Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted together on Thursday, May 30, attending high school graduation festivities for Ben’s daughter Violet in Los Angeles. Despite recent reports of marriage woes, the couple came together for the sake of their children.
Affleck, 51, carried a large square wicker basket with pink tissue paper as a gift, while Lopez, 54, wore a plunging floral midi dress and sunglasses, keeping a low profile. The “Argo” star looked sharp in a grey suit with an unbuttoned white shirt, while the “On the Floor” singer appeared somber, with her hands in her pockets.
Joining them was Ben’s mother, Ann Boldt, who walked behind the couple. This marked the first time Affleck and Lopez were photographed together since May 19, when they attended a school event for Jennifer’s child Emme in Santa Monica, California. They later had dinner at Soho House in West Hollywood, arriving separately and looking downcast.
The couple’s public reunions have been few and far between. They were last seen together on May 16 at Ben’s child Finn’s school play. During their recent time apart, Affleck’s absence at the Met Gala, where Lopez was a co-chair, raised eyebrows. Lopez walked the red carpet solo, and the couple has since been spotted house hunting separately in Beverly Hills.
Insiders suggest that the couple is headed for a divorce, with Ben having already moved into a rental home in Brentwood, California. “At the end of the day, Ben has to protect himself, and that’s why he initiated the separation,” a source told In Touch. “He’s scared if they stay together, he could seriously self-destruct.”
Despite their efforts to support their children, it appears that Affleck and Lopez are facing significant challenges in their marriage.
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