Despite speculation about a possible breakup and the cancellation of her tour for family reasons, Jennifer Lopez was once again seen alongside Ben Affleck.
Despite recent rumors of marital issues, Jennifer Lopez (54) and Ben Affleck (51) appeared together again on Sunday. They were photographed attending Affleck’s son Samuel’s (12) basketball game. This marked their first public appearance together since Lopez canceled her tour for family reasons.
The two superstars reportedly arrived separately at the event. Lopez had previously visited a market with her daughter Emme (16). Affleck and Lopez hugged and kissed, though according to US media, not on the lips. Lopez and Affleck reportedly only pressed their cheeks together briefly. The British tabloid “Daily Mail” described it as an “awkward air kiss.” Although they reportedly kissed “only” on the cheek, they appeared in good spirits. Observers also noted that “Bennifer,” as J.Lo and Affleck are affectionately called by their fans, did not enter the sports hall hand in hand. However, they did leave together in the same car.
Breakup Rumors Surrounding Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Samuel is the son of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner (52). The actress was also present at the basketball game, along with Affleck’s mother, Anne Boldt.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck did not fully use their arrival in front of numerous photographers to dispel breakup rumors. These have been circulating for some time, for example when J.Lo attended the Met Gala solo. Additionally, the stars, who have been married since 2022, are reportedly living in separate houses, which may also be related to Ben Affleck’s filming commitments.
Did J.Lo Cancel Her Tour Due to Marital Problems?
On May 31, 2024, Jennifer Lopez canceled her tour. “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken because I let you down,” she wrote on her website. “You should know that I would not do this unless I absolutely had to,” she added.
“Jennifer is taking a break to be with her children, her family, and close friends,” said tour organizer Live Nation. Some observers have seen the cancellation as a sign of a marital crisis.
Jennifer Lopez is “Heartbroken Because I Let You Down”
In her “On The JLo” newsletter, Lopez expressed being “heartbroken” over the tour cancellation, according to “Page Six.” “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken because I let you down,” the 54-year-old wrote, adding, “You should know that I would not do this unless I absolutely had to.” Lopez also promised that she would “make it up” to her fans.
Is a Marital Crisis with Ben Affleck the Reason for the Cancellation?
Tour organizer Live Nation has confirmed the cancellation. In a statement from the entertainment company, it was said: “Jennifer is taking a break to be with her children, her family, and close friends.”
The cancellation of Lopez’s “This Is Me… Live” tour follows weeks of rumors about a marital crisis between the singer and her husband Ben Affleck (51). These rumors first surfaced when Lopez attended this year’s Met Gala solo. Additionally, Affleck is reportedly not currently living in their shared home in the upscale suburb of Beverly Hills. However, US media have also cited Affleck’s filming commitments as a possible reason for the physical separation. Neither Affleck nor Lopez have publicly commented on the current rumors so far.
