Jason Mewes, a longtime friend of Ben Affleck, expressed his optimism about the longevity of Affleck’s marriage to Jennifer Lopez, stating that he would be shocked if they were to call it quits. Mewes attended their wedding in South Carolina in 2022 and reminisced about the sincerity and realness of their interactions during the ceremony. Despite not keeping in touch with Affleck since the wedding, Mewes questioned reports that Affleck had moved out of their shared home in Beverly Hills due to marital tension, suggesting that it may be related to their busy work schedules.
Reports emerged in May 2022 indicating that Affleck and Lopez were experiencing relationship issues, with sources attributing it to Lopez’s increased work commitments and preparations for her tour. Affleck was said to have moved out of their home several weeks prior, while Lopez was seen looking at investment properties in L.A. Despite these rumors, another source indicated that the couple had no immediate plans to separate, and both continued to wear their wedding rings in public appearances. Affleck was spotted wearing his ring while dining out in Santa Monica, while Lopez attended an event in Mexico City without him.
Affectionately known as Bennifer, the couple first began their romance in the early 2000s on the set of Gigli. After an initial engagement in 2002, they separated, only to reunite in 2021 much to the delight of their fans, before tying the knot the following year. Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, has voiced her support for the couple’s relationship, encouraging Affleck to work on his marriage to Lopez and expressing her desire for his happiness. Despite the speculation surrounding their relationship, both Affleck and Lopez have remained publicly supportive of each other, with no direct acknowledgements of any potential issues in their marriage.
