Jennifer Lopez recently avoided discussing her marriage to Ben Affleck while promoting her new film Atlas. During a panel event, Lopez expressed disappointment that rumors about marriage issues were brought up before the moderator quickly shut down the question. Lopez has been promoting the film solo, attending premieres in Los Angeles and Mexico City without Affleck by her side. Us Weekly reported that the couple is experiencing issues in their marriage as Lopez’s work commitments increase and Affleck moved out of their Los Angeles mansion.
Despite their current challenges, the couple does not have plans to separate at this time. They have been photographed wearing their wedding rings, although Affleck was seen without his ring recently. Lopez and Affleck’s relationship began in the early 2000s when they met on the set of their film Gigli. They got engaged in 2002 but called off their engagement shortly before their planned wedding. They reconnected nearly 20 years later and were married in Las Vegas in 2022, with a bigger ceremony in Georgia a month later. Jennifer Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife, is reportedly supportive of their relationship and encouraging him to work through their problems.
Garner and Affleck share three children together before announcing their split in 2015 and finalizing their divorce in 2018. Lopez was previously married to Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins, before their divorce in 2014. Lopez also briefly married Ojani Noa in 1997. While neither Affleck nor Lopez have publicly addressed their marital issues, Lopez mentioned her husband and engagement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when discussing a conversation with Barbra Streisand.
The couple’s relationship has faced various challenges over the years, with ups and downs in their personal lives and careers. Despite the hurdles, they have remained committed to each other and continue to support one another. Lopez’s focus on work and Affleck’s need for space have led to tensions in their marriage, but both parties are reportedly working through these issues. As they navigate this difficult time, they are leaning on support from their loved ones, including Garner, who wants Affleck to find happiness in his relationship with Lopez. They are also drawing strength from their past relationships and experiences, learning and growing as a couple along the way.
