In a stunning flip of occasions, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for the primary time since their divorce submitting. The pair had been noticed collectively on the Beverly Hills Lodge in Los Angeles over the weekend, leaving followers and onlookers inquisitive about the actual causes behind their meetup.
The previous energy couple, who filed for divorce in August after two years of marriage, appeared to place their variations apart for the sake of their blended household. Pictures from the outing, first shared by the nameless movie star gossip account @deuxmoi on Instagram, present Affleck in his signature informal type—a royal blue button-down shirt paired with denims and sun shades—whereas Lopez opted for a black turtleneck and darkish wash flare denims that highlighted her well-known curves.
This household outing is especially noteworthy, nevertheless, given current reviews concerning the couple’s relationships with one another’s kids. In line with Folks journal, a supply beforehand claimed in August 2024 that the Oscar winner had already “not been in contact” with Lopez’s 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, for fairly a while. “The truth that he has not seen her youngsters in a very long time, it’s like he left,” the insider revealed on the time.
Nevertheless, the identical supply identified that Lopez has maintained an in depth bond with Affleck’s kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he shares together with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. “She retains in contact with the youngsters, and she or he’s mother,” the supply added of J-Lo. Her dedication to their blended household has been fairly clear in current months, with Lopez noticed at Samuel’s commencement ceremony in June and bonding with Violet within the Hamptons in July.
Regardless of the challenges of navigating their high-profile divorce, each Lopez and Affleck now appear decided to prioritize their kids’s well-being. As one insider instructed Folks, “Household is essential to each of them, and collectively they had been household individuals — and the connection doesn’t finish.” Throughout happier instances, Lopez even praised Affleck’s parenting abilities publicly. “[Jennifer] went on the market and instructed the world what a fantastic dad he was,” a supply shared. Now, this current outing on the Beverly Hills Lodge may very well be seen as a step in direction of establishing a brand new regular for his or her blended household.
J-Lo and Affleck’s divorce proceedings proceed, with Lopez citing April 26, 2024, because the date of separation. Their $60 million marital mansion is now up on the market, symbolizing the top of “Bennifer 2.0”. Nevertheless, there’s a silver lining. Throughout their time collectively, Lopez reportedly helped Affleck “change into a household man once more,” as one supply put it, an affect that seems to be lasting at the same time as they navigate their separation.
