How Jennifer Lopez is Saved in Ben Affleck's Phone During Marital Struggles

How Ben Affleck Has Jennifer Lopez Saved in His Phone

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

She may be Jennifer Lopez to us, but she’s Mrs. Affleck to him.

Ben Affleck has his wife saved under her married name, Jennifer Affleck, in his phone, new photos show.

TMZ reported that the couple, who have been apart for over a month due to rumors of problems in their marriage, were seen together for the first time recently. They attended a school event in Santa Monica on Sunday, May 19, where Lopez’s 16-year-old daughter, Emme, was participating.

In photos from the event, the couple looked happy as Affleck, 51, drove the car with Lopez, 54, sitting in the passenger seat.

Eagle-eyed fans on social media noticed that Affleck has his wife saved in his phone as Jennifer Affleck. When he received a call from her, Lopez's name popped up on the screen. The actor also has a beautiful posed photo of Lopez set as her contact picture.

Lopez and Affleck tied the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022, with Lopez changing her name to Jennifer Affleck after the wedding. The day after their marriage, she shared wedding details in a newsletter on her website, OnTheJLo, signing off as "Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck."

Lopez shared her reason for changing her legal name during an interview with Vogue in December 2022. Previously, a New York Times op-ed expressed disappointment that she had adopted her husband's surname.

She expressed surprise at the reaction, stating, "What? Really? People will still refer to me as Jennifer Lopez. However, my legal name will be Mrs. Affleck because we are united as a married couple. I take pride in our relationship and see no issue with this change."

"I feel very much in control of my own life and destiny, empowered as a woman and as a person. I understand that people may have their own feelings about it, and that's okay too," she explained. "But personally, I find it romantic. It holds onto tradition and romance for me, maybe because I'm just that kind of girl."

Lopez and Affleck have been spotted together multiple times in the past week following reports of marital troubles.

Affleck has moved out of the $60 million Beverly Hills home that he and Lopez bought "several weeks ago." Both Affleck and Lopez have not talked about his move publicly yet. Us contacted representatives of both for a statement.

A source told Us exclusively on Thursday, May 16, that "Jen and Ben are facing challenges in their marriage." The source added, "Their issues began a few months back when Jen started taking on more work and getting ready for her upcoming tour."

Lopez is currently busy preparing for her upcoming This Is Me… Live tour, which will kick off in June. According to an insider, she is incredibly focused on her work during this time. They also mentioned that Lopez and Affleck often find themselves on different wavelengths.

Despite rumors, another source revealed that there are no plans for Lopez and Affleck to separate. Additionally, a third insider shared that the couple is committed to putting effort into their relationship and working through any challenges they may face.

Editor's P/S:

The revelation that Ben Affleck has his wife, Jennifer Lopez, saved in his phone as "Jennifer Affleck" has sparked a conversation about the significance of name changes after marriage. Lopez's decision to adopt her husband's surname has been met with both support and criticism. Some argue that it is a romantic gesture that symbolizes unity, while others view it as a patriarchal tradition that reinforces the idea of women being subordinate to men.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to change one's name after marriage is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer, and each individual should choose what feels most authentic to them. In Lopez's case, her choice to take Affleck's name reflects her own values and beliefs about marriage and partnership. It is a decision that should be respected, regardless of one's own personal views on the matter.