Jennifer Lopez ‘hopeful’ about salvaging marriage with Ben Affleck amid divorce speculation, claims source

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are fighting to save their marriage amidst swirling rumors of an impending divorce, source claimed
PUBLISHED JUL 21, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hope to mend their marriage amid divorce talks (Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hope to mend their marriage amid divorce talks (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are fighting to save their marriage amidst swirling rumors of an impending divorce.

Insiders reveal that their recent time apart has only strengthened their love and determination to stay together.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage troubles

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the red carpet of the movie
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hope to mend their marriage amid divorce talks (Getty Images)

The couple, who recently listed their $60 million family home, were last seen together on June 2. They've spent significant occasions, such as Mother's Day and their second wedding anniversary, apart, fueling divorce rumors. However, Lopez, 54, is reportedly putting her work commitments on hold to focus on their blended family and rekindle their romance.

"Jennifer is hopeful about salvaging her marriage to Ben," a source told DailyMail.com exclusively. "She wouldn't be spending time with his children, acting as a mom to them, if she wasn't working things out with him."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s desperate attempt to repair their marriage (Getty Images)

The true reason for their recent separation was to reassess their relationship. "They've given each other space to think things over, and this has reinforced that they do love each other," the source claimed. "Jennifer has put work on hold to focus on repairing the damage that was done. She knows that she allowed her career and fame to come between her marriage at times."

However, the insider noted that Affleck, 51, has also made mistakes. "Those around her have assured her that she is not solely to blame as Ben is not a walk in the park either."

Lopez has reportedly been confiding in Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, who initially acted as an informal mediator but has since stepped back from the "circus" surrounding the couple. Despite this, Garner remains in "constant communication" with Lopez and has "helped things tremendously."

Real reason behind sale of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's home

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Ben Affleck and  Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles pr
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's love story began in 2002 while filming 'Jersey Girl' (Getty Images)

The couple's decision to sell their Bel Air mansion stems from not feeling "safe" or at home in the property. "Jennifer and Ben decided to sell their house because neither one of them, nor their kids, felt like this place was home," the insider revealed.

"It was too big, and the openness made them feel unsafe at times. Although they have around-the-clock security, something just didn’t feel right."

Affleck, in particular, never felt truly comfortable in the mansion, contributing to his decision to move out. "Ben hated the house more than Jennifer, so when things started to fall apart in their marriage he was just over it."

Lopez and Affleck's love story began in 2002 while filming 'Jersey Girl'. They got engaged in 2003 but broke up in 2004. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a lavish wedding at Affleck's Georgia estate.

Despite their recent separation, the couple plans to work together on upcoming projects, with Lopez set to star in two films for Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity.

MORE STORIES

The post Khloe Kardashian liked featured Charlie Kirk speaking with a fan at an event about his devout Christian faith
Sep 13, 2025
Whitney Cummings sparked widespread outrage after posting a controversial tweet about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Sep 13, 2025
Prince Harry was spotted entering King Charles’s London residence, months after saying his father had ignored his calls
Sep 11, 2025
Rosie O'Donnell said Ellen DeGeneres’ friendship denial hurt so much she printed T-shirts for her staff reading, 'I don’t know Rosie, we’re not friends'
Sep 10, 2025
A post alleged that Karoline Leavitt called Patti LaBelle 'just a singer,' leading LaBelle to deliver a seven-word response that froze the studio
Sep 10, 2025
Jennifer Lopez feels free channeling emotions into music, but Ben Affleck is embarrassed and sees it as crossing a line, according to the source
Sep 9, 2025
Howard Stern added that he missed last week’s show due to illness, not contract talks, and addressed rumors of being fired from his own show
Sep 9, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement in August 2025 triggered a wave of pregnancy chatter after an ultrasound photo went viral
Sep 9, 2025
Ed Sheeran, 34, revealed that he was leaving Suffolk with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter
Sep 9, 2025
From Ice Spice’s chaotic corset to Paris Hilton’s flame dress, see the celebs who landed on the worst-dressed list at the 2025 VMAs
Sep 8, 2025