Ben Affleck is once again wearing his wedding band, a notable gesture amid ongoing rumors of marital troubles with Jennifer Lopez. The 51-year-old actor was seen leaving his Los Angeles office on Tuesday evening, sporting a navy blue suit and a white button-up shirt, with a large black duffle bag slung over his shoulder. This sighting comes just days after he was seen without his wedding ring while having lunch with his daughter Violet at the Tasty Noodle House in Los Angeles.
Affleck and Lopez, who tied the knot in 2022, have been the subject of divorce speculation since May. Reports have suggested that the couple has been living in separate homes, with Affleck residing in a rental property in Brentwood, California, while they show their $60 million marital home to potential buyers. Despite these rumors, the couple has continued to present a united front, attending several family events together, including Affleck’s 12-year-old son Samuel’s middle school graduation.
Lopez, 54, was recently seen in Paris for Paris Fashion Week, adding fuel to the speculation about their relationship. However, she has also been spending time with Affleck’s children, including attending his eldest daughter Violet’s graduation party nearly two weeks ago. Affleck shares Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 15, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, who has reportedly been supportive of Affleck during his marital issues.
The couple’s relationship has been under intense scrutiny, with various sources offering conflicting reports. Some claim that Lopez has done all she can to salvage the marriage, while others suggest that Affleck has also been contemplating divorce. Despite these rumors, the couple was seen together over the weekend, attending a movie event at Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California, and later heading to an event at Soho House.
Affleck’s absence from the 2024 Met Gala, where Lopez was serving as co-chair, initially sparked concerns about the stability of their relationship. Around the same time, Affleck was seen living at a rental home instead of their Beverly Hills mansion. Sources have suggested that the couple is taking time to figure out what they each want, with some claiming they are on completely different pages.
Lopez has also been seen house-hunting in Los Angeles, further fueling rumors of a potential separation. However, the couple has had their share of ups and downs over the years. They first broke up in 2003 before rekindling their romance two decades later. Lopez has previously described their initial breakup as the biggest heartbreak of her life, but she believes their love story has a happy ending.
In a 2022 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lopez recounted how their paths eventually led them back to each other. She explained that once they were whole enough and loved themselves enough, they were brought back into each other’s lives. Despite the current rumors, Lopez and Affleck have continued to show their commitment to each other, with Lopez recently honoring Affleck on Instagram, calling him a “hero” on Father’s Day.
Affleck’s recent decision to wear his wedding ring again could be seen as a sign of his commitment to working through their issues. However, the couple’s relationship remains a topic of intense speculation, with various sources offering differing accounts of their current status. Some suggest that their marriage is over, while others believe they are taking time to figure out their next steps.
The couple’s relationship has also been a focal point in Lopez’s recent Amazon Prime documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” and her $20 million short film, “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.” These projects have detailed the highs and lows of their relationship, with Affleck admitting that he initially asked Lopez to keep their romance private when they reunited in 2021. However, he later realized that it was not a fair request.
As the rumors continue to swirl, fans and media outlets alike are closely watching the couple’s every move. Whether they are headed for divorce or simply taking time to work through their issues, one thing is clear: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship remains as captivating as ever.
Source: Page Six, E! Online, The Mirror
