Continuing to fuel divorce rumors, Ben Affleck was noticeably absent from Jennifer Lopez’s side on the red carpet of her new film Atlas on Monday, May 20.
According to Page Six, Jennifer Lopez appeared at the Los Angeles premiere amid rumors that she and Ben Affleck are having marriage woes.
However, the media outlet also reported that Affleck was seen on the set of his upcoming film The Accountant 2 hours before the premiere. A busy work schedule could be the reason why the Oscar winner wasn’t supporting his wife in person.
Despite Ben Affleck not being present, Jennifer Lopez stunned the red carpet. She wore a black-and-white two-piece ensemble by Greta Constantine. Although she wasn’t wearing her famous green diamond engagement ring wasn’t, JLo did have her wedding band on.
Affleck and Lopez exchanged vows nearly two years ago. The couple had reunited nearly 20 years after they called off their first engagement. Affleck reportedly moved out of the home and is now living in a $100,000-per-month rental. He has also been seen with and without his own wedding band. Lopez also reportedly “liked” an Instagram post about “unhealthy relationships.”
A source recently revealed that Ben Affleck has “come to his senses” about his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
“If there was a way to divorce on grounds of temporary insanity, he would,” the insider explained. “He feels like the last two years was just a fever dream, and he’s come to his senses now and understands there is just no way this is going to work.”
Insider Reveals Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez ‘Taking a Second’ to Figure Things Out
A source told Entertainment Tonight that while things between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seem to be rough, the couple is allegedly trying to work things out.
“Jen and Ben’s relationship is not over yet,” the insider declared. “But they have been staying in separate homes and the tension has been high. They are taking a second to figure out what each of them is going through and wants. Both of them have been very down.”
The source also stated that Affleck’s key priorities are his family and well-being.
Another source told the media outlet that the couple has been through a lot. “They’re not always on the same page. They both have so much going on between taking care of their families and their work commitments and it can be a lot for them.”