Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once Hollywood's golden couple, have set tongues wagging after appearing visibly tense during a rare public outing in Los Angeles. The pair, who famously rekindled their romance two decades after calling off their first engagement, seemed a world away from loved-up newlyweds during what should have been a routine drive together.
Trouble in Paradise for Bennifer 2.0?
Eyewitnesses noted the couple's body language spoke volumes as they navigated the streets of LA. Ben, 51, appeared grim-faced behind the wheel while J.Lo, 54, stared stoically ahead from the passenger seat, neither exchanging the smiles or affectionate touches that have characterised their public appearances since reuniting.
The timing of their strained display couldn't be more telling, coming just days after multiple sources confirmed the couple are no longer living under the same roof. According to insiders, Affleck has moved out of the family home they shared and is currently residing in a rental property, while Lopez remains in their $60 million mansion.
A Relationship Under the Microscope
This isn't the first time speculation has swirled around the state of Bennifer's marriage. The couple have faced intense public scrutiny since their fairytale wedding in 2022, with sources suggesting their different lifestyles and work commitments have created growing tension.
"They've been having issues for months," one insider revealed. "Ben moved out a few days ago, but they were having problems before that. Jen has been throwing herself into work, which Ben doesn't always love."
From Fairytale to Fracture
The couple's journey has captivated fans worldwide:
- 2002-2004: First dating engagement and subsequent split
- 2021: Shock reunion that set the internet ablaze
- 2022: Intimate Las Vegas wedding followed by larger celebration
- 2023: Reports of tension over different approaches to public life
- 2024: Living separately amid marriage concerns
Despite the current turmoil, neither star has publicly commented on the status of their relationship. Representatives for both Lopez and Affleck have remained tight-lipped when approached for comment.
As the world watches one of Hollywood's most dramatic love stories potentially unravel, fans are left wondering if this marks the final chapter for Bennifer or merely another rocky patch in their rollercoaster romance.
