Jennifer Lopez avoided discussing her current marital issues with Ben Affleck during her recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, where she was promoting her new sci-fi film, “Atlas.” The couple, affectionately known as Bennifer, has been the subject of widespread speculation due to their recent public appearances without each other.
While on the show, Lopez did not directly address the rumors about her marriage. Instead, she reminisced about an earlier moment in her career when she met Barbra Streisand, who commented on her engagement ring given by Affleck years prior. “So that’s a big diamond,” Streisand remarked, prompting Lopez to affirm, “Yes, it is!”, via Page Six.
Despite the couple’s high-profile nature, they have managed to keep their marital challenges under wraps. Sources close to the couple revealed to Us Weekly that Lopez and Affleck have been experiencing difficulties in their relationship for a few months, largely due to Lopez’s increased work commitments and preparations for her upcoming “This Is Me … Live” tour, starting next month in Orlando.
Affleck has reportedly moved out of their shared home several weeks ago but is not planning a separation. The duo was last seen together in good spirits at a school event for their children on May 17, where they were both spotted wearing their wedding rings, although Affleck was seen without his earlier that day.
The history of Lopez and Affleck’s relationship dates back to the early 2000s, following their meeting on the set of “Gigli.” Their initial engagement in 2002 ended with a postponed wedding and a subsequent split in 2004. However, the couple rekindled their romance in May 2021 and secretly married in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a larger ceremony in Georgia a month later. Despite the current turbulence, recent sightings suggest that Bennifer is making efforts to navigate through their issues.