Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck show a united front after cancelling her "This Is Me… Live" tour, sparking speculation about their marriage. Body language experts analyze their interactions, and the singer seeks support from friends.
Jennifer Lopez's recent cancellation of her summer tour, "This Is Me… Live," has ignited a flurry of rumors about her marriage to Ben Affleck. Despite putting on a brave face together, body language experts have noticed subtle cues that hint at possible strain in their relationship.
On Saturday, Lopez and Affleck appeared at Affleck's son's basketball game, where they greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek. Body language expert Blanca Cobb observed that the interaction was more platonic than romantic. "It's a kiss on the cheek, like when you see a friend," she explained. "Even his stance, the way his body is angled, is more platonic than romantic."
Cobb also noted that Affleck appeared more at ease, holding a basketball in his hand, while Lopez's body language suggested she was more reserved and guarded. "She looks guarded, holding her purse close to her midsection, as if to shield herself psychologically," Cobb said.
After the game, Lopez was seen visiting a dance studio with friends, where she received support and solace. Cobb commented that Lopez's embrace of her friend was a one-sided gesture, which could indicate some emotional uncertainty.
The rumors of marital discord intensified with Lopez's announcement of the tour cancellation. On May 31, she released a newsletter expressing her devastation and heartbreak. "Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary," she wrote.
Representatives for Live Nation explained that Lopez would be taking time off "to be with her children, family and close friends." While the official reason for the cancellation is unknown, Cobb suggests that relationship difficulties could be a contributing factor.
"This physical distance, often a response to relationship issues, can be a source of emotional turmoil, a feeling many of us can relate to," she said.
Lopez and Affleck have a long and tumultuous history, having first been engaged in 2002 before their wedding was famously called off three days before the ceremony. They rekindled their relationship in 2021 and married in Las Vegas in July 2022.
In a recent documentary, "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," the couple admitted that the pressure of being a tabloid phenomenon put a strain on their first relationship. Affleck stated that he had firmer boundaries around the press than Lopez, which led to tension.
Despite the rumors and speculation, Lopez and Affleck have remained publicly supportive of each other. However, the body language experts' observations and Lopez's emotional announcement have raised questions about the true state of their marriage.
