Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s ‘affectionate’ weekend reunion prompts questions about divorce ;
On Saturday, Ben Affleck, 52, and Jennifer Lopez, 55, were photographed having lunch with their kids. It’s the first time the exes have been seen together since the “Dance on the Floor” singer filed for divorce on Aug. 20. Despite paparazzi photos depicting a tense meetup between the pair amid divorce, Page Six claimed Affleck and Lopez were holding hands and kissing inside the Beverly Hills Hotel.
The superstars seemed affectionate and loving at times while dining at the Polo Lounge, but nothing has changed with their relationship status. The divorce is still happening, and if anything, this outing was a good first step in their attempt at a conscious uncoupling after spending the summer apart.
Also, the lunch was addressed by Affleck’s youngest kids Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, and Lopez’s 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. The blended family grew close when Bennifer rekindled their relationship in 2021 and People reports the get-together was for their children.
“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out,” a source told People. “The kids always got along and had fun together. It makes Jennifer happy, to see the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”
Neither Lopez nor Affleck has issued a statement or spoken out about their decision to split. The only clue to mention as to when things went south is in the singer’s divorce filing. She lists their date of separation as April 26. Although the actor was linked to Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy in the wake of their breakup, a rep for Affleck told the “rumors are not true.”
The insider added, “She seems much happier than a few weeks ago. She continues to look for a new home for her and the kids. She’s taking her time.