Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were notably distant at the graduation ceremony for Affleck’s 12-year-old son, Samuel, amid ongoing rumors of marital strife. The couple, who have been the subject of divorce speculation for weeks, arrived separately at the event, held on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Lopez attended the ceremony with her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, while Affleck was accompanied by his mother, Chris Anne Boldt. The two families maintained their distance throughout the event and left separately, further fueling rumors of an impending split.
Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, was also present, bringing along their daughters, Violet and Seraphina. Garner appeared in high spirits, smiling as she arrived in a blue summer dress and brown hat. In contrast, Affleck was seen wearing a stern expression, dressed in a three-piece blue suit and black dress shoes. Notably, he still wore his wedding ring, though it was unclear if Lopez did the same, as her left hand was not visible in the photos.
The couple’s lack of interaction at the graduation comes after reports that they have been living separate lives. An insider told Entertainment Tonight earlier this week that Lopez and Affleck “went into their relationship very optimistic and thought things could change, but they haven’t.” The source added that “at this point, they are just doing their own thing.”
Affleck and Lopez, who were previously engaged in the early 2000s before calling off their wedding in 2004, reunited in 2021 and married the following year. However, their relationship has been rocky, with reports suggesting that Affleck has moved out of their Beverly Hills home, which is now up for sale.
A source close to Affleck told Page Six last month that the actor has “come to his senses” regarding his marriage to Lopez. “If there was a way to divorce on grounds of temporary insanity, he would,” the insider explained. “He feels like the last two years was just a fever dream, and he’s come to his senses now and understands there is just no way this is going to work.”
Despite the ongoing rumors, both Affleck and Lopez have been seen wearing their wedding rings in recent public appearances. However, their behavior at Samuel’s graduation suggests that their relationship may be nearing its end.
Affleck is reportedly staying at a rental home in Brentwood, California, close to Garner’s residence. The two were recently spotted together, dropping Samuel off at school. Garner has been encouraging Affleck to “work on his marriage” to Lopez, according to sources, as she “wants nothing more than for him to be happy.”
The couple’s separation has been a topic of much speculation, with many wondering if they will officially announce their split soon. For now, it appears that Lopez and Affleck are focusing on their respective families and trying to navigate their relationship issues privately.
As the couple continues to make headlines, fans and media alike are left to wonder what the future holds for “Bennifer.” Will they find a way to reconcile, or is this the end of their high-profile romance? Only time will tell.
