Jennifer Lopez was recently seen wearing her wedding ring, even as she and her husband, Ben Affleck, have put their $60 million home up for sale. The singer was dining at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, with a friend on Saturday, and the large diamond ring was clearly visible on her finger.
Paparazzi captured the moment as Lopez, dressed in a creme long-sleeve knit dress, fastened her seatbelt while leaving the restaurant. The sighting comes amid ongoing rumors that Lopez and Affleck are heading towards a divorce.
For the evening out, Lopez, 54, styled her hair in a low ponytail and accessorized with hoop earrings. Affleck, 51, was notably absent from the outing.
This appearance follows a TMZ report that the couple has listed their luxurious Beverly Hills estate for sale. The property, which they purchased in May 2023, is being handled by realtor Santiago Arana from The Agency.
Despite the ring being initially hidden by her dress, Lopez flashed it while securing her seatbelt. This public display of her wedding ring has sparked further speculation about the state of her marriage.
Potential buyers have been touring the home for the past two weeks, but it has yet to be sold. The couple is reportedly asking around $65 million for the property, having invested in significant improvements. However, they are prepared to lose millions due to a new tax on high-value properties and the money spent on renovations.
Lopez and Affleck, who married in July 2022, have been the subject of split rumors since it was revealed that Affleck had moved out of their home and into a rental property in Brentwood, California.
Affleck has also been seen wearing his wedding ring intermittently while working on the film “Accountant 2.” Meanwhile, Lopez recently canceled her “This Is Me … Live” tour to spend more time with her family, according to sources.
Despite the rumors, the couple has made public appearances together, including attending Affleck’s 12-year-old son Samuel’s basketball game with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. They also attended the high school graduation party of Affleck’s 18-year-old daughter, Violet.
The couple’s decision to sell their home just a year after purchasing it has fueled speculation about their relationship. Reports suggest that Affleck has already moved to a rental residence, intensifying the rumors of a split.
On May 19, Affleck was seen wearing his wedding ring while driving in Los Angeles. The couple was also seen together for the first time in 47 days at an event for their children, both wearing their wedding rings as they left together.
Lopez has been active on social media, recently liking an Instagram post about personality traits that hinder healthy relationships. This has added to the speculation about the state of her marriage.
Multiple sources have confirmed that Lopez and Affleck are living separately while both are in Los Angeles. Affleck has not been staying at their Los Angeles home, opting instead to stay at one of their other properties while filming “Accountant 2.”
The couple did not celebrate Mother’s Day together, further fueling the rumors of a split. Lopez and Affleck first dated from 2002 to 2004 after meeting on the set of their movie “Gigli.” They rekindled their romance in 2021 and married the following year.
Lopez has previously spoken about the pain of their initial breakup, describing it as the biggest heartbreak of her life. She has also referred to Affleck as her “biggest fan” and has featured him in her documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
Despite the ongoing rumors, the couple has not publicly addressed the status of their marriage. Sources close to them have indicated that they are trying to work through their issues, with Jennifer Garner reportedly encouraging Affleck to work on his marriage.
As the couple navigates this challenging period, the public continues to speculate about the future of their relationship. For now, Lopez’s decision to wear her wedding ring amid the sale of their home has only added to the intrigue surrounding their marriage.
