'This would not work': Fans abuzz as Ben Affleck regrets ‘fever dream’ marriage to Jennifer Lopez
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage appears to be on the brink of collapse, with sources indicating that Affleck has had a major change of heart about their relationship.
A source exclusively told Page Six that the actor feels like the last two years have been a "fever dream" and believes their marriage is doomed.
Ben Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Lopez on the rocks
Affleck, 51, and Lopez, 54, first sparked rumors of a split when Lopez attended the 2024 Met Gala solo earlier this month despite being one of the event's co-chairs. Fans noticed that the couple had not been photographed together for over a month, adding fuel to the speculation.
According to the insider, Affleck feels a sense of regret about the whirlwind nature of their relationship.
"If there was a way to divorce on grounds of temporary insanity, he would," the source shared, adding that Affleck has "come to his senses" and sees no future for their marriage.
In an attempt to quell the rumors, Lopez and Affleck were recently spotted attending his daughter Seraphina's school play together. However, fans remained unconvinced, especially after Lopez "liked" an Instagram post about unhealthy relationships. This move raised eyebrows and further hinted at trouble in paradise.
Adding to the intrigue, both Affleck and Lopez have been reportedly house-hunting separately in Los Angeles. While sources claim Affleck is seeking a new home, an insider mentioned that Lopez is looking for an investment property.
The couple made another public appearance over the weekend, seen together at Soho House. Affleck, wearing his wedding ring, appeared visibly flustered as they navigated through a parking garage.
Earlier that day, they attended a movie event with their children, where Affleck seemingly sent a message to onlookers by ensuring a paparazzo saw that he was receiving a call from "Jennifer Affleck" on his cellphone.
Despite these public appearances, the signs of strain are evident. Their relationship, which rekindled in 2021 after calling off their initial engagement in 2004, has been under intense scrutiny.
They eloped in Las Vegas in July 2022 and celebrated with a second wedding at Affleck's Georgia estate a month later, bringing together their blended family, which includes children from Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Garner and Lopez's marriage to Marc Anthony.
Social media buzzes over Ben Affleck's 'fever dream' marriage to Jennifer Lopez
The rumored troubles in Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage have sparked a flurry of reactions. Readers online are offering their insights and opinions on why the high-profile relationship may be hitting the rocks. Here are some of the most notable comments:
One user wrote, "She loves attention, validation, and fame. Loves being photographed. Strong work ethic and puts her career and projects at the top, front and center of her life. Loves paparazzi, building a brand (beauty products, Delola etc), because no amount of money is enough money to those that value it and cherish it to that level. Not my thing, but to each their own. He seems to be more low key, doesn't need to gain the admiration of strangers to feel confident. I hope they work it out, but some people prefer the admiration of those that have not obtained fame to feel like they are loved, and others just need a loved one."
Another echoed similar sentiments about their different approaches to life, "It's hard to believe that these two middle-aged parents, with multiple failed past relationships (especially her!) couldn't take things slow for their children's sake. It's ok that the relationship failed. What's sad is that the kids had to be dragged into this 'blended family' when their parents didn't spend enough time making sure it could work first."
Some users speculated that the relationship may have been driven by ulterior motives, "Excellent points. Maybe they both agreed to this relationship to prop up their fading celebrity. And make some cash along the way."
Others criticized the repetitive nature of Lopez's relationship history, "It seems JLo has this problem over and over. She must be good at bedroom things, but once that gets old (it does eventually), they realize that's all there is to her. This is just my guess, but she's been through a lot of dudes."
Many expressed skepticism about the relationship from the start, "I said it would last maybe two years when they got married, and most people were saying about the same. We all knew this would not work. They both need to just be single and work on themselves."
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