Ben Affleck was pictured at his $100,000 a month LA rental home on Thursday - amid mounting speculation he has split from wife Jennifer Lopez.
The actor, 51, who was seen frostily reuniting with Lopez, 54. at a school recital later that day, was accompanied by his mother Chris Anne as he arrived at the lavish home after seemingly leaving his $80million marital home in Beverly Hills.
The renowned fast food lover was also getting McDonald's delivery - he has notably been spotted with Lopez picking up food from the eatery on multiple occasions.
Affleck looked somber as he chatted with his mother while running errands from the 10 bedroom, eight bathroom mansion.
Affleck and Lopez reunited for the first time publicly in seven weeks amid reports they are experiencing a rough patch in their marriage.
Ben Affleck was pictured at his $100,000 a month LA rental home on Thursday - amid mounting speculation he has split from wife Jennifer Lopez
The renowned fast food lover was also getting McDonald's delivery - he has notably been spotted with Lopez picking up food from the eatery on multiple occasions
Affleck andLopez reunited for the first time publicly in seven weeks amid reports they are experiencing a rough patch in their marriage
The couple, who wed in July 2022 after rekindling their romance in 2021, almost two decades after calling off their first engagement, put on a united front while attending a school production for his 15-year-old Fin Affleck, who uses the pronoun ‘they.'
An eyewitness told DailyMail.com that 'Ben did not look happy to see JLo as she arrived at a show for one of his kids.'
'When he saw her get out of her car, they did not hug or kiss,' the observer noted.
Despite not engaging in any public displays of affection, the 54-year-old superstar brought his child a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers to celebrate their performance.
The two-time Oscar winner also brought flowers.
An insider told Perez Hilton that 'nothing would have stopped them coming together for the kids' and that 'the marriage drama comes second.'
'They are putting on a united front. Jen showed up with Emme to support Fin. Emme’s super attached to Fin, so it’s only natural that Jen, no matter what she’s going through with Ben, was there,' the source said.
The insider noted that Lopez's 16-year-old, Emme, 'was super excited' and 'jumping for joy over Fin’s performance.'
Affleck looked somber as he chatted with his mother while running errands from the 10 bedroom, eight bathroom mansion
The lavish home is close to the marital home he shared with JLo
The star indulged in some comfort food as McDonalds was dropped off at the home
On Thursday night, the couple, who wed in July 2022 after rekindling their romance in 2021, almost two decades after calling off their first engagement, put on a united front while attending a school production for his 15-year-old Fin Affleck, who uses the pronoun ‘they'
There seemed to be no tension between Lopez and Affleck's son Samuel, 12, as she walked with her arms around his shoulders, at one point.
Prior to their latest sighting, the celebrity couple known as 'Bennifer,' were last seen together seven weeks ago, at the end of March, while grabbing lunch in New York City.
On Wednesday, it was reported that the pair 'just couldn’t make it work' and are headed for a split after less than two years of marriage. A source who spoke with In Touch claimed Affleck has already moved out of their marital home.
'The writing is on the wall – it's over,' the insider stated, adding, 'They're headed for a divorce – and for once, [Ben's] not to blame!'
The source alleged the actor has moved out from the $60 million home he shares with Lopez.
The mother-of-two was seen house hunting in Beverly Hills without Ben on Tuesday.
'He's focusing on his work and his kids now. Ben already moved out and they'll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for,' the insider went on to say.
The insider noted that Lopez's 16-year-old, Emme, 'was super excited' and 'jumping for joy over Fin’s performance'
'They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can't control him, and he can't change her. There's no way it could have lasted.'
Jennifer's decision to release her Amazon Prime documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, in February, which chronicled her love story with Ben, seemingly put a strain on the pair's marriage.
The candid show was the third part of her very public $20 million tribute to Ben, which also consisted of 'his Is Me… Now: A Love Story, a semi autobiographical 'musical rom-com action sci-fi' film and her single, This Is Me... Now.
The source said, 'Ben would never try to stifle [Jennifer]'s dreams or tell her she can’t do something that advances her career, even though she can be quite controlling of him.'
On Wednesday Lopez wore a sporty look while heading to a dance studio. She kept comfortable in a cropped sweater, beige pants and sneakers.
