Jennifer Lopez was spotted enjoying a leisurely day on the East Coast recently. The talented actress, getting ready to ring in her 55th birthday, was all smiles as she cruised around her Hamptons estate in Long Island, New York on a Linus bike. Rocking a pink and white top with white shorts and sandals, she exuded effortless style. Adding a pop of flair with Barbie pink Gucci sunglasses and large silver hoop earrings, she proudly showed off her wedding rings from her former spouse Ben Affleck. While in the Hamptons for the past week alongside her manager Benny Medina, Lopez has been bonding with Ben’s daughter Violet Affleck, whom he shares with his ex Jennifer Garner. Despite not being seen together for over a month, Lopez and Affleck were last seen supporting his son Samuel at a basketball game in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez was seen enjoying a carefree Sunday on the East Coast, spreading joy as she rode her Linus bicycle around her Hamptons mansion in Long Island, New York. The actress, who is gearing up to celebrate her 55th birthday soon, seemed to be in high spirits.
On the other hand, Ben is a father to three kids – Violet (18), Finn (15), and Samuel (12) – from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. JLo, on the other hand, shares twins Max and Emme, who are 16 years old, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Recently, Ben was spotted in Los Angeles looking dapper in a dark suit and white shirt in his office parking lot, all set for what appeared to be a board meeting. He had an iced coffee in hand along with a black duffle bag.
Reports suggest that the five children have been discreetly working behind the scenes to bring Jennifer and Ben back together, believing that they are destined soulmates deeply in love. The children are optimistic about a reconciliation and are encouraging the couple to seek counseling and have honest conversations, despite any obstacles that may arise.
The kids are aiming for a reunion before Jennifer’s approaching 55th birthday on July 24, envisioning a harmonious family gathering in Los Angeles. Their plan involves highlighting the positive attributes of each individual to guide the couple toward rekindling their relationship.
Jennifer Garner was seen sporting her wedding bands from her former spouse Ben Affleck, indicating that she still has them in her possession. The 54-year-old star has been enjoying some time in the Hamptons lately with her manager, Benny Medina. She was also spotted with Violet Affleck, Ben’s daughter whom he co-parents with Jennifer Garner.
Lopez and Affleck haven’t been seen together in quite some time, ever since they were last spotted at his son Samuel’s basketball game in Los Angeles over a month and a half ago. The last time they were seen with 12-year-old Samuel was back in March.
A source close to the situation mentioned that there’s a feeling that Ben could benefit from lightening up a bit. “He can come across as a bit grumpy and irritable sometimes, it’s true. Even though he’s really smart and has a great sense of humor, he tends to take things too seriously. The kids are trying to get him to relax and not be so intense,” the source revealed.
Surprisingly, Jennifer Lopez also has her own faults. “She needs to learn to take a break from work and relax more,” the source noted. “Marc Anthony, the twins’ father, has been advising her to take it easy and enjoy life for years. Now Max and Emme are also encouraging her to do the same,” the source added.
Despite their differences, the children all share a common desire of preserving a tight-knit family bond. “The kids get along really well, especially Emme and Fin. They’re like best buddies and communicate with each other every day,” the source shared.
There was a recent sighting of Ben in the parking lot of his office in Los Angeles earlier this week. The multi-talented writer and actor, famous for his role in Argo, was seen sporting a fashionable dark suit with a fresh white shirt. He appeared self-assured and ready for a significant appointment.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s ex-partner was spotted with an iced coffee and a black duffle bag, prompting fans to root for his relationship with Jennifer. The family hasn’t been together in the same place since June, when Samuel finished school. Despite speculation of a divorce announcement over the 4th of July weekend, they are still sporting their wedding rings. It remains uncertain if their separation plans have been put on hold or called off altogether, leaving even their closest friends in the dark. Despite whispers of legal consultations, the anticipated split has yet to happen. Ben’s former wife, Jennifer Garner, is backing whatever is best for their kids. She’s even fine with a reconciliation if that’s what the children want.
There are rumors circulating that Ben and Jennifer might have gone their separate ways, given that there have been no sightings of them together for more than a month. However, there has been no official confirmation from either of them regarding the status of their relationship. The last time they were seen in public together was in February.
A recent report mentioned that Jennifer and Ben’s five children have been secretly working together to bring their parents back together, convinced that they are still very much in love and shouldn’t go through with a divorce. Jennifer has suggested taking some time to work things out and there is a possibility of a reconciliation between the couple. However, they have yet to make a final decision about their relationship.
The couple recently decided to put their Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $68 million, hoping for a quick sale. They never quite felt comfortable in the large property with its 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms, as they rarely had all their kids there at the same time. Selling the house is seen as the first step in whatever direction they take regarding their marriage.
Ben, who is still wearing his wedding ring, has been living in a rental home near his ex-wife Jennifer Garner for the past few months. There have been sightings of him moving his things out of the Beverly Hills house, hinting at a potential divorce moving forward.
It was also discovered that neither Jen nor Ben were happy with their marital home for different reasons, with Ben thinking it was too far from his children and Jen feeling overwhelmed by its size. Despite their current living arrangements, Ben appears to be focusing on his work and spending quality time with his kids.
In 2023, the decision was made to list their opulent residence in Bel-Air, California with an asking price of $68 million.
“They really want to sell it. Ben is especially eager to leave the house behind, as it never quite felt like home to him,” a source disclosed. Meanwhile, Jennifer feels that the 12-bedroom estate is just “too big” for her to manage on her own.
After two years of searching, Jennifer and Ben finally found their ideal home and bought it outright, seeming to wrap up their decade-long love story perfectly. However, recent reports suggest that the couple has been leading separate lives following their nuptials at Ben’s Georgia estate on August 21, 2022.
