Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck spotted kissing, holding hands in their first outing since filing for divorce
In the picture Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Have Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their relationship? The couple recently made an appearance together for the first time since she filed for divorce marking a significant moment for the couple.
JLo and Affleck were spotted kissing and holding hands
Some of the images of their outing together were shared on social media. The duo appeared to be out with their blended family on Saturday, where they were even spotted kissing and holding hands with each other. Fans got excited to see the two together, presumably looking happy and relaxed but sources close to the couple told PEOPLE that fans should not get excited or raise their hopes.
“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out. (Jennifer) is trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably,” a report in People quotes an insider as saying.
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez spotted together for first time since divorce filing on outing with their kids pic.twitter.com/t8XI5AfeT2
“A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn't want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority,” they added.
The estranged couple was reportedly spotted arriving at a Los Angeles hotel with their children. They were accompanied by his children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner – 15-year-old Seraphina and 12-year-old Samuel – as well as Jennifer Lopez's 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. The pair was also photographed inside an SUV, with Affleck behind the wheel and Lopez seated beside him.
Bennifer split 2.0
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, 2024, a little over two years after their marriage. The couple had rekindled their romance in 2021 after a gap of 20 years. In her filing, she indicated that the couple had been separated since April 2024.
Saturday’s family outing comes just a week after Jennifer Lopez attended the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival's premiere of Unstoppable alone. The film has been coproduced by Ben Affleck and his pal Matt Damon who attended the event with his wife and JLo.
Despite their personal issues, director William Goldenberg emphasized that the focus remained on the film. "It's always been about the movie," he said, adding, “We just kept it about the movie. We just kept her eye on the prize.”