Jennifer Lopez stepped out to enjoy some Christmas shopping with her family on Saturday, preparing for her first Christmas single without her ex-husband Ben Affleck.
The 55-year-old icon, who had indulged in some retail therapy the day before with her handsome bodyguard, looked effortlessly chic as she strolled down glamorous Rodeo Drive.
Wearing a low-cut tank top and faded jeans, the Maid in Manhattan star added a touch of holiday style with a chic snow-white coat.
She kept things low-key with her brunette tresses up in a high bun and designer sunglasses.
Flanked by her beaming team, including her daughter Emme, JLo glided through the luxurious shopping district, clearly in high spirits as they shared smiles and laughs.
This festive outing is coming soon. news that she and Ben reportedly don’t plan to completely sever ties once their divorce is finalized.
Jennifer Lopez went out to enjoy some Christmas shopping with her family on Saturday, preparing for her first Christmas single and without her ex-husband Ben Affleck.
Flanked by her beaming team, including her daughter Emme, JLo glided through the luxurious shopping district, clearly in high spirits as they shared smiles and laughs.
A source said Page six on Tuesday that the actress and the actor-filmmaker hope to stay ‘connected’ after their separation is made official.
“They have every intention of continuing to be in each other’s lives despite not being romantically involved,” the source said.
New insights into Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s current dynamic come nearly four months after Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, coinciding with the couple’s second anniversary.
Although their marriage ended, their children remain instrumental in maintaining the connection between the exes.
A source revealed that “they communicate when it comes to their children,” and both Lopez and Affleck’s children often participate in family events.
Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18; End, 15; and Samuel, 12, while Lopez’s children, Emme and Emme, also play a key role in family interactions.
Meanwhile, Ben was recently seen at Garner’s house. The two finalized their divorce in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.
Sources told DailyMail.com that Garner “no longer wishes” to be in contact with Lopez following the end of her marriage to Affleck.
Wearing a low-cut tank top and faded jeans, the Maid in Manhattan star added a touch of holiday style with a chic snow-white coat.
This festive outing comes shortly after news that she and Ben reportedly don’t plan to completely sever ties once their divorce is finalized; seen in January in Beverly Hills
Inside sources previously told DailyMail.com she had felt like a “pawn” after acting as a “marriage counselor” to Ben and Jennifer amid the breakdown of the former couple’s two-year marriage.
“Jen no longer wants to have communication with JLo unless it’s with the kids,” the source recently claimed.
“His friends feel he shouldn’t have allowed himself to get so involved in helping JLo fix her marriage to Ben.”
The source added: ‘Especially considering Jen felt at odds with JLo at times during her own marriage. Jen is very kind and really wanted to help, so she tried.
Violet was recently seen posing for a selfie with Lopez’s sister Lynda, who visited her at Yale, leaving Garner and Affleck “confused.”
The Deadpool & Wolverine actress found the photo “strange” but didn’t say anything negative about the singer or her sister.
‘JLo’s approach to Violet seemed strange to Jen and then Lynda showed up at Violet’s school. Jen’s loyalty is to her children’s father, Ben, and his children. Because they love JLo.”
The source added: “But Jen would never badmouth her or speak negatively about her.” Everyone knows that if JLo wanted to spend time with her kids in addition to Violet, she would have to go through Jen.
Garner recently sparked engagement rumors with her boyfriend, John Miller.
While driving through Los Angeles, the actress could be seen wearing a band on her ring finger.