Ben Affleck and his "estranged wife" Jennifer Lopez seem to be on two different planets these days. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning actor looked far from thrilled on Thursday as he was spotted leaving his Los Angeles office in a dark suit with a white shirt. The father of three carried an iced coffee in one hand and a duffel bag in the other.
Meanwhile, Lopez, 54, was all smiles in a new skincare tutorial shared on her JLo Beauty Instagram page the same day. The "Atlas" actress had no makeup on as she sat in the dressing room of her $60M mansion, from which Ben moved out earlier this year.
These images emerged after reports from People claimed that Affleck has moved his belongings out of the Bel-Air home amid ongoing divorce rumors.
Affleck's somber demeanor contrasts sharply with Lopez's upbeat mood. In her recent clip, she appears in ivory silk lingerie, encouraging fans to make the most of her serum, even suggesting using it on arms and chest. She ends the tutorial on a high note, wishing her fans a "great day." The caption read, "Get every last drop out of every day @jlo. Make it a great one by starting off with That Limitless Glow Sheet Mask, infused with an ounce of our iconic JLo Glow Serum ✨."
Amid constant rumors of an impending divorce, Affleck continues with business as usual. He was seen collecting his belongings from their shared mansion in Beverly Hills, which the couple put on the market for $65M in early June. Ben now resides in a $100K-a-month home near his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Despite the separation, Lopez remains busy and positive. She recently enjoyed trips to Paris and Italy with close friends. She’s also focusing on her career, with two upcoming movies for Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, "Unstoppable" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman."
A source told DailyMail.com that Jennifer is "over" trying to make her marriage work, describing Ben as "grumpy and negative" like Oscar The Grouch from Sesame Street. Despite her sadness, Lopez is moving forward, focusing on her twins Max and Emme, and planning a tour for the summer of 2025.
Lopez is shocked by the bad press but determined to push through. Her close friends, including stylist Shawn Barton and vocal coach Stevie Mackey, have been supportive during this challenging time.
The once jovial Ben Affleck, who used to smile at fans and show public affection for Lopez, now appears weighed down by career pressures. He’s currently filming "The Accountant 2," which demands long hours and intense focus.
Jennifer, on the other hand, has cleared her summer schedule to re-examine her life and make new plans. Despite the emotional toll, she remains an A-list star, receiving praise for her work ethic and creativity, especially on her latest project, "Atlas."
The end seems near for Bennifer 2.0, but both stars continue to prioritize their children and careers. Their split, while painful, appears to be handled with mutual respect and a focus on moving forward individually.