Ben Affleck’s recent appearance without his wedding ring has fueled rumors of trouble in his marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Their rekindled romance, once seen as a fairy tale comeback, now faces challenges, including separate living arrangements and the constant glare of the public eye. They are also dealing with lingering issues from past relationships.
The speculation began on May 18 when TMZ posted a photo of Ben Affleck inside a car, notably without his wedding ring on his left finger as he adjusted the sun visor. This ringless appearance immediately sparked rumors that Affleck and his wife of nearly two years, Jennifer “JLo” Lopez, might be heading for a split.
Ben Affleck Out Without Wedding Ring, First Time Since Split from J Lo | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/iuW558EA3C
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 18, 2024
Fans and onlookers quickly reacted with mixed feelings. 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 fueled the fire, with comments like, “Oh no, not his wedding ring,” and, “Soooo maybe it’s NOT a rumor,” suggesting there might be deeper issues.
Some fans questioned Affleck’s intentions, with one asking, “Isn’t he showing that hand up on purpose tho?” Another suggested that Ben “should have stayed with Jennifer Garner.”
#BenAffleck's wedding ring found its way back on to his hand, just one day after it vanished right in the middle of his marriage drama with #JenniferLopez.
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 19, 2024
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One commenter was more sympathetic, saying, “I just hope and pray that she takes a lot of time out for herself and stops running into things that she doesn’t need to do, especially getting married soon after coming out of a relationship.” The same user added, “I hope Ben is all right and he gets past all of this, and life goes on for him in a better way. I wish them both the very best of luck in life.”
Another fan was hopeful, stating, “I certainly hope not…I really pray they stay together for the long run. They really love each other, I’m sure!”
Then, on May 19, another photo surfaced showing Ben wearing his wedding ring again as he drove his car in Los Angeles. This happened shortly after Ben and JLo were seen together in public for the first time in 47 days on May 17. 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 leaned over the car’s center console to open the door for JLo, who sat in the front seat, while Emme got into the back. With a serious expression, Ben then drove away from the school.
While rumors about their relationship persist, these recent sightings suggest that Ben and JLo are still together, despite the public scrutiny that, as they have previously said, contributed to their split in the early 2000s.
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I didn’t think it would last. Not surprised