Just when you thought Jennifer Garner couldn’t get any more down-to-earth, she opens the doors to her modest (read: jaw-droppingly expensive) $7.9 million farm-style mansion in the heart of LA. Yes, the 52-year-old actress who once claimed to shun grandeur has gone and built herself a sprawling Brentwood estate that screams, “Look at me, I’m relatable!”
Let’s rewind a bit. After saying goodbye to her 8,798 square-foot marital mansion post-divorce from Ben Affleck, Jen went on a quest for a new home—one that wasn’t too flashy, of course. As she so humbly put it, she was just looking for “privacy.” You know, the kind of privacy you get from giving Architectural Digest an exclusive tour of your brand-new, built-from-scratch mansion. Because nothing says “I value my privacy” like inviting the world into your living room.
The Elektra actress teamed up with the dynamic duo of Brooke and Steve Giannetti to bring her vision to life—because when you’re rich and famous, why settle for anything less than perfection? This so-called “farmhouse” comes complete with custom features like a Harry Potter-themed office for her son, an aquarium for their fish, and a “slumber party room”. Her favorite spot, though? The upstairs reading nook, where she can reminisce about those “magical nights” with her kids, pulling down all their old books and reading them one by one.
But the critics in the comments section didn’t hold back, calling out Garner for her not-so-humble bragging. “Feigns humility, shuns grandeur, builds $8 million house and fills it with another $3 million in decor. Give it a rest,” one commenter sniped. Another pointed out the glaring disconnect between Garner’s image and her actions: “I like this woman but with all the hardship facing people today, showing off your mansion, your pricey clothes, cars, etc. is not the way to go.”
And then there’s the ultimate irony—Garner, who claims to crave privacy, is willingly sharing every corner of her home with the world. “If she wants privacy, why is she sharing her house? Why does she call the paps on herself like J-Lo?” another commenter asked. It’s a fair question, considering that California law prohibits the publication of photos of celebrities’ children—so why do we see Garner’s kids in the spotlight so often?
What do you think of Jennifer Garner’s new home? Is it a dream come true or just another example of Hollywood excess? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more celebrity news.
