Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Put Their Children First Amid Divorce Speculation
ICARO Media Group
Jennifer Lopez, 55, was spotted visiting Ben Affleck's rental home in Brentwood, Calif. on late Sunday afternoon, signaling their commitment to prioritizing their children amidst their rumored divorce. The singer, who had taken Affleck's son Samuel out for a day of shopping, arrived at the property solo and stayed for close to five hours.
Lopez sported a casual yet stylish white linen jumper, paired with sneakers, a small purse, large hoop earrings, and sunglasses. With her caramel-colored hair straight and minimal makeup, she exuded effortless charm. Her driver had dropped her off earlier in the day, and though they returned to retrieve her at 8 p.m., she didn't emerge from the house until around 9:45 p.m.
The celebrity couple, whose marriage is said to be on the rocks, appear to be putting their children's well-being first. Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck co-parents 18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
Earlier on Sunday, photographers caught Lopez and Emme arriving at Garner's house, also located in Brentwood. After a 15-minute visit, Lopez emerged with Samuel, who was dressed in a navy blue graphic T-shirt, black jeans, and sneakers. It is believed that Emme was dropped off to spend time with Seraphina.
Lopez and Samuel embarked on a shopping spree, with paparazzi capturing heartwarming moments of the two walking arm in arm. They first headed to Neiman Marcus, where they spent about an hour, and Samuel was later seen carrying a bag of Creed cologne from the department store. The duo then visited Century City Mall, where they stayed for almost three hours and left with several shopping bags.
During their mall outing, a curious paparazzo asked Lopez if she was shopping for Affleck's upcoming birthday, to which she simply laughed, leaving the question unanswered. After their shopping excursion, Lopez returned to Garner's residence, dropping off Samuel and picking up Emme.
The ongoing speculation about the couple's marriage came into focus in early May when Affleck did not accompany Lopez to the Met Gala. Throughout the summer, the pair spent most of their time apart, including their second wedding anniversary and Lopez's birthday. Photographs have revealed that they have been inconsistent about wearing their wedding rings, and Lopez was recently caught "liking" an Instagram post about unhealthy relationships.
Despite their marital residence in Beverly Hills still being on the market, Affleck has purchased a new home in Pacific Palisades, while Lop