Ben Affleck’s new $20.5M mansion includes one special 'policy' for Jennifer Lopez’s children

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck recently drew attention with his purchase of a $20.5 million mansion in Pacific Palisades, amid speculation of a possible breakup from Jennifer Lopez.

Despite the turmoil surrounding their relationship, both Affleck and Lopez seem focused on maintaining a stable environment for their blended family of five children.

Ben Affleck's new home features an 'open-door policy' for Jennifer Lopez’s kids

According to Life and Style Magazine, Affleck has instituted a new "policy" regarding Lopez’s children, Emme and Max, in his newly acquired home. Even though Bennifer 2.0 might be facing challenges, their commitment to their children remains strong.

“Ben says his home has an open-door policy for Emme and Max, and I’m sure Jennifer will do the same when she finds her new home,” an insider revealed to the magazine.

This statement underscores that Lopez’s children are always welcome at Affleck's new mansion. The source also noted, “They’ve vowed to stay supportive, which is why you see Jennifer and Violet still spending time together.”

Couple ‘not cutting ties’ with each other’s kids

The insider emphasized that the couple is “not cutting ties” with each other’s kids, and they hope that the alleged breakup will be less painful for the children as time passes.

“The biggest casualty of their breakup are the kids, of course. Ben’s children love Jennifer, and her kids adore Ben. The new home is bittersweet because the kids see it as an end of their blended family. All the kids have bonded,” the source explained.

Affleck and Lopez's family background

For context, Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner have three children: Violet, born in December 2005; Seraphina, born in January 2009; and Samuel, born in February 2012. Lopez has twins Emme and Max, born in February 2008.

Affleck and Lopez’s romance began on the set of 'Gigli' in 2002. They were engaged but broke it off in 2004. After rekindling their relationship in 2021, they got engaged and married in a grand ceremony in 2022. However, rumors of a breakup have been circulating since early 2024.

Public reactions To Ben Affleck's mansion policy for JLo's children

The recent news about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez has sparked a range of reactions from the public.

One user wrote, "Absolutely shocking to see how they both jumped in with both feet and just how fast the honeymoon wore off. Dealing with the messy wake of all of this will certainly take its toll on the kids but they have seen this before right? Seems a bit irresponsible to me."

Another user wrote, "Affleck and Pitt should start an emotional support group. Garner and Aniston were the two best things that happened to them, and they walked away. Dopes."

One user commented, "We all saw this coming...JLo just wanted the attention that a wedding provides."

Another added, "Seriously? They lasted what - two years? You'd think their kids had been around them their entire lives."

One said, "They were barely married for 3yrs the kids will be fine and they have their own biological family to deal with."

One stated, "If she's going to open her house to all her X's kids, she's going to need a much bigger house!"

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