On a recent school run with his son Samuel, Ben Affleck dodges speculation by hiding his ring finger from the paparazzi, adding a new twist to the unfolding drama of his alleged marital strife.
- May 24, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck, the acclaimed actor and director, seems to be well aware of the intense public scrutiny surrounding his marriage with Jennifer Lopez. In a surprising yet clever move, Affleck was recently spotted in Los Angeles hiding his ring finger from the eager lenses of paparazzi, igniting further curiosity about the state of his marriage.
On Wednesday, May 22, Affleck was seen picking up his son, Samuel, from school. The 51-year-old actor draped a blue sweater over his left shoulder to obscure his left hand, where his wedding ring, or lack thereof, had been the subject of much speculation. His son, Samuel, got in on the act, playfully snapping pictures of the paparazzi using a professional camera, much to the amusement of his father.
This amusing encounter follows weeks of fluctuating appearances by Affleck with or without his wedding ring, leading to growing rumors that his marriage to Jennifer Lopez might be experiencing turbulence. These speculations gained traction when Affleck did not accompany Lopez to the 2024 Met Gala, with the couple not being seen together in public for over a month.
Media outlets have reported that Lopez liked an Instagram post about unhealthy relationships, further fueling the gossip. The couple, who reconnected in 2021 and married in July 2022 after an earlier engagement in 2004, have reportedly been living apart since early May.
Sources have indicated that Affleck and Lopez have been separately house-hunting in Los Angeles. Amid these rumors, both Affleck and Lopez have not publicly confirmed or denied the status of their relationship.
Adding to the speculation, Affleck was seen wearing his wedding ring while leaving the high-end Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, a day before the school run with Samuel. The "Gone Girl" star even made a point of flashing his ring while picking up Lopez and one of her twins, Emme, later in the week, demonstrating the uncertainty surrounding the couple's relationship in the public eye.
While the internet is abuzz with assumptions and sleuthing efforts, the true state of Affleck and Lopez's marriage remains a mystery. Whether their relationship is indeed on the rocks, or they are merely playing with public perception, remains to be seen.
The saga continues to unfold, keeping fans and media alike on their toes, as they watch for any definitive sign that might hint at the future of Bennifer 2.0.
