Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck - Do they spend the holiday separately?
Before the American Independence Day, on July 4, Jennifer Lopez (54) and her husband Ben Affleck (51) are in different parts of the country - and as far apart as possible. While the singer was spotted in New York City this week, the actor was in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 3). Are the couple not celebrating Independence Day together?
Lopez kicked off the extended weekend with the words "Long weekend mood..." in an Instagram Story and shared a video of herself and son Emme (16) in a convertible with a male friend. According to "People," Affleck was photographed on Wednesday on his way to his office, wearing his wedding ring. Jennifer Lopez is also said to still be wearing her ring.
Rumors of Marital Crisis
Rumors of a marital crisis for the couple have been persistent for weeks. The latest reports have Jennifer Lopez spending time alone in Europe, including in Italy and at the Paris Fashion Week - no sign of her husband. A source close to "People" magazine reports that both have been "focusing on their separate lives" this summer and "have no joint summer plans." Additionally, Affleck is said to have retrieved his things from their shared home while J.Lo was traveling. The house is reportedly for sale, and Affleck is said to have rented a townhouse in Brentwood. Neither party has commented on the rumors.
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their relationship in 2022. The two were previously a couple and even engaged from 2002 to 2004. In 2021, they gave their love a second chance. Both were married at the time: Lopez to Marc Anthony (55), with whom she shares twins Emme and Max, and Affleck to Ex-wife Jennifer Garner (52), with whom he shares children Violet (18), Seraphina (15), and Samuel (12).
Jennifer Lopez's Instagram post during the weekend, featuring her and son Emme in New York City, fueled speculations about her whereabouts, as Ben Affleck was reportedly in Los Angeles at the same time. Despite the distance, both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are still wearing their wedding rings, hinting at their marital status.
The weekend in New York City marked a departure for Jennifer Lopez, who has been spending time alone in Europe recently, according to reports. This seclusion has added to the rumors of a marital crisis, with both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck focusing on their separate lives this summer.
Their current separation during the Independence Day weekend has raised questions about their joint celebrations, as they were previously seen together in various cities during the holiday season. The public's interest in their relationship is not new, given their history as a couple and their previous engagement from 2002 to 2004.
The weekend in separate cities has brought renewed attention to the rumors of a marital crisis between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Despite the persistent speculations, neither party has publicly commented on the situation, leaving their relationship status a mystery for their fans.
