Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez maintaining 'positive' front for children amid rumors of marital woes

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are making concerted efforts to shield their children from any turbulence in their relationship
PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2024
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez work to shield kids from marital issues, insider says (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez work to shield kids from marital issues, insider says (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly prioritizing their children amidst rumors of marital strain.

The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, are said to be maintaining a positive front for their blended family amid personal difficulties.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez navigate parenting amidst relationship challenges

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Ben Affleck and  Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles pr
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez strive to maintain normalcy for kids amid marriage turmoil (Getty Images)

According to insiders, Affleck and Lopez are making concerted efforts to shield their children from any turbulence in their relationship. "Jen and Ben have been trying to focus on their loved ones while spending time apart," a source revealed.

"They're trying to present themselves in a positive way for their kids," the insider added. The couple shares Affleck's children Violet, Fin, and Samuel, and Lopez's twins Max and Emme, all ranging from ages 12 to 18.

"Jen and Ben are both keeping their kids and respective families at the forefront of their minds as they move through these changes."

Sources close to the couple indicate that Affleck has been struggling with the realization that their renewed relationship hasn't met his expectations. "Jennifer was Ben’s dream woman," one insider shared.

"It was drama all the time. He’s feeling down about it and is upset and depressed it didn’t work out, even though he knows ending it is the right thing to do."

A source stated that JLo's love for the limelight is one of the reasons they have reportedly separated.

"Jennifer has a big entourage that follows her around daily — glam squad, videographers, photographers, assistants, trainers," a source continued. "She’s tried to make Ben understand that being Jennifer Lopez is a 24/7 job. She is her brand, she lives and breathes it while Ben can leave his work at the door if he chooses to."

Despite their challenges, the couple is striving to maintain an amicable relationship as they navigate their individual paths forward.

"They’re doing their own thing right now and living separate lives," the insider noted. "They don’t hate each other — they’re [just] going through difficult times."

"They are going through so much individually and as a couple," shared the source. "They may take some time to see if this complicated moment can resolve itself and they come back to each other (as) better people."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rush to sell Beverly Hills mansion amid marital strain

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the red carpet of the movie
Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have made a decisive move to sell their Beverly Hills mansion (Getty Images)

Amid ongoing divorce rumors, Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have made a decisive move to sell their Beverly Hills mansion. The couple, who have been at the center of speculation regarding their relationship, recently listed their sprawling estate for $68 million.

Sources close to the couple revealed to Us Weekly that Affleck, 51, and Lopez, 54, made a last-minute decision to list the property in hopes of securing a quick sale.

"They decided to list the house very recently, within the last week," the insider shared. "Ben especially wants to be done with the house. He was never happy there."

The Beverly Hills property spans 38,000 square feet and boasts 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. Despite its grandeur, sources indicate that Affleck and Lopez never felt settled in the expansive mansion, particularly as they rarely had all their children together under one roof.

While the couple continues to live separately — Affleck reportedly residing in a Brentwood rental — sources suggest that the sale of their marital home is a pivotal step amid uncertainties about their future together. "Nothing has been decided yet as far as the divorce, but selling the house is the first step," the source emphasized.

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