Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are doing their best to stay friends amid their divorce, apparently for the sake of their kids (both parties are parents from previous relationships, they share no children).
“They want to show the kids that things are amicable,” a source told People, adding, “They want to stay friendly. There’s still a lot of love.” The insider added that, despite getting lunch together, Ben and Jen “are still moving forward with the divorce” as they “continue to focus on the kids.”
This is almost exactly what a source told the same outlet right after the pair were spotted with their kids having lunch. According to Page Six, the pair was spotted holding hands and kissing during their reunion.
“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out,” this person said. “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably…A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”
Though Jennifer Lopez was effusive and open about their love story right through February 2024, when she released her movie and her documentary that both focus on her and Affleck’s love story, she hasn’t said anything about their split besides filing the papers in California.
Or has she? That revenge dress? Showing off the fact that she’d gotten her Affleck tattoo removed? Having a deep talk with his bestie Matt Damon? Flaunting her “unbothered” attitude in an Instagram dump? These are images worth thousands of words. And props to both of them for not playing dirty. But can’t they just let one piece of information slip? It’s a divorce! Surely the kids won’t mind the public getting something. Who has custody of the gossip?
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