Jennifer Lopez has reportedly taken a symbolic step in her post-divorce journey from Ben Affleck, with fans speculating she has altered a tattoo once dedicated to him.
The Tattoo's Transformation: From Infinity to Renewal
Nearly a year after their divorce was finalised in January, attention has turned to a piece of body art Lopez first revealed on Valentine's Day in 2023. The singer showcased an infinity symbol, pierced by an arrow, with the cursive first names 'Jennifer' and 'Ben' inked high on her right rib cage. She described it at the time as a symbol of their 'commitment'.
Affleck also marked the occasion with matching ink, getting two crisscrossing arrows featuring their initials 'J' and 'B'. However, the couple's fairytale reunion, which saw them rekindle their romance in 2021 and marry in 2022, ended when Lopez, 56, filed for divorce from Affleck, 53, in August 2024.
Speculation and Sightings of the New Ink
Rumours that Lopez had altered or removed the tattoo began just one month after the divorce filing, when she attended a film premiere in a side-baring dress where the ink seemed absent or concealed. Now, an anonymous tipster has told the celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi that the star has partially covered the original design.
The source claims Lopez has covered Ben's name with a new tattoo of a hummingbird, a change fans reportedly noticed between July and August of this year. In tattoo symbolism, hummingbirds often represent resilience and renewal. The altered ink made a brief, blurry cameo in a recent TikTok video from Lopez's Las Vegas residency, though the stage lighting made it difficult to discern clearly.
Navigating Life After 'Bennifer'
This personal update comes despite the former couple demonstrating a remarkably amicable relationship in public. In a surprise move last October, they reunited on the red carpet at the New York City premiere of their film Kiss of the Spider Woman, in which Lopez starred and Affleck produced.
Affleck confidently called his ex-wife over for a photo, affectionately greeting her as 'darling'. A source later told People magazine that the pair are in a 'good place', supporting each other and proud of what they accomplished together, though a romantic reunion is not on the cards.
One tangible remnant of their marriage remains: the $52 million Beverly Hills mansion they once shared is still on the market after more than a year and a half, yet to be sold. Despite this, Lopez's apparent decision to modify a permanent reminder of their union suggests she is firmly focused on writing her next chapter.
