Reports in early August already indicated that Jennifer Lopez is looking for a new home in Los Angeles, as she has put her shared marital mansion with Ben Affleck in Beverly Hills up for sale. Months after the singer-actress began her home search, a new report has revealed that she is planning to move into a famous Los Angeles mansion, regardless of how much trouble she has to go through to finally acquire the property.
A source told TMZ that JLo is currently in talks to purchase the highly sought-after Azria estate in Holmby Hills, which is priced at $55 million. 10250 West Sunset BoulevardFeatures of this 14-bedroom high-status residence include a greenhouse, a guest house, an infinity pool with a sauna, an in-house theater, and a game room. Originally built by architect Paul R. Williams, this famous property was also once owned by Academy Award-winning author, producer, and novelist Sidney Sheldon.
Why would owning the famous Azria estate not be an easy task for Jennifer Lopez?
The former home of the late BCBG owner Max Azria is a 30,000-square-foot piece of LA real estate. Lopez is hoping to purchase it for $30-$39 million, which is much less than its listed price.
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Atlas The star, who is embroiled in a high-profile divorce with her ex-partner Ben Affleck, is set to become embroiled in a tussle over this high-demand Los Angeles home. Earlier this year, billionaire investor Ron Burkle placed his winning $30 million bid for the home at auction. Also, his fortune is intertwined with Azria’s widow, Lubov Azria, who has been suing the fashion designer since May.
Regarding JLo’s interest in the property, TMZ’s sources said that she had expressed her admiration for the place in August and has made multiple visits to the property. In order to finally put the house in her name, ‘Jenny from the Block’ has reportedly been in contact with Burke as well as Lubov.
J.Lo’s connection to the famous L.A. mansion
Brandon and Renee Williams of Beverly Hills Estates have the listing on the Azria Estate, describing the place as a “prestigious estate” that is “the pinnacle of luxury and privacy, with a layout perfect for family, staff, and guests.” Plus, the L.A. mansion is, in fact, no stranger to the genre marry me The actress, who previously wrapped up filming her 2024 movie Atlas at the address.
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Moreover, Lopez also had her eye on the Holmby Hills property while looking for a home for her shared house with Affleck. However, she ultimately opted for the $60 million Beverly Hills place, which she eventually sold for $8 million more than its original asking price. Its sale did not see any further movement amid Ben and Jen’s messy divorce.
The news comes about a week after an insider told PEOPLE that she wasn’t a fan of the “ultra modern” setup of their marital home and made a “huge compromise” when purchasing the mansion, which was reportedly Affleck’s idea. That’s not all. The information surfaced shortly after Lopez’s ex-boyfriend and troubled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs listed his sprawling Beverly Hills home for $61.5 million — six months after the residence was raided by federal agents.
