Ben Affleck, known for his high-profile relationships, has set tongues wagging once again as he was spotted without his wedding ring. This has fueled speculation about marital trouble between Affleck and his wife, Jennifer Lopez. The couple’s rekindled romance, once celebrated as a second chance at love, is now facing challenges that include living separately and enduring intense public scrutiny.
It all started on May 18 when TMZ shared a photo of Affleck inside a car, noticeably ringless. This immediately ignited rumors of a possible split between Affleck and Lopez, who have been married for nearly two years. Fans and onlookers quickly took to social media to express their reactions.
One user commented, “Kinda not surprised. They both need to just learn to be happy on their own.” Another simply stated, “Sorry, but I am not surprised at all!” The sight of Ben without his ring added more fuel to the fire, with comments like, “Oh no, not his wedding ring,” and, “Soooo maybe it’s NOT a rumor,” suggesting that there might be deeper underlying issues.
Amidst the speculation, some users questioned Affleck’s motives, wondering if he was intentionally showing his bare hand. One comment even suggested that Ben should have stayed with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. However, amidst the mix of opinions, there were also sympathetic voices. One fan expressed, “I just hope and pray that she takes a lot of time out for herself and stops rushing into things she doesn’t need to do, especially getting married soon after coming out of a relationship.” Another fan sent well-wishes to both Affleck and Lopez, hoping for a better future for both of them.
Just as the divorce rumors were gaining momentum, a photo surfaced on May 19 showing Ben wearing his wedding ring again while driving in Los Angeles. This unexpected twist came shortly after Ben and JLo were seen together publicly for the first time in 47 days. They were spotted in a parking lot, with JLo carrying a bouquet of flowers and Ben holding some papers after attending an event for Ben’s children, which was also attended by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
Later that evening, Ben was seen picking up JLo and her daughter, Emme Muñiz, outside a school. Ben, with a serious expression, leaned over to open the door for JLo, who sat in the front seat, while Emme got into the back. They then drove away from the school.
While the public continues to speculate about their relationship, these recent sightings indicate that Ben and JLo are still together. As the couple has previously stated, they are no strangers to public scrutiny, which was a contributing factor to their split in the early 2000s.
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