Despite speculation of a split, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are still going strong, as evidenced by a recent photo of Affleck receiving a call from “Jennifer Affleck” while driving. In the picture, Lopez can be seen sitting beside him in the passenger seat. The couple was leaving a school event in Santa Monica, California, where they arrived separately before going on to have a meal at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Affleck was dressed casually in a gray tee, jeans, and sneakers, while Lopez wore a tan turtleneck with brown slacks and a matching coat.
Their recent outing comes after attending Affleck’s 15-year-old child Seraphina’s school play, marking the first time the couple has been photographed together in over a month. However, Affleck was seen without his wedding band on Friday. The Oscar winner has been house-hunting in Los Angeles, staying in a home in Brentwood, California. While they have not commented on breakup rumors, Affleck previously spoke about trying to compromise with Lopez’s different approach to the press in her February documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.” He also reflected on their previous engagement from 2002 to 2004.
Lopez and Affleck reconnected in 2021 and got married in Las Vegas in July of the following year. Despite their relationship, they have faced advice and criticisms from some, with Joy Behar advising Lopez to keep her romance private instead of shouting it from the rooftops. Co-host Ana Navarro compared Lopez to Elizabeth Taylor, who was married eight times. Lopez has been previously married to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, and Marc Anthony, with whom she shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max. Affleck, on the other hand, separated from Jennifer Garner in 2015 after 10 years of marriage and three children.
The couple’s public appearances and photos seem to dispel any rumors of a split, with fans eagerly following updates on their relationship. Despite challenges and past scrutiny, Lopez and Affleck have continued to navigate their relationship together. Their recent outings, including attending school events and going out for meals, suggest that they are still enjoying each other’s company. It remains to be seen how their relationship will unfold in the future, but for now, it appears that Lopez and Affleck are still happily together.
