Nearly two years into their marriage, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly going through a difficult time. A source close to Lopez reveals that the couple is currently living apart, fueling speculation about a possible split. The source cites differences in parenting styles, conflicting work schedules, and Affleck's recent absence from Lopez's movie premiere as contributing factors.
Barely two years after their lavish wedding ceremony, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are facing rumors of a marital crisis. A source close to Lopez has revealed that the couple is currently living apart, casting a shadow over their once-fairytale marriage.
The source, who spoke to Fox News Digital on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Lopez is residing in the couple's $60 million Beverly Hills mansion, while Affleck has moved into a rental property just a few miles away. This separation has fueled speculation that the couple is on the verge of a split.
"He's living separately from her right now," the source said, referring to Affleck. "At first it was a whirlwind of love and now that real life is setting in, it's hard."
The source attributed the couple's difficulties to the challenges of blending two families and different parenting styles. Lopez has 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with his former wife Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
"They have very different parenting styles," the source said. "They've had fights about differences of opinions on raising their kids."
Adding to the strain on their relationship, Affleck reportedly skipped out on Lopez's recent movie premiere for the Netflix film "Atlas," further fueling rumors of a rift between them. The couple had not been seen together in public for over a month prior to this incident, prompting concerns about the health of their marriage.
"Something definitely seems to be up," a source close to Affleck told Fox News Digital. "There were projects they were trying to figure out ways to work on together and recently those talks have stopped."
Despite the rumors, Lopez and Affleck have been seen together on a few occasions in recent weeks, putting on a united front. They attended an event together on May 16 to support their children and were photographed looking happy and affectionate. However, the source close to Lopez maintains that the couple is "having a hard time."
Throughout their on-again, off-again relationship, Lopez and Affleck have faced numerous challenges. They initially broke up ahead of their planned wedding in 2003, only to rekindle their romance in 2021 and tie the knot in 2022.
In her 2024 documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," Lopez revealed that she called off her engagement to Affleck over 20 years ago due to the intense pressure and media scrutiny. Affleck later acknowledged the need for compromise in their relationship, recognizing their different approaches to life.
"Getting back together, I said, 'Listen, one of the things I don't want is a relationship on social media,'" Affleck said in the documentary. "And then I sort of realized it's not a fair thing to ask. It's sort of like you're going to marry a boat captain and you go, 'Well, I don't like the water.' We're just two people with kind of different approaches trying to learn to compromise."
Representatives for Lopez and Affleck have not responded to requests for comment on the split rumors. The couple has yet to publicly address the allegations, leaving their fans and the media to speculate about the future of their marriage.