Her honey-toned tresses were pulled into a ponytail and she rocked a pair of hoop earrings.
The day prior the multi-hyphenate appeared to be looking at new mega-mansions.
It has only been a year since Lopez and Affleck bought the $60.85 million, 46,000-square foot abode they currently own.
Prior to their latest sighting, the celebrity couple known as 'Bennifer,' were last seen together seven weeks ago, at the end of March, while grabbing lunch in New York City (seen in January 2024)
The home — referred to as the 'Wallingford estate' — sits on a five-acre promontory and boasts 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms.
Fans have pointed out that the pair have been spending a lot of time apart lately, and attending events without each other.
Lopez was solo for her co-chairing duties at the glitzy Met Gala in New York on May 6, with many surprised that Affleck skipped the event.
Ben is said to have been working on The Accountant 2, but the source said he 'decided to call it quits' on his marriage to the singer.
Meanwhile Affleck was on his own while appearing at The Roast of Tom Brady on May 5th.
During their last outing together the pair appeared strained, with neither cracking a smile as they grabbed lunch at Cecconi's.
Tensions were seemingly starting to bubble to the surface in Lopez's recent documentary, where Affleck admitted he wasn't comfortable with having such a public relationship.
The director confessed, 'Getting back together, I said, "Listen, one of the things I don't want is a relationship on social media.' Then I sort of realized it's not a fair thing to ask. It's sort of, like, you're going to marry a boat captain and you go, "Well, I don’t want the water." We're trying to learn to compromise.'
Throughout the show, Ben makes it clear that he doesn't like shining the spotlight on their love life, calling their private moments 'sacred' and rolling his eyes when he recalls Jennifer sharing all their old love notes with her friends and colleagues.
Meanwhile the Jenny from the Block hitmaker added, 'I don’t think [Ben] is very comfortable with me doing this, [but] he doesn't want to stop me.
Affleck made it apparent in the documentary that the intense scrutiny in the early scrutiny when they were first dating in 2003 caused the couple to split just before they were se to get married.
The actor blamed it on 'the massive amount of scrutiny around our private life.'
The couple's love story started in 2002 when they dated while filming the movie Jersey Girl. They became engaged the following year but broke up in 2004. They then rekindled their romance in the spring of 2021.
Lopez is hitting the road next month with a string of dates across North America in support of her ninth studio album, This is Me... Now; seen in February 2024
The duo married in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a lavish wedding at his Georgia estate on August 2022.
They detailed the highs and lows of their rekindled romance in J Lo's new documentary, yet while she is hellbent on publicly declaring her love, she openly admits Ben is 'uncomfortable' being her muse.
Ben shared: 'Things that are private, I'd always felt are sacred and special because in part they're private... So this was something of an adjustment for me.'
It's not the first time fans have speculated about there being trouble in paradise in the couple's marriage.
In May of last year Ben appeared to slam the car door after Jennifer sat in the passenger seat, causing fans to go in a frenzy on social media.
Fans took to Twitter to comment on the viral clip, noting that he looked 'miserable
It's been a stormy month for Lopez, who was reportedly at the center of crisis talks over her upcoming tour, with organizers keen to pull the plug over poor ticket sales to stave embarrassment - but the singer and her manager refused, insiders have claimed.
Lopez is hitting the road next month with a string of dates across North America in support of her ninth studio album, This is Me... Now.
Lopez's former publicist, Rob Shuter, uttered similar sentiments during an interview with the The New York Post, claiming her mistake was thinking people still care about her love story with Affleck.
'Jennifer’s always been a marketing and PR genius but her biggest miscalculation here is that she thinks the world is still interested in Ben and Jennifer’s love story,' he said.
'But no one cares about Bennifer anymore. The world has moved on.'
Rekindled romance: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the pop culture sphere into a frenzy by rekindling their romance after 17 years apart; Ben and Jennifer pictured on July 3
2001
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001.
The movie, upon its eventual release two years later, won seven Razzies and was branded 'unwatchable' by some critics.
It garnered $7.2m in the box office against a reported $55m budget. Yet all was not lost, as the film brought Bennifer closer together.
The beginning: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001
SEPTEMBER 2002
Reunited: While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl
While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl.
The movie was where their love was cemented and the couple's romance was born.
Their name was in fact born on-set, as Jersey Girl director Kevin Smith said: 'Bennifer' is trending.
