As Jennifer Lopez faces rumors of a split with Ben Affleck, the 'Jenny From the Block' hitmaker opens up about slowing her career pace and trying to find balance in her personal life.
- May 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - In recent interviews, Jennifer Lopez has been candid about the significant lifestyle adjustments she has made over the past few years. The "On the Floor" singer, 54, shared with AP News that she "pared down" her work commitments and sought to "slow down more and be home more."
This change began around the time she rekindled her romance with Ben Affleck, whom she married in July 2022.
Lopez explained, "That's what I used to do a lot of. This, this, this, this. That's the truth. As much as it seems like I'm going at a fever pace all the time, I'm actually at half the pace that I was a few years ago."
Despite her efforts to create a more balanced life, recent insider reports suggest that Lopez and Affleck's marriage is on shaky ground.
Rumors of an imminent divorce emerged as Affleck, 51, reportedly had "moved out" and the couple would "likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for."
Following this report, Lopez and Affleck attempted to demonstrate a united front by appearing together on May 17 to attend his child Fin's school play, along with her child Emme, 15. However, this did little to quell the divorce rumors, as further reports emerged stating that Lopez had hired "crisis PR to help navigate" the split, and a divorce filing seemed imminent.
Affleck has been noticeably absent from Lopez's recent promotional events for her movie "Atlas," and he has been spotted without his wedding ring on multiple occasions. Netflix has also reportedly banned any questions about Affleck during promotional events, with a source explaining, "Jennifer doesn't want any more embarrassing questions asked about the status of her marriage."
Despite the ongoing speculation, Lopez's co-stars, including Sterling K. Brown and Simu Liu, have been supportive during the press tour. Brown even expressed disbelief over Lopez's claims of slowing down, calling her a "hustler, baby."
The couple, who initially dated from 2002 to 2004 before rekindling their romance in 2021, have not yet publicly commented on the divorce rumors. An insider did, however, shed light on the situation, stating, "They are taking some space to work out whether or not the relationship is right for both of them." The source added that Lopez has been "ramping up her work commitments" once again, focusing intensely on her career.
As fans of "Bennifer" await further updates, it is clear that both Lopez and Affleck are navigating a challenging period, balancing their high-profile careers and personal lives. Whether their love story continues or comes to a close, it's evident that Lopez will keep pushing forward with the same tenacity and drive that has defined her career.