Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Back Together?
On Saturday, Affleck, 52, and Lopez, 55, were photographed having lunch with their children, the first time the exes have been seen together since the Unstoppable star filed for divorce on August 20. Despite paparazzi photos showing a tense encounter between the two, Page Six claimed that Affleck and Lopez “held hands and kissed” at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
While a source told Yahoo Entertainment that the superstars “appeared affectionate” at times while dining at the Polo Lounge, nothing has changed in their relationship status. The divorce is still ongoing, and if anything, this outing was a good first step in their attempt at “conscious uncoupling” after spending the summer apart. (And a PR showdown in the press.)
Representatives for Lopez and Affleck did not respond to Yahoo Entertainment’s request for comment.
Also in attendance for the lunch were Affleck’s youngest children Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, and Lopez’s 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. The blended family grew closer when Bennifer rekindled their relationship in 2021, and People reports that the gathering was for their children.
“They all got together for a nice lunch so the kids could hang out,” a source told People. “The kids always got along really well and had fun together. It makes [Lopez] happy to see the children happy together. Happy children are her priority.”
Neither Lopez nor Affleck has released a statement or spoken out about their decision to split. The only clue we have as to when things went south is in the singer’s divorce filing, as she lists their separation date as April 26. Although the actor was linked to Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy following their split, a rep for Affleck told Yahoo that “the rumors are not true.”
While Affleck and Lopez are still working out the financial details of their divorce, they remain committed to each other professionally for the time being.
Lopez’s new film Unstoppable was produced by Affleck and Matt Damon’s company Artists Equity, and the film appears to be an early contender for an award. Affleck sat out the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month, while Damon attended on their behalf. Artists Equity is also a producer on Lopez’s highly anticipated film Kiss of the Spider Womanwhich was completed in June.
“[Jennifer’s] so about all the attention on her personal life,” a source told People. Promoting Unstoppable at TIFF apparently helped the singer through this difficult time. “She was excited to focus on her work again.”
The insider added: “She seems much happier than she was a few weeks ago. She’s continuing to search for a new home for her and the kids. She’s taking her time.”