'It's a name I first gave the kids during 'Jersey Girl' pre-production, before the world found out they were dating...
'I'd later drop the name in an interview with the @nytimes. Shortly thereafter, it appeared in the article and then entered the vernacular.'
2002 ONWARD
The duo made their red carpet debut at the premiere of her movie Maid In Manhattan.
From red carpet appearances to Juicy Couture tracksuits, they soon became one of the world's most photographed couples thanks to their Hollywood good looks and glamorous style.
NOVEMBER 2002
Engaged: Ben popped the question to Jennifer in 2002 during a visit to see his family in Boston - leading to a delighted surprise; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Ben popped the question to Jennifer with an eye-popping 6.1-carat pink solitaire diamond from Harry Winston during a visit to see his family in Boston - leading to a delighted surprise.
She described the proposal, saying: 'It's just a blanket, a quilt of rose petals, all over the whole entire house. So many candles, and vases, bouquets.
'And my song I'm Glad was playing... I walk in and I was just like overwhelmed. I wasn't expecting it, and I was just like 'Oh my God.''
Ben then revealed his mother Christopher Anne Boldt helped him with the proposal, after which Jennifer said: 'I just started sobbing. Crying. I was like 'Oh! My God!''
She went on: 'I had cried a lot over sadness over the years. And for the first time in my life, I cried incredible purging tears of happiness...
'It was the most cleansing feeling and the most wonderful feeling I had ever had.'
Later that month, Ben appeared in Jennifer's Jenny From The Block music video including one scene - designed to look like a stealth paparazzi video - showing the actor caressing her famous derriere.
Not content with a video cameo, Jennifer dedicated her sensual and gushing track Dear Ben from her third studio album This Is Me... Then to her husband-to-be.
SEPTEMBER 2003
Postponed: Days before their wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Days before their highly-publicized wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement due to increasingly feverish media attention.
Their statement read: 'Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date...
'When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate 'decoy brides' at three different locations, we realized that something was awry...
'We began to feel that the spirit of what should have been the happiest day of our lives could be compromised.
'We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.'
JANUARY 2004
The couple confirmed their split with a simple statement.
Jennifer's representative announced: 'I am confirming the report that Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck.
'At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy.'
2004 - 2005
Later that year, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony, explaining: '[I wanted to] find someone who could make me feel loved and wanted in my loneliest hour...
'Thinking back, maybe deep down I knew that this was a Band-Aid on the cut.'
She married the singer that June and went on to have twins with the star in 2008. She divorced Marc in 2014.
Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018.
Later in 2004, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony and they wed in June (pictured in 2006) Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018
2012
Ben made it clear that they very much remained friends, when he told The Hollywood Reporter: 'We don't have the kind of relationship where she relies on me for advice but we do have the kind of relationship where there'll be an e-mail saying, 'Oh, your movie looks great'...
'I remember when she got American Idol. I said, 'This was really smart. Good luck.''
'I respect her. I like her. She's put up with some stuff that was unfair in her life, and I'm really pleased to see her successful.'
2014
Two years later, Jennifer told Huffington Post: 'I would do it all over again, I think. I really would. Even the relationship part.
'I just feel like everything is part of your story and your journey and is meant to be and helps you grow if you're willing to look at it, and I'm willing to look.'
2016
Struggles: On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair
On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair.
She said: 'I think different time different thing, who knows what could've happened, but there was a genuine love there, We didn't try to have a public relationship...
'We just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids, and it was like, 'Oh my God.' It was just a lot of pressure.'
APRIL 2021
After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez in April.
'We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,' read a statement the pair released at the time.
Done! After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez (pictured) in April
Shortly after, Ben was seen arriving at Jennifer's home in a white Escalade SUV that is said to belong to the Hustlers star. He was later seen being dropped off by the singer's security.
They had also reportedly enjoyed several meet-ups at the the Hotel Bel-Air around the same time.
TMZ reported that Affleck had reached out to J-Lo via email while she was in the Dominican Republic shooting her rom-com Shotgun Wedding earlier this year.
The pair are said to have continued communicating until Jennifer wrapped up filming in late April, with numerous sources stating that they were 'just friends.'
