Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were just spotted together for the first time since the singer filed for divorce. The estranged couple went out for brunch with their children, and photos showed them standing close to each other, looking cordial.
However, according to a report, things got more intimate between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as insiders at the location caught the divorcing duo “kissing and holding hands.”
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Enjoy Brunch With Their Kids Amid Divorce
In a surprising turn of events, Affleck and Lopez went out for brunch with their children on Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Photos show the estranged couple smiling next to each other while surrounded by their kids as they made their way into the hotel.
However, according to Page Six, the pair displayed some major PDA while at the location despite them being in the middle of a divorce. “Ben and JLo are currently at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel holding hands and kissing,” a source told the news outlet. “The kids are with them, but at a separate table.”
The former lovebirds were also seen at some point engaged in what seemed to be a deep conversation while sitting in a car outside the hotel.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Were Joined By Jennifer Garner
Affleck and Lopez were accompanied by their kids from former marriages for their brunch outing. The “Argo” star was with his children, Seraphina (Fin), 15, and Samuel, 12, while Lopez had twins, Max and Emme, 16, with her.
For the outing, Affleck wore a blue button-down shirt and jeans, coupled with Nike shoes, while Lopez donned a black-colored long-sleeved crop top and flared jeans. The pair also wore sunglasses.
Lopez notably further accessorized by rocking her engagement ring on her pinky finger and a “Jennifer” ring on her wedding ring finger. According to Page Six, Affleck’s ex-wife, actress Jennifer Garner, made an appearance at the hotel as she was seen leaving with her kids after having brunch.
Jennifer Lopez Filed For Divorce From Ben Affleck
Lopez and Affleck’s outing comes after the singer filed for divorce from her husband on the anniversary of their 2022 August wedding, after months of speculation. The actress filed the legal document without the help of an attorney.
She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split and did not request spousal support. Lopez also asked the court to deny Affleck spousal support if he requested it in his response to her lawsuit.
According to the “Hustlers” star’s divorce document, she and Affleck did not make any prenuptial agreements before getting married.
This means that all the money they made from the projects they participated in during their short two-year marriage and the businesses they started is considered “community property” to be shared between Affleck and Lopez.
For Affleck, this includes the production company, Artists Equity (AE), which he started with his actor best friend, Matt Damon, in November, shortly after he and Lopez tied the knot, and films such as “Air” and “The Instigators.”
On the other hand, Lopez has assets such as her cocktail brand, Delola, and profits from film projects like “The Mother” and “Atlas” to split with Affleck.
The Actress Did Not Want To File For Divorce But ‘Seemed Relieved’ Afterward
Lopez filed for divorce on what would have been the second anniversary of their beautiful and lavish Georgia wedding, which they had after initially tying the knot and eloping in Las Vegas. A source told People Magazine that Lopez never wanted a divorce, but Affleck left her no choice.
They said, “It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind. She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other.”
The source insisted that Lopez is “not the type to just give up” on anything, much less marriage, but she really had no choice because “it’s been almost torture for her to wait around.” However, now that Lopez has finally filed for divorce, the “Atlas” star reportedly “seems relieved.”
Ben Affleck’s ‘Mood Swings’ Allegedly Contributed To The Couple’s Marital Woes
Amid rumors about why the pair called it quits on their marriage, a source close to the couple suggested that one major factor was Affleck’s tendency to have “mood swings.” Describing the situation, the insider told People that the “Gone Girl” star frequently experienced “big highs,” which were often followed by “big lows.”
After a while, it became clear that “who he said he was and who he turned out to be were two different people.” Another insider alleged that this apparent character flaw not only consistently undermined his relationship with Lopez but also strained his connections with other loved ones. “He doesn’t understand how his bad mood affects people around him,” said the insider about Affleck.
