May 17th at 1:20 PM: Don’t be fooled by the rocks they’ve got—Bennifer 2.0 might not be as solid as it appears. It all started about a week and a half ago when Affleck wasn’t spotted by his wife’s side as she co-hosted the Met Gala on May 6th. According to a rep, he was tied up filming The Accountant 2 in Los Angeles. While shooting a sequel is a valid excuse, it’s not exactly bulletproof. This set the stage for a bombshell on May 15th from In Touch Weekly: “Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are ‘Headed for a Divorce,’ He ‘Already Moved Out.’” Now, In Touch isn’t the most reliable source, but this report does raise some suspicions worth investigating.
According to People, the last public sighting of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck together was on March 30, marking today as the 48th day since their last appearance as a couple. While Lopez has been occupied with film projects and the Met Gala, Affleck has been engaged in filming “The Accountant 2.” Despite being seen separately, both were observed wearing their wedding rings as of May 16, as reported by E! News. Affleck was spotted leaving a residence in Brentwood, reportedly his temporary accommodation away from Lopez.
Additionally, TMZ captured Lopez house hunting in Beverly Hills. However, sources cited by Us Weekly suggest that the couple is actively working on their marriage and not considering separation, although challenges have arisen due to their divergent schedules, particularly as Lopez prepares for her upcoming summer tour. While Affleck has been residing separately, Lopez is reportedly not seeking to relocate but rather exploring investment opportunities.
For The Sake Of Their Children’s Happiness
An update is in order: May 17th isn’t the 48th day of Bennifer being unseen together, as they were spotted on May 16th. The couple attended Affleck’s son Fin’s school play, seen together holding bouquets in a parking lot. While TMZ noted they arrived separately, they did converse once there. Emme, J.Lo’s daughter, also joined, maintaining her close bond with Fin amidst their parents’ relationship.
Following the play, Affleck reportedly drove Jennifer and Emme back to the mansion before returning to his Brentwood residence. This encounter might not have resolved much, indicating ongoing uncertainty. TMZ’s report? “Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are still on speaking terms as they go through whatever they’re going through.” It appears to be an accurate assessment of their current situation.
