Jennifer Lopez’s reunion with husband Ben Affleck came to an abrupt end shortly after they left their daughter’s high school graduation party at ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house on Thursday.
The 54-year-old singer and actress and the 51-year-old Air filmmaker were spotted leaving together in a black Cadillac Escalade and heading to the $100,000-a-month rental mansion where Affleck has been staying alone after, according to reportedly moved away. his marital home.
But after arriving at the rented house, Jennifer was seen immediately climbing her staircase with her assistant and walking away, leaving Ben behind, viewers said.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Lopez and Affleck for comment.
It was initially unclear whether the couple would have a more substantial reunion when they joined forces Thursday to help Ben’s daughter, Violet, 18, celebrate her high school graduation.
Jennifer Lopez’s reunion with husband Ben Affleck came to an abrupt end shortly after they left their daughter’s high school graduation party at ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house on Thursday.
After arriving together at the rented house Ben has been staying at in recent weeks after supposedly moving out of his marital home, Jennifer left alone, according to viewers.
Jennifer and Ben looked stony as they got out of their car when they first arrived at the prom.
They were also later photographed leaving the party together in Affleck’s BMW as they headed to his rental apartment before going their separate ways.
Their reunion, and subsequent dispersal, comes nearly two weeks after Ben and Jennifer were last seen at a movie event with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, on Sunday, May 19.
As they arrived at the party with Batman actor Christopher Anne Boldt’s mother, who goes by ‘Chris’, the couple projected the opposite image of marital bliss, as they both appeared wistful amid growing reports that their marriage is on the rocks. ruined.
The Let’s Get Loud hitmaker sported a pair of oversized sunglasses and kept her head down as she walked alongside Affleck.
The Daredevil star carried a large wicker basket, presumably with gifts for Violet, as it was overflowing with pink tissue paper.
Both Ben and Jennifer appeared to be wearing their wedding rings, after he was seen without his ring at various times over the past month.
However, last weekend, the wedding ring reappeared on her hand during a solo outing.
She was immediately seen getting into her Cadillac Escalade and driving away (pictured), but Ben appeared to stay in his $100,000-a-month rental mansion.
Viewers said Jennifer’s assistant also got into the van with her and appeared to be driving as they sped away from Ben’s current house.
Despite the public meeting, the first in almost two weeks, Ben and Jennifer seemed somber.
The married couple, who have been dogged by rumors of marital problems after they were not seen together in public for weeks, were earlier seen leaving the party with Ben’s mother Christopher Anne ‘Chris’ Boldt.
As they crossed the street and walked down the sidewalk together for Thursday’s party, Lopez kept her hands in the pockets of her low-cut floral tea dress.
She looked stunning strutting her stuff in a pair of clear nylon heels, a gold heart pendant necklace, and a structured crossbody bag.
Complementing his wife, who was dressed to the nines, Affleck looked handsome in a dark gray jacket with matching pants and a white button-down shirt.
The embattled couple was joined by their mother, who wore an animal print jacket over an all-black ensemble.
The pair were later seen leaving Violet’s graduation party together alongside Affleck’s mother.
Ben appeared to be opening the car door for his mother while his wife stood on the other side, apparently waiting for him to open the door as other vehicles drove by.
They left together in their BMW and Affleck drove to the Brentwood rental where he is staying, accompanied by his mother and wife.
Shortly after, Lopez was seen leaving the house alone with her assistant driving her Escalade.
The trio had left the family party in Ben’s BMW, before Jennifer was photographed leaving her house in her own vehicle.
Ben’s BMW was left at his house after Jennifer left.
Both Ben and Jennifer appeared to be wearing their wedding rings, after he was seen without his ring at various times over the past month; photographed in December in Los Angeles
She appeared to have opted not to spend any more time with Affleck and his mother as she stepped out to continue her busy schedule.
Their meeting on Thursday was the first in twelve days. They attended a movie event with Garner and her children two weeks earlier, and the couple was seen putting on an icy display at her son’s school recital End of Her two days earlier.
That was their first sighting in seven weeks, as they had not been seen together since late March in New York City.
In recent months, the couple has rarely been seen crossing paths or spending time together in public amid split rumors.
Lopez was also alone in her co-chair duties at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6, as many fans were surprised that Affleck skipped the event.
Shortly after, it was reported that the couple “just couldn’t make it work” and are headed for a split after less than two years of marriage.
It was also reported earlier this month that they had already been living apart for weeks.
It’s only been a year since Affleck and Lopez purchased their 46,000-square-foot, $60.85 million mansion.
Since then, not only has Affleck moved out, but Lopez was photographed house-hunting alone in Beverly Hills on May 14.
In recent months, the couple has rarely been seen spending time together in public amid split rumors. Lopez was alone as co-chair at the Met Gala in New York on May 6 (pictured)
It’s only been a year since Affleck and Lopez bought their $60.85 million mansion. Since then, not only has Affleck moved out, but Lopez was photographed house-hunting alone in Beverly Hills; seen in May 2023 in Los Angeles
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Affleck had moved out of his marital home and into a $100,000-a-month property in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
In the past two weeks, Affleck was not present to support his wife during her press tour for his critically panned Netflix sci-fi action film Atlas, and he also skipped the premiere of his film in the City of Mexico on Tuesday.
The couple also passed up another holiday together, as Lopez was seen spending Memorial Day alone on Monday.
The same day, Affleck seemed dejected when he arrived alone at Violet’s first graduation celebration, without the singer on his arm.