Loneliness seems to shadow Ben Affleck as he's spotted arriving at daughter Violet's high school graduation celebration without J.Lo as rumor of their separation intensifies despite attempts to brush it off.
- May 29, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck looked somber as he was seen at daughter Violet's high school graduation party on Monday, May 27, without wife Jennifer Lopez amid the couple's alleged marital issues. The 51-year-old actor donned a casual outfit, consisting of a beige blazer, white untucked shirt, blue jeans, and black boots as he celebrated his daughter's big milestone.
Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, who shares Violet, 18, and two other children, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, with Affleck, shared teary-eyed photos from the graduation ceremony on May 20. "Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate," she captioned an Instagram post. Garner, who divorced Affleck in 2018 but maintained a strong co-parenting relationship, was visibly emotional during the ceremony.
Although Jennifer Lopez was notably absent from Violet's graduation festivities, she dropped by to show support for Affleck's other child Fin at a school play earlier this month. Rumors about trouble in her marriage to Affleck intensified as the couple was seen making solo appearances, with Affleck reportedly living separately in a Brentwood, California rental home.
Lopez recently dodged a question about the rumors during a press conference in Mexico for her new Netflix movie, "Atlas", shutting down a reporter's question about marital woes with, "You know better than that." Despite her efforts, insiders suggest that the relationship struggles are real, with one insider telling In Touch, "There's no way it could have lasted."
The absence of Affleck at significant events further fueled the gossip. He was notably missing at the Met Gala, where Lopez was a co-chair, leading to more questions about their relationship status. "Ben not being at the Met Gala with Jen, even though he's got a great excuse, he's working, is causing more questions than either of them want," an insider told In Touch.
The couple, famously known as Bennifer, rekindled their romance in April 2021 and married in 2022, following a previous breakup in the early 2000s. Despite their attempts to make the relationship work, they appear to be struggling to find a balance. A source told OK! that Garner has been encouraging Affleck to try and resolve his issues with Lopez, emphasizing the impact of living in the public eye on marriages.
"She fully supports their relationship and wants nothing more than for him to be happy," the source revealed. "She knows he loves her. He just needed a break from the red carpets and publicity that she craves."
For now, it seems the couple is navigating a difficult phase, with Affleck focusing on his work and children, and Lopez allegedly seeking support from Garner to possibly save their marriage.
