An insider has claimed that Ben Affleck is prepared to lose hundreds of thousands of {dollars} on one factor that also connects him to his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez.

Practically a 12 months after divorcing Lopez, the actor is reportedly able to slash the worth of their once-shared mansion simply to sever their final symbolic connection.

When Lopez and Affleck bought their $60.8 million love nest in Could 2023 amid their then-headline-making romance, it was speculated to be a dream dwelling.

Nonetheless, the lavish Beverly Hills property has since change into an costly burden that neither of them needs to carry on to.

Initially listed for $68 million, the three-story, 38,000-square-foot mega-mansion stays unsold practically a 12 months later. And now, a supply near the actor says Affleck is completed ready, even when it means dropping hundreds of thousands.

“Ben and JLo slashed the worth on their Beverly Hills mansion for $8 million lower than they paid for it, however that is nothing to Ben,” an insider informed the Every day Mail. “He actually simply needs this to be offered in order that he can reduce the ultimate wire that retains him and Jennifer intertwined.”

The mansion, generally known as Crestview Manor, includes a whopping 12 bedrooms, 24 loos, an enormous visitor penthouse, a guardhouse, a caretaker’s cottage, and even parking for 80 automobiles.

Nonetheless, none of these luxurious options have helped it promote regardless of the previous couple’s efforts to take action.

Affleck reportedly by no means wished the home within the first place. In line with the identical insider, “The house truly prompted drama of their marriage as a result of the “Argo” director by no means wished to shell out that a lot for this dwelling to start with.”

Whereas Lopez dreamed of a romantic, European-style house, Ben prioritized proximity to his three youngsters, Violet, 19, Finn, 16, and Samuel, 13, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

Regardless of differing tastes, the couple moved ahead with the acquisition. However after their cut up, the home, full with a house gymnasium, boxing ring, sports activities lounge, and $150,000 pool, has change into a logo of all the things that went fallacious.

TMZ beforehand reported {that a} New Jersey purchaser backed out of a $64 million provide in September, inflicting much more frustration.

Now, with the worth chopped by $8 million and the pair nonetheless unable to discover a purchaser, the mansion is much less a trophy and extra a thorn within the aspect.

Though a multi-million greenback loss would devastate most, Affleck appears unfazed.

“Finally, he simply hopes that they discover a purchaser quickly and doesn’t care that he takes a multi-million reduce,” the insider continued. “His marriage and divorce price him hundreds of thousands and what’s one other couple million? It’s a small worth to pay for Ben.”

The symbolic weight of the property seems heavier than its monetary burden. One other supply near the actor echoed these sentiments.

They shared, “Ben has to develop and transfer on. He simply needs to reside his life that, for probably the most half, has been very lucky. Ben has had loads of wins, and with that comes a couple of losses.”

For Affleck, the true price of the mansion isn’t in {dollars} however in its emotional baggage. “He is aware of [Jennifer] will at all times have a presence in his life with their children remaining greatest pals, however this home is the one very last thing that may be a image of their marriage,” the supply revealed.

Whereas Ben Affleck reportedly views the mansion as a haunting remnant of their failed relationship, Lopez has additionally moved on.

After their cut up was finalized in January 2025, she was noticed house-hunting throughout Los Angeles. By February, she had closed on a $21 million property in Hidden Hills, a 2.5-acre sanctuary full with a personal theater, chef’s kitchen, and horse stables.

In the meantime, Affleck initially rented a bachelor pad in Brentwood for $100,000 a month earlier than buying his personal $20 million dwelling in the identical neighborhood.

Now residing nearer to his youngsters and ex-wife Jennifer Garner, the Oscar winner appears intent on specializing in what issues most: his household, well being, and profession.

“He can compartmentalize what’s essential in life. He is discovered through the years what’s essential,” mentioned a second insider.