MAY 2021
Ben whisked his former flame Jennifer away on a private jet this past weekend for a romantic getaway trip to a luxury ski resort in Montana, where the actor is understood to own a chalet.
In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, the former couple appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they sat side-by-side in an SUV, with the Good Will Hunting star in the driver's seat, amid rumors he's been spending time at the singer's LA mansion on multiple occasions.
In pictures of the pair arriving back to LA, both Ben and Jennifer looked dressed for comfort as they stood close together while exiting the private plane following the short trip, where they had packed a considerable amount of luggage.
Rekindled: In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, Ben, 48, and Jennifer, 51, appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they then sat side-by-side in an SUV in Montana
Sources claimed to E! that the pair spent 'about a week' together at the club, and they 'were alone' during their stay.
Following their getaway, Jennifer made several trips to Los Angeles to spend time with Ben, before the Academy Award-winner jetted off to Miami, Florida to spend time at Lopez's home.
During his stay in Miami, Ben was seen hanging out on Jennifer's balcony smoking cigarettes before joining the superstar for a gym session.
Sources told In Touch that Ben and Jen 'looked madly in love' during their gym date and 'were clearly picking up where they left off in their relationship years ago.
The insider added: 'They even shared a kiss on the gym floor and were super playful with each other between sets.'
May 31, 2021 - Rekindled romance CONFIRMED
After weeks of speculation and sources claiming the pair had taken their friendship to a 'romantic' level, Ben and Jennifer confirmed the news for themselves during a romantic date night in West Hollywood.
During the outing, Jennifer and Ben had their arms wrapped around one another while waiting to be seated at Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant located at the swanky Pendry hotel
The 51-year-old On The Floor singer had her head nestled into the 48-year-old Academy Award-winner's neck as he held her closely with one arm.
JUNE 2021
Relocating? Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13; Ben and Jennifer pictured in July
Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13.
A source told The Sun at the time that Lopez was 'looking towards LA' and that her Miami house reminds Lopez too much of her ex and Los Angeles is perfect for a fresh start as it's convenient for her TV work and photoshoots, which more often take place on the west coast.
In the meantime, Jennifer hunkered down in her $28million mansion in LA and enjoyed several visits to Ben's Brentwood home throughout the month. He also seen leaving her Bel Air abode on several occasions.
Proving their rekindled passions, Jennifer and Ben were spotted kissing one another on June 15 as they attended JLo's sister Lynda's 50th birthday dinner in Malibu.
Also present were Max and Emme, who Ben was seen bonding with during the family gathering at Nobu restaurant.
SUMMER 2021
Blending families: With their relationship in full force, Jennifer and Ben have been working to blend their families
Further blending their families, Ben and Jennifer decided to enjoy a day out at Universal Studios Hollywood ahead of the Fourth Of July holiday.
The couple, who walked with arms wrapped around one another, were joined by Lopez's twins, as well as Affleck's nine-year-old son Samuel.
They would then jet out of Los Angeles to celebrate the Fourth Of July in the Hamptons, along with Lopez's daughter Emme and a pal.
On Thursday, July 15, Ben was spotted driving his girlfriend around as he helped her on her 'hunt for a mega-mansion' in Los Angeles, according to TMZ, further fueling rumors that she plans to relocate to be closer to the actor.
JANUARY - MARCH 2022
With their rekindled relationship moving from strength to strength, Ben and Jennifer began their 'hunt for a mega-mansion' in the Los Angeles area.
They were photographed on a number of occasions checking out sprawling properties across the city.
In late March, TMZ reported that the happy couple are 'in escrow' on a massive $50M mansion with 10 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms in swanky Bel Air
On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award.
He was seen sitting in the audience with Jennifer's daughter Emme, 14, and his young son Samuel, nine.
Major moment: On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award
APRIL 2022
Following days of speculation - after she was seen with a huge sparkler on her finger - Jennifer confirmed that she was engaged to Ben for the second time in their relationship.
She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring.
Earlier in the day, just hours before the news broke, Ben and Jennifer was captured touring real estate spaces in Santa Monica. The On The Floor singer was NOT wearing her engagement ring at the time.
Emotional: She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring
JULY 16, 2022
Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee.
The Selena actress, 52, confirmed they said 'I do' on her newsletter On The JLo, where she shared details of their intimate wedding held at the Little White Wedding Chapel.
