In a somber appearance, actor Ben Affleck, 51, arrived at his daughter Violet's high school graduation party on May 27 without his wife Jennifer Lopez, giving rise to speculation about the state of their marriage. Despite the absence of his partner, Affleck proudly sported his wedding ring from Lopez as he celebrated his eldest daughter's milestone.

Wearing jeans, an untucked white shirt, and a tan sport coat, the Argo star seemed glum and failed to crack a smile for the awaiting paparazzi. Walking alone past a line of cars, Affleck's demeanor reflected the ongoing turmoil in his personal life.

Violet's graduation marked a significant moment for Affleck's family, as the 18-year-old is set to start college in the fall. Proud ex-wife Jennifer Garner had previously shared the news on Instagram with a series of emotional photos, while Affleck remained absent from the pictures.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez recently returned to Los Angeles following a promotional trip to Mexico City for her new Netflix film, Atlas. Photographed running errands on May 24, Lopez was seen without her husband by her side. During a panel discussion in Mexico City, Lopez had to address a reporter's question concerning the state of her marriage to Affleck.

Insiders have recently revealed that despite Affleck's absence from public events, he has been focusing on his work and children. In fact, he has already moved out of their shared residence, and there are talks of selling the dream house they had spent two years searching for. While the couple will always have love for each other, it appears that their differences may be irreconcilable.

The couple's relationship was the subject of further speculation when Affleck did not accompany Lopez to the Met Gala on May 6, even though she was a co-chair of the event. This raised eyebrows as their high-profile appearance was anticipated but did not materialize.

In mid-May, Lopez was seen house hunting in Beverly Hills without Affleck, despite their previous purchase of a $60 million estate in May 2023. Two days later, Affleck was seen leaving a rental home in Brentwood, California.

However, the couple did reunite for their children's events. They attended their child Fin's school play together on May 16, and once again on May 19 to support Lopez's child Emme. Their last public appearance together was photographed as they went to dinner at Soho House in West Hollywood.

Affleck and Lopez reconciled in April 2021, shortly after her split from then-fiancé Alex Rodriguez. They eloped to Las Vegas in July 2022 and had a formal wedding in August of the same year. This marked a second chance for the couple, who had previously called off their wedding in 2003 and ended their relationship in 2004.

As rumors persist regarding the current state of Affleck and Lopez's marriage, fans and followers await further updates on the couple's next steps and whether their love story will once again face uncertain times.