Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been constantly in the news throughout the last year due to their very public divorce. The former couple went their separate ways last summer; however, the divorce was only finalized earlier in January. While J.Lo has been vocal about her struggles post-divorce, Affleck’s troubles with it have made the news as well. Nonetheless, it seems as though those days are in the past, as an insider revealed that the pair have steadily been growing closer again over the last couple of months. The divorce has seemingly worked in their favor after all. If anything, both seem committed to continuing their post-split relationship for the long haul.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their 2000s romance in 2021. Unlike their previous go at it, this time they got married in 2022. Unfortunately, their problems were far from over, as their bond deteriorated again, culminating in a divorce that was finalized in January 2025. Jennifer Lopez has previously opened up about how hard the split had been for her. Thankfully, she’d been able to find strength in her family throughout the bad days. Interestingly, Kim Kardashian, too, has reportedly lent her a hand in times of need by hyping her up. Overall, Lopez has seemingly overcome her heartbreak and is ready to move on to bigger and better things.
Interestingly, though, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been steadily meeting throughout the process from time to time, whether it was over exchanging Christmas gifts or attending their kids’ school events. In fact, E! News reported that Lopez was even spotted at the Batman star’s house in January. As such, rumors about a potential patch-up have been circulating. The truth, however, seems to be a little less rosy than that. An insider recently revealed to InTouch that while both stars plan to stay in each other’s lives, their relationship is strictly that of friends. This is a really hopeful sign that they managed to get through this without animosity, returning to a friendship that both value.
They continued, stating that even after the divorce, both of them care for and respect each other a lot. Furthermore, the insider claimed that they plan to keep their blended family status intact. Early in their marriage, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck blended their families to the point that their kids have formed strong bonds with each other. Lopez shares twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck has three children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. Making sure their children don’t suffer from the aftermath of their divorce has been a top priority for the stars, as it is vital for Jennifer Lopez that the kids continue to foster friendships as well.
They are both on the same page, which is wonderful. The insider further claimed that finalizing the divorce proceedings has done wonders for their relationship. By the end of the process, both individuals were impressed by the sensibility and fairness portrayed by the other party. Ben Affleck has maintained a warm relationship with Garner post-divorce, even seeking her advice regarding his own challenges from the split with Lopez. According to the insider, he believes such a possibility exists with Jennifer Lopez too. J.Lo, on her part, is reportedly thinking along similar lines. She is demonstrating all the signs that she desires to maintain a strong relationship, not just with Affleck but also with his children.
It will be interesting to see if they can continue their newly amicable relationship in the long run. For now, they seem determined to work through it together. The added benefit of ensuring their children’s happiness is seemingly making it easier for them to cooperate as a team. As Lopez and Affleck navigate this new phase of their lives, they are proving that even through challenges, mutual respect and understanding can foster a beneficial relationship post-divorce.