Amid swirling rumors of a potential split, Jennifer Lopez has made a public appearance that might just put those speculations to rest. The multi-talented star was recently seen in Los Angeles, proudly wearing her engagement ring and wedding band. This move comes as a relief to fans who have been on edge, especially after the couple decided to sell their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion.
In her latest outing, Lopez was accompanied by her daughter Emme. The sight of her wedding accessories seemed to signal that efforts to mend the relationship are ongoing. This comes after a period of intense speculation in May, when an insider revealed to ET that the couple was “going through some problems.” The situation appeared to worsen when Ben Affleck was spotted without his wedding ring.
According to sources, Jennifer and Ben have been taking some time apart to work through their issues. “They’ve been having issues for a few months and trying to figure things out on their own,” a tipster shared. However, Lopez’s recent public appearance might suggest that the couple is making strides towards reconciliation.
Lopez’s latest move to quell divorce rumors came during the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix movie “Atlas” on May 20. She graced the red carpet in an ivory tube top and black mermaid skirt, accessorized with a statement necklace and matching earrings adorned with green stones. Notably, the platinum band she shares with Affleck was prominently displayed on her left hand.
Just a day before this event, the couple was seen driving around L.A. together. They attended a family event and later dined at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. During this outing, Affleck was also seen wearing his wedding band, while Lopez kept her hands in her pockets as they walked side by side in a parking lot.
Speculation about their marital troubles began in early May when Affleck did not accompany Lopez to the 2024 Met Gala, which she co-chaired. At the time, a representative explained that Affleck’s absence was due to his filming schedule for “The Accountant 2.” However, eyebrows were raised when Lopez “liked” an Instagram post that read, “You can’t build a relationship with someone who is disconnected from themselves.”
Despite the ongoing rumors, Lopez and Affleck were seen smiling during their latest family outing. Reports from multiple outlets on May 17 suggested that the couple was living apart, adding fuel to the fire. However, this isn’t the first time the couple has faced challenges. They first broke up in 2003 before rekindling their romance two decades later. Over the years, both have had children from previous relationships—Lopez with ex Marc Anthony and Affleck with ex Jennifer Garner.
In a 2022 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lopez opened up about their past breakup. “Once we called off that wedding 20 years ago, it was the biggest heartbreak of my life,” she said. “I honestly felt like I was going to die.” However, she believes their love story has a happy ending. “Once we got whole enough, complete enough, loved ourselves enough and could stand on our own two feet really completely, as the universe had it, we were brought into each other’s lives again,” she noted. “It was like a crack in the clouds and the sun came through.”
As fans continue to watch closely, Lopez’s recent actions suggest that the dark clouds over her marriage to Affleck might be lifting. While the couple has faced their share of ups and downs, their latest public appearances indicate that they are working towards a brighter future together.
