Ben Affleck was spotted at his pricey $100,000 per month rental in Los Angeles, adding fuel to rumors of a potential breakup with his wife Jennifer Lopez. The 51-year-old actor was seen reuniting with Lopez at a school event, joined by his mother Chris Anne, after leaving their $80 million Beverly Hills home. Known for his love of fast food, Affleck even had McDonald’s delivered to the luxurious 10 bedroom, eight bathroom mansion. Looking serious, Affleck and his mother were seen running errands and chatting, marking their public reunion after seven weeks of speculation about their marriage troubles.
Ben Affleck was spotted at his luxurious $100,000 per month rental in Los Angeles on Thursday, fueling rumors about his rumored breakup with Jennifer Lopez.
The well-known fan of fast food was seen getting McDonald’s delivered to his place. He has frequently been seen with Lopez at the restaurant grabbing a bite to eat.
Affleck and Lopez made their first public appearance together in seven weeks amidst rumors of marital struggles. The couple, who tied the knot in July 2022 after rekindling their romance in 2021, showed a united front at a school production for Ben’s 15-year-old child, Fin, who prefers the pronoun ‘they.’
According to an eyewitness, Ben seemed a bit displeased upon seeing JLo arrive at the show for his kids. No hugs or kisses were exchanged between them, but the 54-year-old actor did bring a lovely bouquet of sunflowers for their child’s performance, showing his support.
Despite any relationship challenges, a source revealed that they prioritized being there for their kids. Jennifer arrived with Emme to cheer on Fin, as Emme was very enthusiastic and supportive of her sibling’s performance. Regardless of their personal issues, they put on a united front for the sake of their children.
Affleck appeared thoughtful as he conversed with his mother while going about his daily tasks at the sprawling mansion with 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
The extravagant house is situated near the former marital residence he once lived in with Jennifer Lopez.
The celebrity treated themselves to some familiar fast food when a delivery of McDonald’s was brought to their house.
On Thursday night, the couple, who got married in July 2022 after restarting their relationship in 2021, nearly two decades after their first engagement was called off, showed a united front at a school event for his 15-year-old child Fin Affleck, who prefers the pronoun ‘they.’
Lopez and Affleck’s son Samuel, 12, seemed to have a good relationship as she walked with her arms around his shoulders during the event.
The celebrity couple, famously known as ‘Bennifer,’ were last seen together seven weeks ago, at the end of March, while having lunch in New York City.
Recent reports suggest that the couple is on the verge of a breakup after less than two years of marriage. A source told In Touch that Affleck has already moved out of their home.
According to the insider, it is clear that the relationship is over and a divorce is imminent. The source mentioned that this time, Ben is not to blame for the situation.
The source claimed that Affleck has already left the $60 million house he shared with Lopez. On Tuesday, the mother-of-two was spotted house hunting in Beverly Hills without Ben.
The insider further added that Ben is now focusing on his work and kids. He has already moved out, and they might have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.
The person close to the situation mentioned that Lopez’s 16-year-old daughter, Emme, was ecstatic and thrilled about Fin’s performance.
Their love for each other will never die, but she cannot change him, and he cannot change her, so their relationship was bound to end.
Jennifer’s decision to release her documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” on Amazon Prime in February, detailing her romance with Ben, seemed to strain their marriage.
The documentary was part of Jennifer’s broad project dedicated to Ben, which also included a semi-autobiographical film and a new single.
According to the source, Ben would never hinder Jennifer’s ambitions or prevent her from pursuing her career, even though she sometimes tries to control him.
Yesterday, Jennifer sported a casual outfit on her way to a dance studio, wearing a crop top, beige pants, and sneakers. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail, and she accessorized with hoop earrings.
The day before, Jennifer was spotted looking at new huge houses. It has only been a year since Jennifer and Ben purchased their current $60.85 million, 46,000 square-foot home.
Before their latest appearance together, the famous couple known as ‘Bennifer’ hadn’t been seen in public for seven weeks since their lunch date in New York City at the end of March (seen in January 2024).
Their residence, also known as the ‘Wallingford estate,’ is situated on a five-acre piece of land and features 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms.
Fans have noticed that the two have been spending a lot of time apart recently, attending events solo.
Lopez attended the Met Gala in New York on May 6, while Affleck skipped the event, reportedly dedicating his time to working on The Accountant 2 and deciding to end his relationship with the singer.
Affleck made an appearance at The Roast of Tom Brady on May 5th on his own.
During their previous outing together, the couple appeared tense, not sharing smiles as they dined at Cecconi’s.
Tensions seemed to be rising in Lopez’s recent documentary, where Affleck expressed discomfort with their public relationship.
He mentioned, “I don’t want our relationship to be all over social media,” acknowledging the need for compromise in their situation.
Ben emphasizes the importance of privacy in their relationship, calling their intimate moments ‘sacred’ and expressing irritation when Jennifer shares their old love notes with others.
While Jennifer acknowledges Ben’s discomfort with her sharing details, she appreciates his support.
In the documentary, Affleck mentioned that the intense scrutiny they faced in 2003 led to their breakup just before their planned marriage, attributing it to the invasion of their private life.
Their love story began in 2002 during the filming of Jersey Girl, leading to an engagement the following year and a breakup in 2004, before getting back together in the spring of 2021.
Lopez is embarking on a North American tour next month to promote her latest album, This is Me… Now, set to debut in February 2024. Following their Las Vegas wedding in July 2022, Lopez and her partner exchanged vows again in a grand ceremony at his Georgia estate in August 2022. Despite sharing their rekindled romance in a documentary, Lopez is the one vocal about her love while Ben is more reserved, expressing discomfort about being the subject of her affection. Ben admitted that he values privacy and found it challenging to adjust to the public spotlight on their relationship. Fans have previously speculated about issues in their marriage, with a viral clip from last year causing a frenzy on social media. Despite facing challenges, Lopez is determined to proceed with her tour despite concerns about ticket sales. With some critics suggesting that the public interest in the “Bennifer” love story has diminished, Lopez’s former publicist believes she may have overestimated the public’s ongoing fascination with their relationship.