Ben Affleck was seen without his wedding ring on Friday, adding fuel to the ongoing rumors that he and Jennifer Lopez might be heading for a divorce. The 51-year-old actor was photographed by TMZ while attending his child’s recital, and the images clearly show his left hand without the wedding band.
This sighting has intensified speculation about the couple’s relationship status. Reps for both Affleck and Lopez have not yet commented on the matter. This is the first time Affleck has been seen without his wedding ring since the rumors began circulating earlier this week.
Interestingly, just a day before, Affleck was seen picking up Lopez and her teen, Emme, and both he and Lopez were still wearing their rings. What transpired in the 24 hours between these sightings remains unclear, as neither Affleck nor Lopez have addressed the divorce rumors publicly.
Lopez, on her part, was seen wearing a ring during a dance practice on Friday, but it is uncertain if it was her wedding ring. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that Affleck has been looking for a new home in Los Angeles, further fueling the rumors. TMZ reported that Affleck has been staying at a house in Brentwood, California, away from the $60 million home he shares with Lopez.
Lopez has also been seen house-hunting, but sources claim she is merely looking for an investment property. Insiders have suggested that the couple is on “completely different pages,” with Lopez ramping up her work commitments and preparing for her tour, which has reportedly caused some strain in their marriage.
Lopez is set to embark on her “This Is Me…Live | The Greatest Hits” tour starting in June, although she has faced challenges with ticket sales in some U.S. cities, leading to cancellations. Affleck, on the other hand, has started production on his movie “Accountant 2” in California.
The couple, who married in 2022 after rekindling their romance, has been open about their relationship struggles. Affleck previously mentioned in Lopez’s documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” that the intense media scrutiny was a significant factor in their initial breakup years ago.
Affleck was also absent from this year’s Met Gala, which Lopez attended solo. The couple has been married since 2022, and their relationship has been under the spotlight ever since they got back together after being engaged decades ago.
Affleck has been seen without his wedding ring on multiple occasions recently, including on the set of his latest film, “The Accountant 2.” He was photographed stepping into a trailer without his wedding band, and earlier in the day, he appeared to hide his ring finger while picking up his son, Samuel, from school.
Lopez, meanwhile, has been promoting her new film, “Atlas,” and has been seen wearing her wedding ring during her press stops. However, she has dodged questions about the divorce rumors from reporters.
Sources close to the couple have suggested that Affleck is reconsidering his decision to marry Lopez, with one insider claiming that he feels like the last two years have been a “fever dream” and that he has “come to his senses.”
Despite the rumors, the couple was seen together at their child’s recital, appearing to be their usual selves. Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, while Lopez has twins with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.
A source told ET that the relationship can “be a lot” for the A-list stars, given their different personalities and busy schedules. They have gone through phases where things haven’t been great between them, but they are reportedly trying to work through their issues.
Lopez has always had to deal with criticism and knows that she is misunderstood by some. She realizes that this will always be the case because she is an artist, and there are people who don’t get her. Affleck is said to be 100 percent supportive of Lopez and keeps it real with her.
The couple acknowledges that they can’t please everyone and focus on what really matters, lifting each other up and encouraging each other’s talents and capabilities.
As the rumors continue to swirl, fans and media alike are left wondering about the future of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship.
Source: TMZ, Page Six, Us Weekly, ET
