Did Ben Affleck Purchase a New LA Home on Jennifer Lopez's Birthday While She Sold Her NYC Condo?

Ben Affleck has recently made a significant real estate purchase in Los Angeles, coinciding with the sale of Jennifer Lopez's New York City condo. The transactions occurred on July 24, which also happens to be Lopez's birthday.

According to PEOPLE, Affleck, known for his role in "The Accountant," acquired a lavish 5-bedroom estate in Los Angeles for a whopping $20 million. Interestingly, just days prior, he and Lopez had jointly listed their Beverly Hills mansion for $68 million on July 11. The former couple had originally purchased that property in May 2023 for $60,850,000 and initially attempted to sell it discreetly.

Affleck's new equestrian estate, designed by renowned architect Cliff May, features six bathrooms in addition to its five bedrooms. On the other hand, Lopez's recent sale completed on her birthday involved a penthouse in New York City, fetching a price of $23 million. The penthouse boasts four bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, arranged as a luxurious duplex.

Currently, Affleck and Lopez have been spending time apart. While Lopez celebrated her milestone birthday in New York, Affleck has remained in California, dedicating most of his summer to filming "The Accountant 2." Despite wrapping up the movie, the couple has continued their separate pursuits, even during events like the Fourth of July holiday and their two-year wedding anniversary.

During her time on the East Coast, Lopez has been sighted engaging in various activities such as bike rides, regularing the gym, and enjoying quality time with Violet, Affleck's 18-year-old daughter.

An insider shared with PEOPLE that Lopez may not have exactly planned her summer this way, but she's making the most of it. Grateful for family time, she particularly cherished her birthday celebrations with loved ones. She expressed deep gratitude toward her fans for their overwhelming support and credited them as her biggest gift.

"With a career spanning decades, Lopez expressed immense appreciation toward her fans for standing by her through the good and tough times. She concluded with a heartfelt promise that they can always count on her, just as she can count on them."

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