Why Ben Affleck Got Surprise Visit From FBI At His Brentwood Home

Ben Affleck‘s dwelling had a shock go to from FBI brokers and LA County Sheriff’s deputies as wildfires proceed to destroy the Southern components of Los Angeles.

The Hollywood star was initially compelled to evacuate his Brentwood dwelling, near Pacific Palisades’ border, because the blaze threatened his security.

Ben Affleck additionally not too long ago settled his divorce with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, who is known to have reached out to him amid the continued wildfires.

On Sunday, FBI brokers and LA County Sheriff Division officers visited Affleck’s “Bachelor’s Pad” dwelling.

In accordance with the Each day Mail, it’s unclear whether or not Affleck was at dwelling when the go to occurred. The brokers stayed on the gate for some time however seemingly acquired no response.

They appeared to have additionally used the decision field subsequent to the actor’s gate, nevertheless it by no means opened. The brokers then walked as much as the gate, probably to name over it, however that additionally did not deliver any success.

Nonetheless, TMZ reviews that the actor isn’t in bother because the brokers solely got here to research a collision between a drone and a firefighting plane.

The information outlet notes that the “Tremendous Scooper” plane was aiding with placing out the wildfires tearing by means of Los Angeles, which have up to now claimed 24 lives and destroyed 1000’s of properties.

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Affleck’s home was left unscathed by the wildfires, with a supply sharing that the actor is “grateful” his property wasn’t burned down.

He initially fled to Garner’s dwelling for security final Tuesday however returned the subsequent day, probably to examine on his dwelling, after studying it was nonetheless standing.

“Ben’s dwelling continues to be below evacuation order, however he feels so grateful his property is protected in the intervening time,” a supply advised Page Six. “Ben is aware of many individuals who sadly misplaced their houses. He has seen a number of devastation, and it is past tragic. … Ben is reaching out to anyone he can to assist.”

In the meantime, Garner shared that the casualty from the blaze hit near dwelling, revealing in a chat with chef Jose Andres and Katy Tur for MSNBC that she “did lose a good friend who didn’t get out on time.”

Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, has reportedly contacted him amid the tragedy that has befallen Los Angeles.

Studies declare the “Maid in Manhattan” star contacted Affleck to assist him. She was “apprehensive and anxious” for his security after studying that his neighborhood was amongst these compelled to evacuate because of the fires.

A supply advised Page Six that she “reached out as quickly as she heard about Ben’s dwelling probably being in peril and that he was evacuated” to understand how he was faring through the “complete ordeal,” in addition to to guarantee him that “she’s there for him and the youngsters.”

“She provided her assist for no matter they want,” the supply defined, including that Lopez has provided “help in any method she will.”

Affleck purchased his new dwelling for $20.5 million in July 2024, the identical day Lopez celebrated her fifty fifth birthday.

The pair had been embroiled in rumors of marital woes on the time earlier than Lopez determined to file for divorce in August, citing “irreconcilable variations” as the reason for their break up.

After Lopez and Affleck’s divorce settlement, an insider revealed to InTouch that the previous lovebirds by no means supposed to “get petty” with one another and plan to stay pals.

“Jennifer and Ben are formally divorced, and the one shiny spot is that they by no means received ugly. Many thought that their legal professionals would do the nasty nitpicking on behalf of every of them, however they each determined to depart the wedding as amicably as potential,” the supply advised the information outlet.

The insider additional famous that whereas “there was rather a lot at stake,” the previous couple had been decided to not combat over their belongings.

“Ben and Jennifer weren’t about to nickel and dime one another, they revered one another method an excessive amount of for that,” the supply famous. “I am not saying that it by no means crossed their minds, it simply wasn’t value it. They’ve an excessive amount of historical past collectively. They really parted as pals.”

Affleck reportedly has “no plans” to attend the 2025 Sundance Movie Pageant, the place Lopez’s movie, “Kiss Of The Spider-Lady ” will premiere.

Though the actor additionally labored on the undertaking as a producer, a supply advised the Each day Mail he would skip the occasion as a result of he is aware of “his look would imply the main target isn’t on his art work.”

“Ben labored onerous on the movie and it’s one thing he’s happy with, however he is aware of that if he goes to Sundance, his look will imply the main target isn’t on his art work however quite, will probably be targeted on his interactions together with his ex,” the supply stated.

The insider famous that Affleck has “fully moved on together with his life” and would not need “his work to be overshadowed by his previous relationship.”

“He needs the movie to be talked about, not his failed marriage,” the supply added.