Jennifer Lopez gives fans a FIRST look inside her $18M Hidden Hills mansion she bought after Ben Affleck divorce

Jennifer Lopez shared a peek at her expansive, newly-acquired $18 million luxury mansion in Southern California, offering fans a glimpse before the wedding.

The 56-year-old actress who played Kiss of the Spider Woman recently posed within a house she purchased following her divorce from Ben Affleck, who had been her spouse for two years. (109 words)

After her divorce from Ben Affleck, who was her partner for two years, the actress known for Kiss of the Spider Woman posed within a house she bought more recently. (85 words)

The individual with a style reminiscent of ancient Rome was relaxing in her well-decorated California home in Hidden Hills, as depicted in her social media posts online.

Behind her stood a cushiony, slightly cream-colored sofa and a matching coffee table displaying books and a statue. Beyond this setup were expansive glass doorways providing views of her charming backyard.

Additionally, there were plush armchairs, small tables adorned with blooms, and a cheerful golden palm tree, brightly illuminated.

From The Bronx, she struck a pose in the flattering floral-design dress for the photographs at the YES Scholars 25th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles on Thursday night, to highlight her delightful outfit.

In March, Lopez acquired a spacious residence within the private enclave of Hidden Hills, which is also home to Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kris Jenner.

As an ardent enthusiast, I can’t help but share this exhilarating update! In July 2024, the dazzling duo, Lopez and Affleck, decided to part ways with their enchanting Beverly Hills mansion they once shared, listing it for sale at a staggering $68 million. But wait, there’s more! Mr. Affleck himself added another jewel to his real estate collection, splurging a cool $20 million on a new L.A. abode. Now that’s what I call a property makeover!

On Thursday, the popular singer was making his way to a glamorous party, which took place at the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, surrounded by Hollywood’s elite.

Lopez showcased a glamorous look, with her long, golden-brown hair flowing freely, as she wore diamonds adorning her while modeling.

Also at the event were Kris Jenner,  Don Johnson, Justin Bateman and Elizabeth Olsen.

In simpler, more conversational terms: The actress from the movie “Maid in Manhattan,” who’s been in the spotlight after a fellow costar made fun of her, caught everyone’s attention when she wore a very low-neckline dress with a flowing, semi-transparent skirt.

She paired the pastel rainbow-dressed look with a small structured handbag in baby pink, adorned with rhinestones.

To add a bit more elegance, she adorned herself with golden bangles on her wrists and a necklace that mirrored their color, featuring a striking sapphire at its heart.

She sported an alluring makeup style featuring a fuller, darker eyebrow that beautifully accentuated her eyes enhanced with a radiant, copper-toned smoky effect.

As a devoted follower of beauty trends, I finished off my elegant ensemble by applying a soft baby-pink nude lipstick, accentuating it with a subtle peach-tinted blush, and adding a warm, sun-kissed bronzer for that radiant, glowing look.

This comes after Bill Condon said Lopez enabled Kiss of the Spider Woman to be made.

In October, the movie featuring music will hit cinema screens, and the director believed that Jennifer Lopez would perfectly embody the lead role of the ‘star’ character.

Bill shared with The Hollywood Reporter: “Jennifer Lopez was the driving force behind this movie’s production. She’s the only actor who could convincingly portray a diva in this role. There aren’t many divas around, and I can easily name them on one hand. Few of them excel in both dancing and singing, let alone being Latin. I believe there’s only one person fitting that description.

As our producer received the Golden Globe for Dreamgirls, I had the privilege of meeting her that very evening. Her passion for creating musicals was evident in our conversation. With a sense of conviction, I believed that my shared enthusiasm would resonate with her.

The filmmaker behind Gods and Monsters was notably impressed by how Lopez, aged 56, managed to excel in a dance number that the team could only capture during the final day of shooting towards the end of production.

In simpler terms, “Condon reminisced about a moment when they were recording a song titled ‘Give Me Love’. They had just one day to complete it, which was near the project’s end. Despite managing to finish it, there was a feeling of, ‘Oh boy, are we running low on resources now?’

Jennifer executed an impressive sequence of actions during her performance at the club – she entered, started dancing, moved to a tableau, went up on the bar and jumped down to the floor before running off. When we captured that single take, it was a moment of excitement as we realized we had successfully captured it.

The 69-year-old filmmaker revealed that he was in awe of Lopez’s work ethic on set.

According to him, Jennifer completed her filming in less than a month, after which she wrapped up. It was quite astonishing, as productions for usual musicals usually span over twelve weeks, with only one number filmed per week at most. However, Jennifer seemed to be performing a new number every day instead.

Bill shared that he believed it was important to create his unique interpretation of The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a role that was previously brought to life on the silver screen in 1985 with the late William Hurt, as an independent production.

The director expressed: ‘To create it as it truly should be, I realized the best approach was to do so independently. Compared to other Kander and Ebb musicals like Cabaret and Chicago, it hasn’t gained as much mainstream popularity. In a sense, it is the most somber of them, given its prison setting. It contains brutality within its narrative.’

‘My concept was this: It comprises two films, one being the movie we ended up producing in Uruguay, which accounted for just 10% of the total budget. The other significant aspect is that the musical numbers, which take up approximately 35 minutes of the film’s duration, are what make it feasible.’

Instead of creating a full-length, two-hour musical, what you’ve actually been working on is a more concise, approximately 35-minute version. This doesn’t mean any shortcuts were taken; rather, there’s simply less content involved.

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2025-09-05 17:49