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- Jennifer Lopez Says ‘You Know Better Than That’ When Asked About Ben Affleck Marriage (newsbreak.com)
During a recent promotion for her new movie “Atlas,” Jennifer Lopez made it clear she wasn’t open to discussing her marriage with Ben Affleck amidst speculation of trouble. An attempt by an audience member or possibly a press attendee to inquire about rumored marital issues was quickly dismissed by the panel’s moderator. Yet, Lopez expressed her disapproval of the subject being raised.
The 54-year-old actress is on a press tour for “Atlas,” attending premieres in Los Angeles and Mexico City solo, while Affleck, 51, was spotted dining in Santa Monica during the Mexico City premiere. Reports from “Us Weekly” suggest that the couple is facing challenges due to Lopez’s intense work schedule and upcoming tour, “This Is Me… Live.”
Sources close to the couple have shared differing insights. One source claimed their marriage is strained due to conflicting schedules, and Affleck has allegedly moved out of their shared L.A. home weeks ago.
Another indicated despite the current troubles, there is no immediate plan for the couple to separate. Notably, both Affleck and Lopez have been seen wearing their wedding rings, though Affleck was spotted without his recently.
Affleck and Lopez first connected in the early 2000s during the filming of “Gigli.” Their initial engagement ended just days before their planned wedding.
Rekindling their romance nearly two decades later, the pair got engaged again in April 2022. They were married in a low-key Las Vegas ceremony in July of the same year, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia a month later.
Following these reports, an insider shared that Jennifer Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife, is supporting Affleck through his marital difficulties with Lopez, emphasizing her hope for his happiness.
Affleck and Garner, parents to three children, separated in 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2018. Lopez, on her part, has had significant relationships and marriages in the past, including with Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins.
Despite the circulating rumors, Lopez mentioned Affleck and their engagement history during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” recounting a story involving Barbra Streisand’s fascination with her engagement ring from years ago.