Even as Jennifer Lopez prepares to close a chapter on her marriage to Ben Affleck, the Unstoppable star seems to still be caught in the web of the Bennifer 2.0 era. Despite her recent confession that she has finally realized she doesn’t need a man to be happy, Lopez’s actions suggest her life continues to be influenced by her former partner, even as their divorce settlement is set for February 20.
Lopez, 55, has recently been at the center of romance rumors, including speculation about a potential relationship with actor Kevin Costner. However, despite these new whispers of romance, she’s reportedly keeping her focus on settling down in the same neighborhood as her ex-husband.
According to TMZ, Lopez is in the process of searching for a home in Brentwood, Los Angeles—the same exclusive neighborhood where Ben Affleck owns a sprawling $20 million mansion. Notably, Affleck was forced to evacuate the property during the recent wildfires that struck the LA area in early January.
Lopez is said to have developed an interest in purchasing a property right next to her ex’s home. However, despite liking the property, she has expressed serious concerns over the air quality in the area. “She really likes the home, but she has serious concerns about the air quality around it,” a source close to the situation revealed. To ensure the location is safe, Lopez reportedly brought in an air quality specialist to test the area before deciding whether to move forward with the purchase.
This would mark Lopez’s fourth marriage, following her previous unions with Ojani Noa (1997-1998), Cris Judd (2001-2003), and Marc Anthony (2004-2014).
Though Lopez has been vocal about finding fulfillment without the need for a man, the connection between her and Affleck continues to be undeniable. Her house hunting in Brentwood—so close to her ex—seems to suggest that, even as she moves on with her life, traces of Bennifer 2.0 remain a part of her story.
As Lopez takes steps to build her future, her continued proximity to Affleck’s world raises questions about whether their past might still influence their paths moving forward.
