Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Spark Speculation With Public Affection Amid Ongoing Marital Speculation

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Raise Eyebrows With PDA Display as Marital Questions Continue

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Presley Ann/Getty Images for LACMA

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted showing affection in public, sparking questions about their relationship status.

Lopez, who is 54 years old, planted a kiss on Affleck, aged 51, during a recent outing in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 2nd. The couple came together to support Affleck's 12-year-old son Samuel at his basketball game in Santa Monica. (Affleck shares Samuel, as well as Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 15, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.)

Lopez wore jeans and a black shirt, while her husband opted for jeans, a red shirt, and a matching red jacket. Although they didn't arrive together, they greeted each other warmly outside the game.

After attending Violet's graduation party together on Thursday, May 30, Lopez and Affleck were seen leaving the party as a couple. However, according to the Daily Mail, they went their separate ways after returning to Affleck's rental property.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Raise Eyebrows With PDA Display as Marital Questions Continue

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Questions arose last month about the status of Lopez and Affleck’s marriage when they were not seen together for 47 days. A source told We on May 16 that they were facing some challenges, but another insider mentioned that they are not planning to break up.

According to the first source, Lopez and Affleck are often not on the same page, with Lopez being very focused on work. The insider mentioned that she was getting ready for her This Is Me Live Tour. However, Lopez made an announcement on May 31 that she was canceling the tour.

An email from Live Nation and Jennifer Lopez's official newsletter announced that she will be taking time off to spend with her children, family, and close friends.

In a message to her fans, Lopez expressed her deep sadness and regret for cancelling upcoming events. She assured her fans that she wouldn't do this unless absolutely necessary and promised to make it up to them. Lopez ended the message by expressing her love and gratitude to her fans.

Fans are curious about why Lopez had to cancel her tour, with some speculating if her marriage status played a role in it.

Lopez and Affleck have a well-known history that began in the early 2000s when they met on the set of the movie Gigli and started a relationship. Although they had plans to get married in 2003, they ultimately called it off by January 2004.

In 2021, the couple reignited their previous love and tied the knot the next year. Despite speculation about their relationship status, both Affleck and Lopez have been seen multiple times still sporting their wedding bands. The singer even dismissed inquiries about Affleck while promoting her Atlas album last month.

During an event in Mexico City, a reporter brought up the "rumors." Lopez's costar, Simu Liu, promptly stood up for her.

“OK we’re not doing that. Thank you so much guys, we really appreciate it,” he said. Lopez added, “You know better than that.”

Editor's P/S:

The recent public display of affection between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck has reignited discussions about their relationship status. After a brief period of separation, the couple has been seen together at social events and supporting one another, leading to speculation that they may have reconciled. However, the cancellation of Lopez's tour has added another layer of uncertainty to their situation.

While the couple has not directly addressed rumors of marital strife, their actions suggest that they are at least on cordial terms. Both Lopez and Affleck continue to wear their wedding bands, and they have been spotted together on multiple occasions. Additionally, Lopez's response to media inquiries about Affleck indicates that she is not interested in engaging with speculation. It remains to be seen whether the couple will officially confirm their reconciliation or provide additional clarity regarding their relationship, but their recent interactions offer some reassurance to their fans that they may still be together.