Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for the second time amid their divorce battle, days after their “tense” lunch in Beverly Hills.
According TMZThe estranged couple were spotted together on Tuesday night as they attended their children’s back-to-school night in Los Angeles.
Lopez shares twins Max and Emme, 16, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children (Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12) with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 52.
Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, “got along really well and were very cordial” as they toured the campus with their children.
But despite their friendly facade, the outlet’s source claimed that a reconciliation is not on the horizon for the A-list couple and that they are still planning to divorce.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for the second time amid their divorce battle, days after their ‘tense’ lunch in Beverly Hills; seen in January 2024
According to TMZ, the estranged couple was spotted together on Tuesday night while attending their children’s back-to-school night in Los Angeles; seen on Saturday with Ben’s sons, Samuel and Finn
Lopez officially filed for divorce from Affleck on the second anniversary of their nuptials in August 2022, after months of speculation about the split.
She cited the date of separation as April 26, 2024, and it was reported that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement when they tied the knot in July 2022.
In June, they put their marital home up for sale, valued at $68 million.
Ben has since moved into a $20 million bachelor pad in Pacifica Palisades, located just down the road from his ex Garner’s home, while JLo has been touring lavish properties in Los Angeles in recent weeks as she tries to move on from the Argo star.
Over the weekend, the duo surprised fans by reuniting for the first time since filing for divorce.
On Saturday, Affleck and Lopez took their children Max, Emme, Samuel and Fin to the Beverly Hills Hotel for lunch.
At one point, Affleck leaned in to talk to the Maid in Manhattan star while gesturing with his arms as they walked toward the hotel entrance.
The exes were later photographed engaging in what appeared to be a tense conversation inside Affleck’s vehicle in the parking lot after the family meal.
At the end of the brunch, Ben’s ex Jennifer Garner arrived to pick up her and Affleck’s two sons, Fin and Samuel, while the Bennifers left together.
JLo and Ben ‘got along really well and were very cordial’ as they toured the campus accompanied by their children; seen in 2021
On Saturday, Affleck and Lopez took their children Max, Emme, Samuel and Fin to the Beverly Hills Hotel for lunch.
Affleck notably wore her engagement ring from Ben on her pinky finger, along with a gold band with the word “Jennifer” on her ring finger.
Although the photos portrayed a frosty reunion between the pair, Page Six wildly claimed that Affleck couldn’t keep his hands off her as they dined at the posh hotel.
It was also claimed that Ben “kissed” Jennifer because he is still “attracted” to her.
The outlet’s source explained that their children were also nearby at the restaurant, “but at a separate table.”
DailyMail.com has reached out to representatives for comment on the shocking PDA claims but has not received a response.
However, PEOPLE insisted the divorce is still on, even though PageSix claimed the exes were hugging and kissing.
Lopez is reportedly “trying to be friendly” with Affleck for the sake of their children.
A source told PEOPLE: “They all got together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out. (Lopez) is trying to be friendly with Ben. However, they are still moving forward with the divorce.”
The source added: “A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always get along and have fun together. It makes her happy to see the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”
At one point, Affleck leaned in to talk to the Maid in Manhattan star while gesturing with his arms as they walked toward the hotel entrance.
The exes were later photographed engaging in what appeared to be a tense conversation inside Affleck’s vehicle in the parking lot after the family meal.
The singer/actress split from Affleck in April after less than two years of marriage, and filed for divorce on August 20.
Lopez was engaged to Affleck in the early 2000s, but the relationship ended shortly before they were due to marry.
They got back together in 2021 before tying the knot in two ceremonies in 2022 – one in Las Vegas and one in Georgia. The divorce filing came exactly two years after the couple’s extravagant second party on August 20, 2022.
The paperwork lists the official date of their separation as April 26, 2024. A source previously told PEOPLE that Jennifer made the decision to file for divorce because she knows it’s time to “move on,” but she’s still very “sad” that the marriage is over.
The source explained: “(She knows) it’s time to move on” for a number of reasons… She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any indication that he wants to continue their marriage. He hasn’t shown any commitment or interest in making their marriage work. It’s gotten to the point where she just needs to take care of herself.
