Jennifer Lopez has seemingly taken a significant step in moving on from her marriage to Ben Affleck, with reports indicating she has covered a tattoo dedicated to her ex-husband. The 56-year-old superstar was spotted in Los Angeles over the weekend, showcasing her signature glamour in casual workout attire while heading to a studio.
A Chic Los Angeles Outing
The singer and actress, often known simply as J.Lo, was photographed arriving at a Los Angeles studio on Saturday. She bundled up against the cooler weather in a cosy knit cardigan layered over a skintight catsuit and a white bra top. Effortlessly chic, she completed the look with her hair in a tight bun, minimal makeup save for a light brown lip gloss, and oversized aviator sunglasses.
Carrying a laptop and phone, the 'On the Floor' hitmaker was ready for a day of work, finishing her athleisure ensemble with tall socks and crisp white sneakers. The sighting comes amid intense public interest in her personal life following the end of her highly publicised marriage to fellow Hollywood A-lister Ben Affleck.
The Symbolic Tattoo Cover-Up
This appearance follows growing speculation from fans that Lopez has permanently altered a meaningful tattoo she got during her relationship with Affleck. In February 2023, at the height of their rekindled romance, Lopez revealed a tattoo on her rib cage featuring an infinity symbol with a Cupid's arrow and both of their names. She described it at the time as a symbol of their commitment.
Affleck also got matching ink for their first Valentine's Day as a married couple, opting for two crisscrossing arrows bearing their initials. However, the couple's fairytale second chapter ended when Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, ironically on what would have been their two-year wedding anniversary. The divorce was finalised in January of this year.
Now, an anonymous tipster has told the celebrity gossip outlet DeuxMoi that Lopez has covered Affleck's name on the tattoo with a new design: a hummingbird. The tipster suggested fans noticed the change around July or August of this year.
Moving Forward with Resilience
The choice of a hummingbird is seen as deeply symbolic. According to tattoo symbolism websites, hummingbird designs often represent resilience, renewal, and the enjoyment of life. This aligns with Lopez's apparent focus on her career and family following the split.
The altered tattoo made a brief, blurry cameo in a recent TikTok video Lopez posted to promote her Las Vegas residency, though the stage lighting made it difficult to discern clearly. Rumours that she was removing or concealing the ink first surfaced just a month after her divorce filing, when she attended the premiere of her film 'Unstoppable' in a side-cut dress.
While the former couple have yet to sell the $52 million Beverly Hills mansion they once shared, Lopez's apparent tattoo update suggests she is firmly focused on the future. From her busy work schedule to this subtle but powerful personal change, the global icon is writing her next chapter.
