Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez apparently spent their second wedding anniversary apart, amid rumors that they are headed for divorce.
The Gone Girl star, 51, was spotted smiling in Los Angeles as she headed to her office on Tuesday, July 16, while Jennifer, 54, enjoyed a stroll in The Hamptons with her manager Benny Medina earlier in the day.
The sightings come exactly two years after the couple first tied the knot at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022. They said “I do” again in a more lavish ceremony the following month in Georgia in 2022.
But the duo were spotted on opposite ends of the coast as they celebrated their second anniversary apart.
Ben was seen smiling and dressed again as he arrived at his office in Los Angeles, carrying a large iced coffee and a duffle bag.
Ben Affleck looked dapper as he arrived at his office in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Jennifer Lopez was spotted taking a ride in a classic convertible with her longtime manager, Benny Medina, in the Hamptons on Tuesday.
The star looked dapper in a smart white shirt underneath a sleek navy suit.
The actor was also seen wearing his wedding ring when he arrived at the office.
He had a freshly shaven complexion and a smile on his face as he headed to the parking lot.
Meanwhile, across the country, Jennifer was spotted taking a ride in a convertible with her longtime manager, Benny Medina.
Her manager drove the classic vehicle around the Hamptons while JLo sat next to him with her sunglasses on.
This comes several days after Ben’s daughter Violet Affleck was spotted out with Jennifer.
The duo were spotted walking arm in arm during an outing in Southampton, New York. They were also joined by Violet’s friend, actress Cassidey Fralin.
A source said People Jennifer “seemed very happy to be shopping with Ben’s daughter. She had a big smile on her face.”
A second source shared that the duo were shopping at Roller Rabbit in East Hampton, New York, where they were “surrounded by people” and appeared “unfazed” as they left the store.
Affleck’s wedding ring was visible when he arrived at the office.
Ben looked in high spirits as he walked towards the parking lot wearing a smart white button-down shirt under a smart navy suit.
The outing comes shortly after rumors that Jennifer and Ben are experiencing marital problems two years after they first tied the knot in 2022.
The couple spent the Fourth of July weekend apart, as the This Is Me… Now star celebrated in the Hamptons with family and friends, while the Deep Water actor stayed in Los Angeles.
Ben spent time with his and ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s three children: Violet, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
On Thursday, it was revealed that their $60.85 million Beverly Hills marital home had been publicly put up for sale, according to TMZ.
In June, the couple attempted to quietly sell the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom mansion, but to no avail.
The MLS listing notes that the home was renovated within the past four months, hence the $3 million increase in the sales price.
Earlier this summer, reports surfaced that Jen and Ben had been living apart for “months,” amid speculation they were headed for divorce.
Ben was spotted without his wedding ring on Tuesday and is residing in a rented home near the mother of his children, while Jennifer recently took a solo vacation in Italy.
According PeopleThe Flash star was also spotted unpacking his belongings from his Beverly Hills home.
Affleck’s daughter Violet was spotted with his wife Jennifer Lopez in South Hampton, New York, on Sunday.
“Ben is still living in the rental house in Brentwood. He’s been there for about two months,” a source told the outlet. “He seems to be doing well. He’s been in his office every day and seems focused on work. He’s also spending time with his kids.”
But the Shotgun Wedding actress wished her partner a happy Father’s Day.
“Our hero. Happy Father’s Day,” she gushed alongside a black-and-white photo of Ben with a white heart emoji on an Instagram Story.
The duo also recently attended Violet’s high school graduation together.
Meanwhile, in May, sources told People that Jennifer and Ben’s marriage “isn’t in the best place right now.”
The Monster-in-Law alum shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex Marc Anthony.
It comes amid rumors of trouble in Affleck and Lopez’s marriage; pictured in February 2023
Jennifer was also spotted in the Hamptons on Tuesday as she enjoyed a bike ride.
The actress was photographed still wearing her wedding ring, just as Ben did in Los Angeles.
She was dressed casually in a paint-splattered white jumpsuit and a tank top.
Meanwhile, We weekly said Wednesday that there is “a small hope” that Ben and Jennifer can get back together.
“Jennifer suggested they just take their time to work it out,” the source said.
It was also added that Bennifer 2.0 “has not yet made a decision” regarding the split.
“They’re going through a lot individually and as a couple,” another source told Us. “It may take a while for them to see if this difficult time resolves and they become better people again.”
