After Rumors Of Public Kissing, There's New Reports On Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck's Divorce

By RAKESH KUMAR Sep 16, 2024, 09:09 IST

If you think Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are on the road to marital reconciliation, it sounds like you might want to hold your horses — for now.

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Quick recap (as if you need it): Last month, Ben and Jen filed for divorce after reuniting in 2021 and getting married the following year. As you probably know, this was their second go-round together after being in a relationship from 2002 to 2004.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez pose together on a red carpet, with Jennifer in a chic, revealing outfit and Ben in a formal suit

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Since then, we've received a few updates about what's going on — official and otherwise. J.Lo posted some commemorative thirst traps despite reports that she was feeling "some bitterness" about the split...

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...And she was also recently spotted holding hands with Ben's BFF Matt Damon.

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Fast-forward to this weekend, when reports emerged that Ben and Jen were seen "kissing" at a family brunch — leading many to speculate online that, despite the divorce reports, maybe there was hope for their love after all.

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According to a new report from People, however, that doesn't exactly seem to be the case.

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"They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out," a source told the publication about the public outing, adding that Jennifer is "trying to be friendly with Ben."

Ben Affleck in a black tuxedo and Jennifer Lopez in an elegant rose-patterned off-shoulder dress pose together at a glamorous event

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"They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez share a kiss. Affleck is in a black suit, and Lopez is in a strapless dress. They are at a red carpet event

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"A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn't want to be selfish about it," the source added. "The kids always got along and have fun together."

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"It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority."

Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet in a strapless gown, hair in a high bun, wearing statement earrings and a necklace

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