Despite their divorce proceedings, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were recently spotted expressing public display of affection (PDA) to each other during a family brunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel on September 14, 2024.
On Saturday, Lopez and Affleck were photographed together for the first time since the “Can’t Get Enough” singer filed for divorce in August.
The couple, who have been in the public eye since their split, were seen holding hands and sharing kisses while dining at the Polo Lounge. The pair’s children, including Affleck’s kids, Seraphina (15 years old) and Samuel (12 years old), and Lopez’s twins, Emme and Max (16 years old), were also present, though seated at a separate table.
Affleck's 18-year-old daughter Violet, who recently left for college at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, was not in attendance at the lunch, but spent time in New York's the Hamptons over the summer with Lopez.
Prior to this, the Gigli co-stars only briefly reunited on Affleck’s birthday at his Brentwood rental and had a few awkward clashes in their shared Los Angeles office during the promotion and preparation for their project Unstoppable ahead of its premiere at TIFF. Affleck avoided attending the festival, while Matt Damon accompanied JLo, who debuted her sassy style sans Affleck’s tattoo on her ribs.
Affleck, who had reportedly arranged the brunch to show that they remain on friendly terms, seemed to struggle with keeping his emotions in check during the meeting. Despite their affection, sources close to the couple insist that the divorce is moving forward, with Lopez having filed for divorce in August, citing irreconcilable differences.
In August, the singer formally requested a judge to restore her legal name to "Jennifer Lynn Lopez" from "Jennifer Lynn Affleck," having adopted the actor's last name when they got married in 2022.
While rumors of a possible reconciliation surfaced after the PDA-filled brunch, insiders clarified that the meeting was primarily for the children’s sake. Lopez, seen wearing her engagement ring on her pinky finger, appeared focused on maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship with Affleck. According to reports, she remains committed to ensuring her children's happiness during the transition.
This latest sighting has sparked media attention, especially as Lopez and Affleck talk through their divorce in the public eye.
What Does The Kissing Mean?
If Lopez and Affleck's divorce is underway and they are still moving forward with the divorce, though and working out financial details amicably, what could the kissing mean?
While we are left with nothing but speculations and guesses, it could either be that there have been new developments between Lopez and Affleck, it was a moment of weakness or they are trying to maintain a positive environment around their children.
Closing Note
Regardless of all these, two things are certain: the two celebrities are currently on good terms, and their children are their priority.
While there seems to be nothing between them at the moment, the future can be different. After all, it won't be the first time the duo will be getting back together.