Ben Affleck seeks refuge with ex‑wife as fires ravage home
Last summer, Ben Affleck acquired an incredibly expensive mansion in Pacific Palisades. A spreading fire forced the star to make a swift escape. His ex-wife reportedly offered a helping hand.
The whole world is watching in horror as regions of California are engulfed by fires. Thousands of Los Angeles residents have lost their cherished possessions in just a few hours. The main victims include many of the wealthiest Americans living in the esteemed Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
In July of this year, Ben Affleck joined the ranks of its extremely affluent residents. The two-time Oscar winner purchased a villa for a "modest" $20.5 (CAD 29.5) million, featuring 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and his own movie theatre. However, he currently has to do without these luxuries as he was forced to leave the area, which is heavily impacted by fire and dense smoke polluting the air.
Did Ben Affleck temporarily move in with Jennifer Garner?
The 52-year-old actor was photographed on Tuesday evening quickly leaving the area. The star took the most necessary items and drove his black SUV toward his ex-wife's house. According to reports, Jennifer Garner was there waiting for him with their three children: 19-year-old Violet, 16-year-old child identifying as Fin, and Samuel, born in 2012.
Ben Affleck has always been able to count on his ex-wife's support during difficult times. They remain a model of ideal co-parents, avoiding media conflicts and consciously steering clear of exhausting battles over asset division and child custody. Six years after their divorce, they continue to maintain a friendly relationship.
Thus, Ben Affleck joined nearly 30,000 other Los Angeles residents who were evacuated in the first hours after the fires broke out.
