AceShowbiz - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship is in the spotlight again, but not for the reasons their fans hoped for. With both celebrities stepping out without their wedding rings, speculation about their marital status has reached fever pitch.

Nearly two weeks after celebrating her 55th birthday with a "Bridgerton"-themed bash in the Hamptons, Jennifer Lopez returned to Los Angeles, notably without her wedding ring. This outing in Beverly Hills, where she donned beige linen slacks and a black tank top, fueled rumors of a split with her husband, Ben Affleck. Lopez was seen with her child, Emme, accessorizing with large sunglasses, a wicker purse, and a ring-free finger.

Similarly, Affleck, who shares three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, was seen both on the West Coast and debuting a faux hawk haircut without his wedding ring. These sightings come amid reports that the couple, who tied the knot in 2022, have been spending increasing amounts of time apart.

On August 4, Jennifer Lopez had not only removed her wedding ring but was also spotted checking out a $68 million mansion in Beverly Hills, further fueling rumors. Lopez looked somber and was seen wearing a plunging black top and high-waisted cream trousers.

The pair's relationship has been a subject of intense scrutiny, especially with claims from sources like DailyMail.com that divorce documents have been "finalized, but not yet turned in." Reports indicated that they are "no longer on speaking terms," a sentiment echoed by their sightings without their wedding rings and continued separate activities.

Despite these speculations, neither Lopez nor Affleck has publicly commented. Instead, they let their actions speak: Lopez switching her engagement ring to her right hand, Affleck investing in a new $20.5 million mansion on the day of her birthday, and the couple selling their Beverly Hills mansion for $68 million.

The couple was last publically seen together in March before spending the summer apart. Jennifer largely stayed on the East Coast while Ben remained in Los Angeles, a stark departure from their previous united front. Friends and insiders suggest that philosophical differences and challenges in their lifestyles have significantly strained their relationship.

While fans continue to hold out hope for reconciliation, the current signs point to an imminent separation. The Hollywood couple, who thrived together in the early 2000s and rekindled their romance two decades later, might be approaching the end of their high-profile union.