Ben Affleck looks shocked as he returns home to see rapidly advancing Pacific Palisades fire near his house
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Ben Affleck returned to an unwelcome surprise on Tuesday when he arrived home as a massive wildfire engulfing part of the Los Angeles' west side was in view. The 52-year-old A-lister was pictured driving up to the bachelor pad he has been renting in Los Angeles' tony Pacific Palisades neighborhood since his split from Jennifer Lopez.
![[The actor looked shocked as he sat in his car. He was dressed in a navy blue suit and a white dress shirt after heading home from his office]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/06/93856017-14261601-image-m-41_1736318186255.jpg)
He appeared to have a shocked expression on his face as he rolled up with his window down, despite the poor air quality due to the nearby wildfire. In addition to destroying multiple homes in the upscale neighborhood, the blaze also led to the cancellation of multiple Hollywood premieres, including the event for his ex Jennifer's latest film Unstoppable.
![[The fire has led to multiple film premiere cancellations, including one for his ex Jennifer Affleck's film Unstoppable, which he produced; seen together in February 2024 in Hollywood]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/06/93063289-14261601-Lopez_s_ex_husband_4_Ben_Affleck_L_pictured_February_13_produced-a-38_1736318159836.jpg)
Ben is a producer on the film — along with his best friend Matt Damon — but it's unclear if he planned to attend the premiere, as he has largely sat out publicity events for the inspirational sports drama in order to keep the focus on Jennifer's work on screen.
![[It's unclear if Ben planned to attend the premiere, as he has skipped most publicity events in order to keep the focus on Lopez, the film's star; Lopez is pictured in Unstoppable]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/06/93854669-14261601-Amazon_MGM_Studios_canceled_the_red_carpet_premiere_of_Unstoppab-a-44_1736318960403.jpg)
Ben was dressed up for the evening in a navy blue suit and a white dress shirt, though he left it unbuttoned and tie-free. Ben Affleck, 52, returned home to his Pacific Palisades house on Tuesday night, only to find that the rapidly advancing wildfire nearby was within sight.
![[The entire city has been hit with severe wind exceeding 100mph in some areas, which resulted in wildfires raging through 1,200 acres of the Pacific Palisades forcing thousands to evacuate (pictured Tuesday)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/06/93854899-14261601-The_entire_city_has_been_hit_with_severe_wind_exceeding_100mph_i-a-39_1736318164876.jpg)
It's unclear how far the fire may advance over night, but it has already devastated the homes of some stars in the area, and many more live in the affected area. Ben's westside neighborhood of Pacific Palisades is home to a bevy of stars, including Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler and Jhene Aiko, among others.
![[Numerous celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt and Reese Witherspoon, live in the evacuation zone. The Hills star Spencer Pratt filmed an airplane dropping water on a nearby hill before the fire later destroyed the home he shares with Heidi Montag and their two boys]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/06/93853973-14261601-He_filmed_an_airplane_dropping_water_on_a_nearby_mountain_to_try-a-43_1736318848470.jpg)
