my control. I’ve reached a point where I truly trust myself and appreciate myself a little more instead of being so hard on myself», the singer shared.

After the breakup with Affleck, the star decided to take a pause not only in relationships but also in her career. She even stepped back from several professional commitments to spend time alone with herself.

«I had to stop everything and take a year off. I just wanted to be alone and understand what was happening to me», the artist recalled.

According to Lopez, this period helped her look at her life from a new perspective, and now she is not rushing into new romances.

«God forbid I jump back into all those romances again. I’m happy. I’m healthy. I’m grateful for every experience and surrounded by the love of my family», she emphasized.

For context, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met in 2001. Their relationship quickly became one of the most talked-about love stories in Hollywood. The couple were once engaged but never made it down the aisle. Nearly twenty years later, they reunited and officially married in 2022. However, by the summer of 2024, news of their separation had already emerged.

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Less than a year after their official divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have found themselves together again — this time on the red carpet. The former couple made a surprising reunion at the New York premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, marking their first public appearance together since their highly publicized split.

 

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At the event, Lopez and Affleck appeared relaxed and cheerful, smiling warmly at each other. Witnesses noted the affectionate atmosphere between them: Ben gently placed his hand on Jennifer’s waist and leaned in to whisper something in her ear.

 

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For the occasion, Jennifer chose a green dress adorned with a brown floral print, emphasizing her femininity, while Ben opted for a classic navy suit paired with a crisp white shirt — simple yet elegant.

 

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Kiss of the Spider Woman, in which Lopez stars in the leading role, represents an important milestone for her — both creatively and personally. The singer also served as an executive producer on the project alongside Affleck, adding a layer of symbolic meaning to their joint appearance.

In an interview with Extra, Ben expressed his admiration for his former wife:

«From the very start of the film, Jennifer threw herself completely into the process. She’s incredibly talented — you can tell she grew up loving classic musicals. She truly shines in this role!»

Jennifer, in turn, admitted that the project helped her overcome a difficult period:

«This film is about the power of art — how it allows us to escape reality and heal. For me, it wasn’t just a job, but an emotional journey that helped me get through challenging times.»

 

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As a reminder, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married for less than two years. The couple tied the knot in 2022 and finalized their divorce in January 2025. Despite this, their joint appearance at the premiere proves that mutual respect and support between them remain.

Thousands of people in California were forced to flee their homes due to massive wildfires engulfing Los Angeles County.

Dry weather and strong Santa Ana winds exacerbated the situation.

The flames destroyed over a thousand buildings in Los Angeles, including estates in the Hollywood Hills. The largest wildfire covered nearly 12,000 acres (4,856 hectares) in Pacific Palisades.

Among the affected are many Hollywood stars whose homes are located in this prestigious area between the beach cities of Santa Monica and Malibu.

Paris Hilton

It is already known that Paris Hilton’s beach house in Malibu was destroyed. The socialite wrote a lengthy post on Instagram.

«Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to ashes live on air is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. This house became a place where we created so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building memories for a lifetime,» she said.

 

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She emphasized, however, that her family and pets are safe.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

In addition to Paris Hilton’s house, the mansion of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, worth $6.5 billion, also burned down. The couple has not yet commented on the incident.

 

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Anthony Hopkins

Welsh actor and director Anthony Hopkins also lost his home. He purchased the property in 2021 for $6 million. It had four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Cameron Mathison

TV host and actor Cameron Mathison also showed on Instagram what remains of his home. He noted that his family is safe and expressed support for others affected by the disaster.

 

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Ricki Lake

TV host and actress Ricki Lake’s home was also destroyed. According to her, it was her and her husband’s paradise on earth, a place where they planned to grow old together.

 

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Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress wrote on social media that her family is safe, though it’s very likely their home is engulfed in flames. She also urged people not to spread fake information, as it could interfere with those who truly need help.

 

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Kate Beckinsale

The actress, like many other public figures, had to evacuate. There is no news yet about damage to her home. Nevertheless, she expressed sorrow over the losses suffered by the residents of the area.

 

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«We lived there for most of my daughter’s childhood. The primary school, all the shops and restaurants we used to go to with my parents and Michael’s parents, and most terribly, the homes of her friends have all burned down. My heart is broken,» she wrote on Instagram.

Mandy Moore

«This Is Us» star Mandy Moore was also forced to leave her home. She fled the fire in Eton with her children, husband, cats, and dog.

 

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Ben Affleck

Among the evacuees is Ben Affleck. Paparazzi even managed to capture him returning to his Los Angeles mansion surrounded by flames. According to tabloids, the actor later went to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) January 8, 2025

Event Cancellations

Landmarks of Hollywood are also at risk due to the fires, including the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars are held, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

As a result, the announcement of the Academy Award nominees has been postponed. Originally scheduled for January 17, it will now take place on January 19. The voting period has also been extended by two days, now running from January 8 to 14.

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony was canceled. Instead, the nominations were announced in a press release and published on the SAG Awards website.

 

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The Critics’ Choice Awards, initially scheduled for January 12, have been moved to January 26 «due to the catastrophic fires devastating Southern California,» according to a statement from the organizing committee published on social media.

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