When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance nearly 20 years after a broken engagement, fans declared their love story was one for the ages. The former "it couple" of the early 2000s were back together again, and this time they would get it right. Right?!
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Unfortunately for Bennifer fans, there seems to be trouble in paradise. Weeks of reports have pointed to an imminent divorce for the A-list celebrity couple. And evidently, their marriage has been over longer than tabloids have realized.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage has been over 'for months,' a source claims.
Apparently, J.Lo and Ben have been on the outs for a while now. Their marriage has been "over for months," anonymous sources reportedly told Page Six on July 1. Reportedly, they've been apart since March.
However, Bennifer has put on a 'united front.'
Page Six also reported that Ben and Jen "have tried their best to put on a united front" amid their separation. However, Ben reportedly remains "very protective of Jennifer." This seems to align with how the couple has conducted themselves in recent months.
J.Lo and Ben have appeared in public amid split rumors.
On June 12, Jennifer and Ben both attended the eighth grade graduation of his son, Samuel, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. Ben and Jen arrived separately for the event in Santa Monica, California, and they steered clear of each other while there, TMZ reported. Additionally, Ben and Jen were photographed together in Los Angeles since the rumors began.
May is when the media circus began.
Rumors of relationship issues started after Ben skipped attending the Met Gala with Jen, who cochaired the 2024 event, on May 6. By May 16, Us Weekly reported that they were "having issues in their marriage," while TMZ reported Ben and Jen were living separately.
Reportedly, Jen and Ben are selling their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion.
On June 10, a source told People that J.Lo and Ben are selling the $60 million Beverly Hills home they purchased in 2023. Photos of the interior suddenly resurfaced on realty sites like Zillow in early June after disappearing in May 2023 when Bennifer purchased the property, the Daily Mail reported. Ben moved out his belongings while Jen vacationed in Europe, People reported on June 28.
Still, J.Lo sent a touching message to Ben on Father's Day.
They may be splitting up, but Jennifer still posted a shoutout for Ben on her Instagram Story in honor of Father's Day. She shared an older black-and-white picture of the actor, writing, "Our hero," with a white heart emoji. "Happy Father's Day!"
