Jennifer Lopez Embarks on 'Atlas' Press Tour in Mexico Solo Amid Relationship Rumors

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Jennifer Lopez. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Jennifer Lopez is currently promoting her new film Atlas without her husband Ben Affleck by her side. After attending the premiere of the sci-fi movie alone in Los Angeles on Monday, May 20, the 54-year-old actress is now in Mexico for press events and interviews related to the film. At the same time, Affleck is busy filming The Accountant 2.

Speculation about Lopez and Affleck’s relationship status started swirling earlier this month. This was fueled by Lopez attending the 2024 Met Gala alone after being seen without Affleck, 51, for over a month. A source mentioned that there are some challenges in their marriage.

According to another insider, the couple began facing issues a few months back. This was attributed to Lopez’s increasing work commitments and preparations for her upcoming tour. The source added that Lopez is very focused on her work, and the couple often finds themselves on different pages.

Lopez is set to kick off her This Is Me … Live tour next month in Orlando. Her ninth album, This Is Me … Now, was released in February along with a film titled This Is Me … Now: A Love Story.

Despite her busy schedule, Lopez found time for a recent outing with Affleck. In photos from In Touch, Lopez was seen smiling as she got into a car with Affleck on Thursday, May 16 in Los Angeles. This marked the first time the couple had been photographed together in 47 days.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Lopez and Affleck have a long history together, with their recent relationship troubles being the latest chapter. They first started dating in the early 2000s after meeting on the set of their movie Gigli. They got engaged in November 2002, but eventually called off the wedding and broke up in January 2004.

After their split, both Lopez and Affleck moved on and had children with other partners. Lopez has twins Emme and Max, who are now 16 years old, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. Meanwhile, Affleck shares three children - Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 - with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

After going through divorces from Anthony, 55, and Garner, 52, Lopez and Affleck reconnected in 2021. They got married in July 2022 during a trip to Las Vegas and had a bigger ceremony in Georgia a month later.

Currently, Lopez and Affleck are living separately as they work on their marriage issues, according to a second source. Lopez recently checked out a home in L.A. that she intends to purchase as an investment property, while Affleck has been staying in L.A., but not at their shared home. The source mentioned that despite living apart, Lopez and Affleck have no intentions of separating.

Atlas hits theaters on Friday, May 24.

Editor's P/S:

The recent marital struggles between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have sparked both concern and intrigue. Speculation has been rampant, fueled by Lopez's solo appearances at the Met Gala and Atlas premiere. However, it's important to remember that every relationship experiences challenges, especially those in the public eye.

Despite their current separation, Lopez and Affleck's long history and strong connection suggest a deep commitment to their marriage. They have navigated personal and professional challenges in the past and may emerge from this situation even stronger. Lopez's unwavering focus on her work and Affleck's busy filming schedule are likely contributing factors to their current distance, but it's encouraging that they have made an effort to spend time together amidst their demanding lives. Ultimately, it is up to Lopez and Affleck to determine the fate of their relationship, and their recent public outings offer a glimmer of hope that they will weather this storm together.