Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their relationship in 2021, nearly 17 years after their first breakup. The couple eventually tied the knot in 2022 in Las Vegas. According to a source, they are currently facing some issues in their marriage. Affleck and Lopez appeared to have a moment of tension during their recent public appearance on December 29.
While many speculate that this second chance at love might be heading toward another separation, the source also mentioned that they are making every effort to avoid a divorce. It seems the media frenzy, which ruined their relationship the first time, is posing a similar threat this time around as well.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck’s Marriage Reportedly In Trouble
When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck found each other once again, their fans celebrated it as a happy ending for the couple. Lopez and Affleck first entered into a relationship in 2002 but broke up in 2004. They moved on to other relationships, with Lopez marrying Marc Anthony and Affleck starting a relationship with fellow Daredevil actress, Jennifer Garner.
However, in 2021, after their divorces and some broken relationships, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship. Things were going smoothly even after their wedding in 2022. In an interview with People, Lopez shared that their first attempt at a relationship failed because they were “naïve” and made it very public. She added that they are now “older”, “smarter”, and more “experienced” in navigating their relationship this time around.
However, the marriage seems to be heading into troubled territory, as a source revealed that the Justice League actor had a quick outburst. The source shared that The Mother actress immediately defused the situation. They added that Affleck reached his breaking point when he didn’t want to do something Lopez wanted. The source told In Touch Weekly:
“It was a quick outburst. Within minutes, she had defused the situation and things calmed down. Ben is usually happy to accommodate what his wife loves, like going out and being photographed, but there are times he hits his breaking point.”
The source also shared concerning news that Lopez was seen alone on the beach the day after this spat. They noted that the couple “couldn’t handle the pressures of the spotlight” the first time, and the “same issues are starting to get to them again”.
However, the source shared that Jennifer Lopez is determined to do everything in her capacity to avoid a fourth divorce. She also doesn’t want to ruin the beautifully blended family, which includes her two children with Anthony and Affleck’s three children with Garner.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Are Repeating Old Mistakes
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were among the first victims of tabloid notoriety. Every aspect of the couple’s life, from vacationing on a yacht to pumping gas, became paparazzi shots. Lopez reflected on their tabloid-era relationship in an interview with InStyle, calling it “crazy”. She shared that back then, people believed everything they read in the tabloids, which were mostly false or only a third of the truth. The Hustlers actress told InStyle (via news.com.au):
“Now at least I can show you who I am a little bit. Back then you just believed anything you read on the cover of a tabloid. Many times it wasn’t true, or it was like a third of the truth.”
However, it seems that Lopez has forgotten the issues with the media and is once again sharing everything about her relationship with Affleck publicly. She is set to release the song This Is Me… Now, inspired by her relationship with the Gone Girl actor. She also keeps her Instagram feed updated with her life updates. The source shared with In Touch that Affleck, who is generally supportive, is growing tired of it.
Working together also took a toll on their relationship the first time. Their project Gigli in 2003 didn’t fare well at the box office, also straining their relationship. Despite these past issues, Affleck is currently producing the movie Unstoppable: The Anthony Robles Story, in which Lopez is starring.
