Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck split: How couple faked relationship in public for months after separating
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, one of Hollywood’s most high-profile couples, secretly ended their relationship earlier this year, but continued to put on a united front in public for several months.
According to recent reports, the couple, who rekindled their romance and married in 2022, decided to part ways on April 26, 2024. Despite this, they were still spotted together on several occasions, leading the public to believe that all was well between them.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck pretended to be together in public
One of their last public appearances together was on June 2, when they attended Affleck's son Samuel's basketball game in Santa Monica. The couple was seen greeting each other warmly, even sharing what appeared to be a kiss, although they had already decided to separate two months earlier. Their ability to maintain this facade was further evident when they left the event together, seemingly in high spirits.
Speculation about the state of their relationship first arose when the couple went 47 days without being seen together, sparking rumors of a split. Further hints of trouble surfaced when Lopez attended the Met Gala alone in May, shortly after canceling her world tour to spend more time with her family.
The summer months saw the couple living on opposite coasts, with Lopez in New York City and the Hamptons, and Affleck in Los Angeles.
Despite these signs, Lopez and Affleck continued to present themselves as a couple in public. On June 15, Lopez was seen visiting Affleck at his Brentwood rental property, and even wished him a happy Father's Day on social media, calling him a "hero."
However, Affleck chose to spend the holiday with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, adding fuel to the rumors of a strained relationship.
The true extent of their separation became clear when it was revealed that they had not been seen together for 52 days by August 2 and that Lopez had filed for divorce on August 20, the second anniversary of their second wedding ceremony.
The filing, which Lopez reportedly made without an attorney, officially marked the end of their marriage, with April 26 listed as their date of separation.
A final attempt at reconciliation?
In the weeks leading up to the divorce filing, Lopez and Affleck appeared to be making efforts to reconcile. The couple was seen together on several occasions, including at family events such as Affleck's daughter Violet's graduation party. They even put their wedding rings back on after being spotted without them in earlier outings.
However, these attempts at rekindling their romance were ultimately unsuccessful.
Reports suggest that Lopez was particularly hurt when Affleck chose to finalize the purchase of his bachelor pad on her 55th birthday, instead of attending her celebration in the Hamptons.
This event reportedly marked the final blow to their relationship.
Despite wearing her wedding ring up until the end and even moving it to her other hand, Lopez eventually decided to file for divorce, bringing an end to their on-again, off-again love story.
As Affleck was returning to Los Angeles with Garner after moving their daughter Violet into college, Lopez quietly made their split official, signaling the final chapter in their tumultuous relationship.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s secret split and public facade stirs online frenzy
The recent revelation of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's secret split has sent shockwaves through social media, as fans react to the couple's public facade that masked their months-long separation. Despite their efforts to appear united, many online users had already sensed something was amiss.
One person pointed out the timing of Lopez's divorce filing, noting, "Well it looks to me like she was the one hurt since she filed today on their anniversary. Sad."
Another commented, "They didn't fake it well... he looked so miserable."
The signs were there for some observant followers. "We all knew. He moved out of their 60 million dollar mansion," one individual remarked, while another added, "Not me!!! I knew they wouldn’t last!! What a f**king joke!!!"
Others expressed support for Lopez, with one netizen writing, "Jen, you don't deserve to stay in a toxic relationship." Meanwhile, another felt that Affleck seemed unhappy in the relationship, saying, "He never looked happy with her."
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