Jennifer Lopez faced speculation about the state of her marriage to Ben Affleck during a press conference for her new Netflix film Atlas in Mexico City. A male reporter asked Lopez to confirm the rumors, leading to an awkward moment that Lopez tried to laugh off. Despite the audience’s support and warnings for reporters to avoid such questions, Lopez appeared unshaken by the speculation, sharing that she is the thinnest she’s ever been and putting on a dazzling display at the event.
Rumors have been swirling that Affleck is considering divorcing Lopez, with reports suggesting he feels the marriage was a ‘fever dream’ and that he now has clarity to move on. Although the couple has been seen together recently, Affleck has been residing in a rental mansion near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner rather than their shared home with Lopez. The press and fans began to suspect trouble in paradise when the couple went several months without being photographed together.
Lopez and Affleck have been known for their different approaches to media attention, with Lopez being more open and affectionate in public than Affleck, who prefers privacy. Sources close to the couple have revealed tensions arising from these differences in handling their relationship and public image. Despite the challenges, both sources emphasized that Lopez and Affleck’s love has endured over the years and described their relationship as a ‘great love story’. Lopez has reportedly been seeking counsel from Garner, who understands the dynamics of relationships with Affleck.
The couple’s decision to release a documentary chronicling their love story may have exacerbated existing issues in their marriage. Reports indicate that Garner views Lopez as a stabilizing influence on Affleck and has communicated the importance of their union to maintain his sobriety. Garner has reportedly spoken to Affleck about the significance of his marriage to Lopez and implored him not to end it. Their relationship history includes an engagement in the early 2000s, followed by a separation, and a rekindling of their romance years later. Despite the challenges, Lopez and Affleck seem committed to working through their issues.