The newsletter was signed 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel's bathroom and photos of J.Lo in her wedding dress.
'We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient,' she wrote in her post.
Just married! Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee
Newlywed bliss! The newsletter was signed 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel's bathroom
'And this was my wedding changing area!' Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror
Blushing bride! JLo wore a quaint white dress in video posted to her newsletter. She appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post
'Exactly what we wanted. Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world. Behind us two men held hands and held each other. In front of us, a young couple who made the three hour drive from Victorville on their daughter's second birthday—all of us wanting the same thing— for the world to recognize us as partners and to declare our love to the world through the ancient and nearly universal symbol of marriage.
'We barely made it to the little white wedding chapel by midnight. They graciously stayed open late a few minutes, let us take pictures in a pink Cadillac convertible, evidently once used by the king himself (but if we wanted Elvis himself to show, that cost extra and he was in bed).
'So with the best witnesses you could ever imagine, a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben's closet, we read our own vows in the little chapel and gave one another the rings we'll wear for the rest of our lives. They even had Bluetooth for a (short) march down the aisle. But in the end it was the best possible wedding we could have imagined. One we dreamed of long ago and one made real (in the eyes of the state, Las Vegas, a pink convertible and one another) at very, very long last.
'When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives. Thank you to the Little White Wedding chapel for letting me use the break room to change while Ben changed in the men's room.
Mr and Mrs: JLo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck'
Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress
VIP! Jennifer's 14-year-old Emme looked thrilled to be attending the nuptials
'They were right when they said, 'all you need is love'. We are so grateful to have that in abundance, a new wonderful family of five amazing children and a life that we have never had more reason to look forward to. Stick around long enough and maybe you'll find the best moment of your life in a drive through in Las Vegas at twelve thirty in the morning in the tunnel of love drive through, with your kids and the one you'll spend forever with. Love is a great thing, maybe the best of things-and worth waiting for.'
The content included a video of Ben preparing for their nuptials inside the chapel's pink bathroom.
'And this was my wedding changing area!' Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror.
Big day: The A-lister took a selfie before a scratched-up mirror as he prepared for his special day
Could be more glamorous! Affleck showed off the pink bathroom he was getting ready in
Jennifer, however, had more luxurious accommodations. She wore a chic yet simple chic dress with her hair styled in waves as she got glammed up inside an elegant bathroom.
'I feel amazing, excited,' Jennifer said before doing several twirls in her dress.
The bride appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post - the sleeveless frock and a more traditional lace garment which flashed some cleavage. She tucked a veil into her cascading waves.
The couple collectively known as 'Bennifer' obtained a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada on Saturday and exchanged vows in a 'super small' ceremony.
Jennifer will also be taking Affleck's last name. The Clark County Recorder's Office shows the pop star will be changing her name to 'Jennifer Affleck.' The marriage certificate, however, has yet to be filed.
Marriage officiants have 10 calendar days to submit the certificate to their office for filing, according to the Clark County Clerk's Office.
Marital bliss: Lopez shared a shot of herself lying in bed to her Instagram Story on Sunday and added the Barbra Streisand track Sadie, Sadie in the background
AUGUST 2022
Ben and Jennifer tied the knot for a second time in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia 'plantation' mansion surrounded by family, friends and A-List celebrities in August of 2022.
The celebrity couple known as 'Bennifer,' wowed the audience with Lopez wearing a stunning white, Ralph Lauren couture gown complete with long train and veil, while Affleck looked sharp in complementary white and black tuxedo.
Photographs shot from above showed the picture-perfect A-listers embracing one another through smiles at a waterside jetty, outside their enormous mansion, and while walking along a snowy white altar set up especially for the day.
Ben and Jennifer tied the knot for a second time in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia 'plantation' mansion surrounded by family, friends and A-List celebrities in August of 2022
The pair's happy reunion came 20 years after they first dated and got engaged, only to call-off their wedding in fall 2003, blaming excessive media attention.
The couple was followed down the aisle after their nuptials by close friends and family, including their children from Jennifer's third husband Marc Anthony, as well as Affleck's first wife Jennifer Garner.
Garner was notable for her absence, with Affleck's brother Casey also declining to attend after saying he had prior parental commitments in Los Angeles.