On Monday, Jennifer Lopez was observed arriving at the Los Angeles offices of her former spouse, Ben Affleck, which serve as the headquarters of his production company. The 56-year-old recording artist and actress attended the meeting in the company of director Ridley Scott, known for his work on the Gladiator franchise and the Alien series, and recognized as one of the most commercially successful filmmakers in the industry.
Ms. Lopez was attired in a burgundy velour ensemble consisting of a cropped jacket and wide-leg trousers, accessorized with a crocodile-embossed leather clutch. The visit has prompted speculation regarding the potential for a renewed professional collaboration between Ms. Lopez and Mr. Affleck.
The appearance further follows public disclosure that Ms. Lopez continues to reside in the $68 million Bel-Air estate she formerly shared with Mr. Affleck, notwithstanding that the property was listed for sale one year prior.
Ms. Jennifer Lopez appeared in her signature glamorous style, with a smoky eye and her hair styled in loose, beach-inspired waves. She carried eyeglasses in her hand and accessorized with prominent gold rings. The actress, known for The Wedding Planner, initially met director Ridley Scott in the parking garage, where she also exchanged pleasantries with an unidentified woman. Upon departure, Ms. Lopez smiled warmly and gave Mr. Scott a side embrace before exiting the premises.
Mr. Ben Affleck, who was reported to appear somber during a separate public outing in Hollywood the previous day following his participation in a Dunkin’ commercial, did not attend the meeting with Ms. Lopez and Mr. Scott. Days earlier, Mr. Affleck was observed shopping with his 13-year-old son, Samuel, while Ms. Lopez had likewise been seen shopping with Samuel, her former stepson.
Ms. Lopez and Mr. Affleck were married in 2022, with their divorce finalized in January 2025 after Ms. Lopez filed for dissolution of marriage in August 2024 on their second wedding anniversary. During their marriage, Ms. Lopez became stepmother to Mr. Affleck’s children—Samuel, Fin (16), and Violet (19)—whom he shares with former spouse Jennifer Garner. Ms. Lopez is also the mother of 17-year-old twins, Emme and Max.
Despite their divorce, Ms. Lopez is reported to maintain a close relationship with Mr. Affleck’s children. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight earlier this year, Mr. Affleck stated: ‘For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, great to my kids, [and has a] great ongoing relationship with them.’ He further praised Ms. Lopez’s twins, remarking: ‘I love her kids. They are wonderful. She is enormously important, [a] tremendous person of a lot of integrity whom I adore and am grateful to.’
Previously, in 2023, Ms. Lopez addressed the challenges and fulfillment of creating a blended family, stating in an interview with Today: ‘We moved in together, the kids moved in together. So it’s been…a really kind of emotional transition. But at the same time, like, all your dreams coming true and it’s just been a phenomenal year. Like, my best year, I think, since my kids were born.’#newsafro_
