Amidst all the split speculation surrounding Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, a recent incident involving a call from “Jennifer Affleck” on his cellphone seemed to suggest otherwise. In a new picture obtained by Page Six, Affleck was spotted behind the wheel, receiving a call from what appeared to be Lopez. The singer’s contact photo, featuring a smoldering Lopez staring straight at the camera, led some X users to joke that it resembled an AI image. Interestingly, Lopez was sitting beside Affleck in the passenger seat at the time of the call.
The couple was seen leaving a school event in Santa Monica, California, after arriving separately, before heading to enjoy a meal at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Affleck, in his casual attire of a gray tee, jeans, and sneakers, was accompanied by his wife, who was dressed in a tan turtleneck, brown slacks, and a matching coat. This outing came just days after they attended Affleck’s 15-year-old child Seraphina’s school play, which marked their first public appearance together in over a month.
Past History and Relationship
Reflecting on their past engagement from 2002 to 2004, Affleck mentioned the intense scrutiny surrounding their private life as a catalyst for their breakup. Despite their history, the couple reconnected in 2021 and got married in Las Vegas in July of the following year. However, recent sightings of Affleck without his wedding band have sparked rumors of trouble in paradise.
In light of the public’s interest in their relationship, Joy Behar advised Lopez on “The View” to refrain from openly discussing their romance, warning that it could complicate matters if things don’t go well. Co-host Ana Navarro even drew parallels between Lopez and Elizabeth Taylor, mentioning the multiple marriages the Grammy winner has had in the past. With Lopez’s history of failed marriages and Affleck’s previous separation from Jennifer Garner, the couple’s relationship seems to be under intense public scrutiny.
As fans and critics alike continue to speculate on the status of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship, only time will tell if their love can withstand the challenges of Hollywood and public scrutiny.