Amidst the buzzing rumors of divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly no longer on speaking terms, slowing down their potential divorce proceedings.
- August 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once Hollywood's golden couple, seem to be facing significant turmoil in their relationship. Recent reports suggest the duo are no longer speaking while they have been living on separate coasts for months.
The "On the Floor" singer and the Oscar-winning "Argo" star have generated a tidal wave of headlines recently due to rumored issues in their marriage. Affleck reportedly wasn't happy with Lopez sharing intimate aspects of their relationship in her visual project "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story," which premiered on Amazon Prime.
An insider told The Daily Mail, "Ben seeing her spread their love letters on a table for others to read infuriated him. This is when he knew that she put fame above love."
In the documentary, Ben Affleck did look surprised when he first found out J.Lo was showing his love letters to her collaborators. "I did really find the beauty and the poetry and the irony in the fact that it's the greatest love story never told," he told the camera back then. "If you're making a record about it, that seems kind of like telling it."
Unfortunately, the project faced harsh reviews and allegedly cost the couple around $23 million.
Adding to their woes, the couple's $68 million Beverly Hills mansion remains on the market. The duo, who wed in July 2022, originally tried to sell the house off-market but eventually went public with the listing. Sources told TMZ that their recent no-contact phase is slowing down their divorce plans. While they have not hired divorce lawyers, their business managers are reportedly handling the details.
The strain on their relationship also stems from professional conflicts and personal issues. Beyond their real estate troubles and project-related losses, Lopez's liquor brand, Delola, reportedly caused tension due to Affleck's known addiction issues. A close source revealed, "They lost £18 million and [it] ruined Ben's trust in her."
Professionally, both stars remain busy with their respective projects in the film industry. However, questions about their private life linger as they continue to live apart. Lopez has spent much of her summer in the Hamptons while Affleck remains in Los Angeles. Notably, Affleck did not join Lopez for her 55th birthday celebration or their second wedding anniversary.
It seems only time will tell if this high-profile couple will mend their relationship or confirm the speculated separation. For now, their fans continue to dissect every piece of information, eagerly awaiting any updates from "Bennifer."