Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reportedly maintain minimal interaction following their recent divorce, having encountered each other briefly at a school event for their children. Sources indicate that their meetings are often awkward, with Affleck preferring to keep his distance, while acknowledging the necessity of co-parenting. Meanwhile, Lopez is eager to move on and re-enter the dating scene, seeking new connections to boost her spirits after the split. Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife, remains a supportive figure for him during this challenging time.
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Ben Affleck et Jennifer Lopez maintiennent apparemment une interaction minimale après leur récent divorce, s’étant rencontrés brièvement lors d’un événement scolaire pour leurs enfants. Des sources indiquent que leurs rencontres sont souvent gênantes, Affleck préférant garder ses distances tout en reconnaissant la nécessité de co-parenting. Pendant ce temps, Lopez est impatiente de tourner la page et de retrouver la scène des rencontres, cherchant de nouvelles connexions pour remonter le moral après la séparation. Garner, l’ex-femme d’Affleck, reste une figure de soutien pour lui pendant cette période difficile.
Ben Affleck appears to prefer brief greetings with his ex, Jennifer Lopez, an insider reveals.
According to the source, Affleck, aged 52, and Lopez, 55, encountered each other at a school event on October 18, just two months following her divorce filing.
“Ben is aware that he’ll run into Jen at these events, considering their children attend the same school, but it remains uncomfortable,” the insider disclosed regarding their interaction.
This meeting took place two months after Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck, with whom she wed in July 2022, marking April 26 as their separation date.
“Ben would prefer not to see Jen, but the children’s well-being must come first,” the source added. “He has to prioritize them.”
Affleck has three children—Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 11—with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, while Lopez has twins, Emme and Max, 16, with her former husband Marc Anthony.
The insider mentioned that Garner has supported Affleck during this challenging time.
“She provides stability and has been a tremendous support throughout his separation,” the source explained. “They maintain a strong friendship with no tension between them.”
While Affleck and Garner have successfully co-parented since their split, Lopez’s lack of shared children with Affleck complicates her ability to maintain contact with him.
“She wants a closer connection,” the insider noted. “However, to Ben, it’s preferable for them to lead separate lives as much as possible.”
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“They are not going to be pulling their kids out of school,” they stressed.
Regardless of the awkward encounter, “Ben and Jen are committed to maintaining the status quo.”
The insider remarked, “The hope is that things will ease over time.”
As previously mentioned, despite occasional contact with Affleck, Lopez is eager to move past the divorce.
“She’s already given the green light to start meeting new men,” another source indicated about Lopez rejoining the dating scene. “She remained loyal to Ben even after his departure, but now she’s ready to explore other options. She is determined to move on from the pain he caused her, and the best way to do that is to have some carefree fun with attractive younger men.”
The insider stated that Lopez has numerous suitors eager to win her over.
“Her self-esteem needs a boost, and being around handsome men is a fantastic remedy, as they will shower her with attention and make her feel youthful and desirable once again,” the source shared. “She’s in great shape and looks amazing, so attracting interested suitors isn’t a challenge. They will be pre-screened and required to sign NDAs, but after that, she is ready to enjoy herself.”
In Touch has reported on the ‘awkward’ encounters between Lopez and Affleck.
Ben Affleck semble préférer les salutations brèves avec son ex, Jennifer Lopez, révèle une source.
Selon cette source, Affleck, âgé de 52 ans, et Lopez, 55 ans, se sont croisés lors d’un événement scolaire le 18 octobre, juste deux mois après qu’elle a déposé une demande de divorce.
« Ben est conscient qu’il va croiser Jen lors de ces manifestations, compte tenu du fait que leurs enfants fréquentent la même école, mais cela reste inconfortable », a déclaré l’informateur concernant leur interaction.
Cette rencontre a eu lieu deux mois après que Lopez a déposé une demande de divorce contre Affleck, qu’elle a épousé en juillet 2022, marquant le 26 avril comme leur date de séparation.
« Ben préférerait ne pas voir Jen, mais le bien-être des enfants doit passer en premier », a ajouté la source. « Il doit les prioriser. »