Amid swirling divorce rumors, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were seen sharing a tender moment on Sunday.
The couple, along with Affleck’s mom, Christine Anne Boldt, met up in Santa Monica, California. Despite the ongoing speculation about their relationship, they shared a light PDA as Lopez arrived.
The 54-year-old songstress wore a long-sleeve black top and blue jeans, holding a plaid coat as she kissed Affleck on the cheek. Affleck, 51, dressed in a dark red graphic tee, burgundy jacket, and jeans, smiled during their affectionate exchange.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share some PDA in Santa Monica, California, on June 2, 2024. – BACKGRID
Amid the rumors, the couple met in Santa Monica, California, where they were joined by Affleck’s mom, Christine Anne Boldt, sharing some light PDA as Lopez arrived.
Lopez, 54, donned a long-sleeve black top and blue jeans, holding her plaid coat as she kissed Affleck on the cheek.
The Oscar-winning actor, 51, wearing a dark red graphic tee, burgundy jacket, and jeans, smiled during the sweet moment.
Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends, according to a statement from Live Nation.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles special screening of ‘Marry Me’ on Feb. 8, 2022 – Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images
Lopez apologized to her fans via her OntheJLO newsletter, writing, “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you, and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
A source told us that the singer canceled her tour to focus on her family, adding that the stress had been significant for her. Lopez’s decision to cancel the anticipated “This Is Me… Now: The Tour” comes amid ongoing speculation of a split between her and Affleck, which neither has addressed directly.
Despite reported tensions, a source revealed to us that the couple is navigating some issues. “Jen has been feeling pressure with all her work commitments, and Ben is more relaxed and doesn’t care about Hollywood and its trappings. He believes ups and downs are part of life,” the source shared. “They went back into their relationship hoping past issues wouldn’t resurface, but some have.”
The source added that Affleck, a father of three with ex-wife Jennifer Garner (Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12), has been doing his best with his career, co-parenting, and being a good partner but feels overwhelmed. Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
“Ben and Jen don’t want to divorce and are saying they won’t, but their relationship isn’t working right now,” the source said. “They aren’t done yet and want to fix things because they love each other, but they are also both unhappy.”