Fans of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are abuzz with speculation about the current state of their relationship after the duo was spotted nearly kissing during a recent public appearance. The close encounter, however, stopped short of a full kiss, adding fuel to ongoing rumors.
Initially, Lopez and Affleck, collectively dubbed Bennifer, had called off their engagement in 2003. They reignited the joy of millennials globally by reuniting and tying the knot in 2022.
Two years later, the marriage seems to be the subject of intense scrutiny. Sources close to the couple have suggested that their union may be on the rocks, with claims that Affleck has moved out of the family home. Despite these allegations, the couple has been seen together publicly.
The two were accompanied by Affleck’s mother, Christopher Anne Boldt, during a stroll in Santa Monica on Sunday (June 2). Their behavior during this outing did nothing to quash the circulating rumors of discord.
Footage from the day show Lopez and Affleck leaning towards each other as if to kiss, but instead, their lips merely hovered near each other’s cheeks, avoiding actual contact.
During the outing, Affleck was seen acknowledging the paparazzi with a thumbs-up while walking with Lopez. Although they walked arm-in-arm briefly, there seemed to be a noticeable lack of intimacy between them.
The peculiar nature of their interaction was noted on social media platforms, including X, where a user commented on the awkwardness of their air kiss amidst rumors of marital trouble.
The timing of these events coincides with Lopez’s recent announcement of her tour cancellation. The singer decided to take time off to spend with her children, family, and close friends, citing the decision as absolutely necessary and expressing her devastation over disappointing her fans.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez stated in her newsletter. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time.”
Meanwhile, Lopez recently avoided discussing her relationship with Affleck during a press event for her new Netflix film, “Atlas.” When pressed by a journalist about the possibility of a divorce, Lopez simply replied, “You know better than that.”
The couple had rekindled their romance in April 2021, following Lopez’s split from former baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Whether the latest rumors hold any truth remains to be seen, but fans are certainly watching closely.