Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s fairytale marriage appears to have hit a tragic end.Recent reports and public incidents hint that their relationship has been on a downward spiral.
The warning signs were there all along—captured in telling photos and awkward moments that fans couldn’t ignore. In 2022, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s rekindled romance culminated in a whirlwind engagement and two weddings. The couple, known as “Bennifer,” captured the world’s attention with their passionate reunion after years apart. Yet, despite public displays of affection, there were cracks beneath the surface.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are seen leaving Hôtel de Crillon on July 23, 2022 in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images
The signs of trouble were subtle at first but became increasingly hard to ignore. From public squabbles to somber outings, the couple’s interactions began to raise eyebrows. This disappointed some fans rooting for the couple, but some say they saw it coming.
When Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance nearly two decades after calling off their first engagement, it felt like a story ripped straight from a Hollywood script.
Their reunion in 2021 brought a sense of nostalgia and hope, not just for the couple but for fans who had followed their journey since the early 2000s.
The world watched as “Bennifer” picked up where they left off, and it wasn’t long before they were back in the spotlight, making headlines with their whirlwind engagement in April 2022.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spotted out in New York on March 30, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Their love story seemed destined for a fairytale ending, with two weddings in the same year. In July 2022, they had a private, low-key ceremony in Las Vegas, followed by a more extravagant celebration in Georgia.
The second wedding, held at Affleck’s sprawling estate, was a grand affair with the couple surrounded by family, close friends, and Hollywood A-listers. Lopez and Affleck appeared inseparable, exuding the kind of chemistry that had once made them one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples.
But as is often the case, reality can be far less glamorous than the fairytales we imagine. While the world marveled at their romance, close observers noticed that the pressures of their highly public relationship were beginning to take their toll.
As the honeymoon phase began to fade, the first signs that all was not well in the Lopez-Affleck household started to appear. Though the couple tried to maintain a united front in public, subtle—and sometimes not-so-subtle—indications of strain were hard to miss.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, dated May 12, 2023 | Source: TikTok/@dailymail
First Tell-Tale Sign: The Car Door Incident
One of the earliest and most telling signs that Lopez and Affleck’s marriage was under strain occurred in May 2023. The couple was out and about in Los Angeles when what should have been a simple outing turned into a public display of tension.
Ben Affleck opens the car door for Jennifer Lopez, dated May 12, 2023 | Source: TikTok/@dailymail
As they returned to their car, Affleck opened the passenger door for Lopez—a seemingly chivalrous act—but the mood quickly soured. Affleck, who appeared visibly stressed, slammed the car door behind Lopez with a force that startled onlookers.
Ben Affleck slams the car door on Jennifer Lopez, dated May 12, 2023 | Source: TikTok/@dailymail
This uncharacteristic display of frustration shocked fans and sparked concern about the state of their relationship. Fans and observers were quick to dissect the moment, with many pointing out the apparent tension between the two.
“Literally the unhappiest, most pressed husband in Hollywood,” commented one user on X, encapsulating the sentiment of many. Others noted that Affleck’s body language and facial expression reflected deeper issues.
Comments like “He always looks like that. It’s his face,” and “He never looks happy” were common threads in discussions about the couple.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, dated May 12, 2023 | Source: TikTok/@dailymail
The incident was particularly jarring for fans who had previously viewed the couple’s relationship through rose-colored glasses. It raised the first major red flag that their marriage might be in trouble.
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