Jennifer Lopez Visits Ben Affleck on His Birthday Amid Breakup Rumors

Jennifer Lopez stopped by Ben Affleck's Brentwood, California, rental house on her husband's 52nd birthday amid ongoing speculation surrounding the status of their marriage. 

By Rachel McRady Aug 16, 2024 4:15 PM
| Updated Aug 19, 2024 10:23 AM
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Watch: Ben Affleck Receives Visit From Jennifer Lopez on His 52nd Birthday
A birthday visit on the block.
 
Despite staying quiet on social media, Jennifer Lopez took the time for an in-person gesture on her husband Ben Affleck’s 52nd birthday.
 
According to photos published by Page Six, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer visited the Oscar winner’s Brentwood, California, rental home on Aug. 15.
 
For the outing, Lopez kept it casual in a tan jacket and wide-legged denim jeans with large hoop earrings and her hair in a ponytail.
 
Notably, J.Lo opted not to post a tribute to Affleck on Instagram for his birthday, instead choosing to share some throwback photos of the Dior outfit she wore on her own birthday celebration in late July.
 
Affleck did not celebrate Lopez’s 55th birthday with her in the Hamptons, amid ongoing speculation of marital struggles between the A-list pair.
 
Before posting a video of herself and pal Stevie Mackey singing a cover of “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” on her actual birthday, Lopez also shared a look into her Bridgerton-themed celebrations, complete with horse-drawn carriages, a live orchestra, multi-tiered cake, stunning Regency-era gowns and a performance by the pop star herself.
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Lopez—who shares twins Max and Emme with ex Marc Anthony—and Affleck—who coparents kids Violet, Seraphina and Samuel with ex Jennifer Garner—haven’t been spotted together in months and have not recently been seen wearing their wedding rings. In fact, the Argo director is staying in the rental after the couple listed their Beverly Hills estate for $68 million.

On July 24, Affleck closed escrow on a five-bedroom estate in Los Angeles, while Lopez finalized the sale of her New York City penthouse that same day, according to multiple outlets. The couple also spent their second wedding anniversary apart, choosing not to mark the occasion on social media.

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Neither Affleck nor Lopez has publicly acknowledged the split rumors, though Lopez was questioned about the status of her relationship with Affleck during a May Mexico press stop for her Netflix film, Atlas.
 
At the time, Lopez shut down the line of questioning, replying to the reporter, "You know better than that."
 
Take a look back at the couple’s decades-spanning romance.

December 2001: Filming Gigli

The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.

October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills

The two are spotted in the city.

November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement

The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.

November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl

The two film the movie in New York City.

November 2002: Leaving MTV's TRL

Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?

December 2002: Red Carpet Debut

The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.

January 2003: Sundance

The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

February 2003: Daredevil Premiere

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.

February 2003: Daredevil Premiere

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

March 2003: Oscars

The two attend the Academy Awards together.

May 2003: Basketball Game

The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.

July 2003: Canada Trip

The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.

July 2003: Gigli Premiere

The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.

August 2003: Gigli Is Released

...it flops at the box office.

September 2003: Wedding Is Off

The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.

October 2003: Baseball Date

The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.

January 2004: It's Over

The two end their engagement.

September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty

They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel

September 2021: Look of Love

There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one! 

September 2021: Back to the Stage

Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.

September 2021: Met Gala Debut

The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.

October 2021: PDA at Premiere

Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.

April 2022: Engaged Again!

Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.

July 2022: Married!

On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

July 2022: Post-Wedding Trip to Paris

The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.

June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous

J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.

February 2024: This Is Them...Now

Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.

March 2024: Jenny on the Block

The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.

August 2024: Divorce

J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.