According to multiple sources, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage is reportedly facing serious challenges, sparking rumors of a potential split.
This week, a new development has fueled further speculation.
Read on for more details.
Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday a bit early with a Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons. The event, held on Saturday, featured some of her closest friends and family members.
While no photos of Lopez herself surfaced, pictures of the gathering quickly gained traction online. The celebration included a horse-drawn carriage, lavish furniture brought in specifically for the occasion, and numerous floral arrangements.
Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, attended the event wearing a blue dress with ruffle details and matching blue shoes.
She was accompanied by a guest in a similar dress and a man dressed in period attire reminiscent of Shonda Rhimes’ hit series.
Although Lopez’s birthday officially falls on July 24th, she celebrated a few days earlier. Lopez and her twins, Max and Emme, were reportedly present, even though they were not photographed at the event.
However, Ben Affleck and his children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, were absent from the festivities.
While Lopez did not share any photos from her birthday celebration itself, she did post a series of pictures earlier in the day.
Her caption expressed her optimism for the day ahead, stating, “Today is gonna be a great day 🤍🙏🏼 Happy Saturday everybody ☀️”
It appears Affleck and Lopez have been celebrating several milestones separately.
Last week, the couple marked the two-year anniversary of their Las Vegas wedding while on opposite coasts.
Lopez was seen biking and driving with her longtime manager and friend, Benny Medina, while Affleck was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a black suit and his wedding ring.
The couple’s second anniversary of their larger wedding, which took place on August 20th, is also approaching.
Rumors suggest that the couple has been living apart for some time. They have listed their $68 million Beverly Hills home for sale, and Lopez recently vacationed in Europe alone.
A source revealed that the couple is “trying to make this transition as easy as possible and be gentle on their children. They don’t want to make things more upsetting than they already have been.”
One child who may be particularly affected by the split is Violet Affleck, who has formed a close bond with her stepmother. A source noted, “Violet and Jen have gotten close throughout Jen and Ben’s relationship, and maintaining that closeness is important to everyone.”
Recently, Lopez posted about a girls’ outing, with Violet sitting in the car alongside her.
The source added, “Ben certainly doesn’t want to cause any strain between Jen and Violet, and he supports them spending time together. It’s a little tricky for him, but both Jen and Ben want all their kids to be happy, regardless of the issues they are facing in their marriage.”
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