Hold onto your hats, folks, because Hollywood‘s hottest couple just took things to a whole new level! Yep, we’re talking about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and their latest gift exchange is anything but ordinary. Forget flowers and chocolates, Ben went all out and gifted JLo a toilet seat fit for a queen (or should we say, a “Jenny from the Block” queen?). But not just any toilet seat, mind you, this one is encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, pearls, and rubies, all for a jaw-dropping price tag of Rs 88 lakh!
Now, before you start picturing JLo perched on a throne of bling, let’s unpack this a bit. The story goes back to 2003, during the first Bennifer era. Back then, Ben was filming in the Gulf for Christmas and wanted to surprise his then-fiancee with something special. So, what did he do? He jetted back just in time to… well, present her with a diamond-encrusted toilet seat.
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, Ben thought this was the perfect way to show his love. Now, whether it was a genuine gift or just a playful joke remains a mystery. Ben himself hinted at it being a gag on The Tonight Show, saying, “You know what I mean?” while talking about the “Christmas gift.” But then again, the man did spend a whopping Rs 88 lakh on it, so who knows?
JLo, on the other hand, has denied the whole thing. In a 2011 interview, she shut down the rumors, saying, “Obviously not. That’s just so crazy!” So, did Ben really gift her a bedazzled throne for her bathroom? Or was it just a wild rumor that somehow stuck? The world may never know.
But one thing’s for sure, this story is definitely a conversation starter. It’s got people laughing, scratching their heads, and wondering what in the world Ben was thinking. Was it a romantic gesture gone wrong? A hilarious prank? Or just another example of Hollywood extravagance?
Whatever the case may be, the diamond-encrusted toilet seat will forever be a part of Bennifer lore. It’s a reminder that even the most A-list couples have their quirks, and that sometimes, love can take some pretty unexpected forms. So, next time you’re stuck in traffic or waiting in line at the grocery store, take a moment to appreciate the simple things in life. And maybe, just maybe, spare a thought for the Rs 88 lakh toilet seat that could have been yours (if you were JLo, of course).