Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s recent reunion at the Beverly Hills Hotel reportedly involved a tense conversation. The couple, who are navigating their divorce, was accompanied by their children. Their interaction, under the public eye, highlighted the ongoing challenges in their relationship as they attempt to co-parent.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted together for the first time since filing for divorce, having what seemed to be a tense conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday.
The 53-year-old Batman actor, Ben Affleck, leaned in closely to speak with Jennifer Lopez, 55, while gesturing with his arms. Later, as they sat in their car, Jennifer appeared to wipe away tears. The exchange occurred in the presence of Ben’s children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner—Finn, 15, and Samuel, 12—and Jennifer’s 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, from her marriage to Marc Anthony. Ben also shares an 18-year-old daughter, Violet, with Garner.
The meeting between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez follows recent public interactions involving Ben and Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana. Ben was seen planting a kiss on Luciana, while Damon was spotted holding Jennifer’s hand shortly before.
Jennifer Lopez radiated movie star glamour in a chic black cropped sweater and skintight flared denim as she walked alongside Ben Affleck at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Her sandy blonde hair was styled in loose waves, framing her flawless face, which was complemented by vintage glasses. Jennifer wore her engagement ring from Ben on her pinky finger and a gold ‘Jennifer’ band on her wedding finger. Amid separation rumors, Ben was occasionally seen without his wedding band, while Jennifer was sometimes spotted wearing hers, fueling speculation.
Ben Affleck kept it casual in a blue shirt and matching denim, finishing his look with his signature Nike high-tops. This reunion follows Jennifer Lopez’s visit to her estranged husband’s favorite fast food spot, Jack in the Box, in Los Angeles. Seen in the drive-thru, Jennifer appeared ready for a cheat meal, which seemed inspired by Ben’s recent food deliveries to his new bachelor pad. Despite their official split last month, these actions reflect their ongoing connection.
Fast food has been a staple in JLo and Ben Affleck’s relationship, with the couple famously visiting McDonald’s three days in a row during their second attempt at romance last year. Ben’s connection to Jack in the Box is also notable. In August 2018, he made headlines when his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, drove him through the fast food chain’s drive-thru before taking him to rehab for the third time. Just days earlier, Ben was spotted at another Jack in the Box in Santa Monica with Playboy model and former girlfriend Shauna Sexton.
JLo’s fast food pit stop follows a public moment with Matt Damon, 53, where they were seen holding hands at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday night.
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon were seen engaged in a serious, 20-minute conversation at the Toronto International Film Festival, with their heads close together. Reports suggest Lopez was keen to discuss her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, with Damon, but sources claim Damon was uninterested in the topic. An insider told Newsafro.com that “Matt Damon shut down any attempt that JLo made to discuss Ben at the premiere.”
The source noted, “It was her timing that was so awkward because she would have known that pulling Matt aside at the event to have an intimate talk was going to get picked up and go viral.” They added, “Her whole hand on his hand was a nice touch—but he was not having any of it.”
Matt Damon reportedly told Jennifer Lopez that he was glad she was doing well and appreciated her participation in the film, but he made it clear he wasn’t there to discuss Ben Affleck. Jennifer and Ben legally separated on April 26, and Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Following the filing, there was speculation that Ben might be dating RFK Jr.’s daughter, Kick Kennedy, after they were seen together on several outings in Los Angeles.
Ben Affleck’s representative has firmly denied the reports of his rumored relationship with Kick Kennedy. Meanwhile, the exes are facing challenges selling their $68 million marital home. Purchased for $60.8 million in May 2023, the Beverly Hills mansion was listed for sale in July 2024, just a month before Lopez filed for divorce. Crestview Manor features a 38,000 square foot main house with 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms, a 5,000 square foot guest penthouse, a two-bedroom guardhouse, a caretaker house, and a 12-car garage.
The amenities at Crestview Manor include a bar, home gym, sports lounge, boxing ring, basketball and pickleball courts, and parking for 80 vehicles. Ben Affleck has since purchased a new bachelor pad for $20.5 million in Brentwood, closing escrow on July 24—Jennifer Lopez’s birthday. Meanwhile, Lopez has been seen touring two luxurious properties in Beverly Hills. In her divorce filing, Lopez listed the separation date as April 26, 2024, and described their assets as “unknown.”
Under California state law, only the income and assets acquired during their marriage are considered community property and subject to division. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met on the set of Martin Brest’s Gigli in 2001 but called off their wedding just three days before it was to take place in 2004. They each moved on to marry others: Jennifer wed Marc Anthony in 2004, and Ben married Jennifer Garner in 2005.
After ending their previous marriages, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance in 2021. They first married in a low-key Las Vegas chapel ceremony in July 2022, followed by a more elaborate celebration at Ben’s estate in Georgia the following month.
