Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, have recently addressed rumours about their relationship status, confirming that they are not getting back together and are instead planning an amicable split. This announcement comes amidst widespread speculation and media frenzy regarding their future.
The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 after nearly two decades apart, has been a focal point of public attention. Their renewed relationship, often referred to as “Bennifer 2.0,” captivated fans and media alike, leading to constant scrutiny of their personal lives.
Sources close to the couple revealed that the decision to split was mutual and made after lengthy discussions. “They are not getting back together,” said a source from Fox News. “They’re not trying to work it out,” the source continued.
Both Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been staying separate for over a month or two and they celebrated their second wedding anniversary staying apart from each other. Lopez is staying in Hampton to avoid Los Angeles and Affleck is living in Brentwood rental in LA. A mutual source familiar with their relationship status confirmed that both the actors “have no plans to announce that they aren’t a couple right now.” “They have zero plans to announce this anytime soon.”
Affleck and Lopez first began dating in 2002 and quickly became one of the most high-profile couples in Hollywood. Their engagement in 2003 was met with intense media coverage, but they called off their wedding in 2004 and subsequently ended their relationship. Their unexpected reunion in 2021 was seen as a second chance at love, sparking hope among fans that they would stay together this time.
As they move forward separately, both Affleck and Lopez are expected to focus on their respective careers. Lopez was lately seen in a Netflix film Atlas, while Affleck is set to direct and star in several upcoming projects including, The Accountant 2.
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