Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s latest news: affectionate’ weekend reunion prompts questions around divorce. Here’s what’s going on?

Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck back together?

On Saturday, Ben Affleck, 52, and Jennifer Lopez, 55, were spotted having lunch with their kids, marking the first time the ex-couple has been seen together since Affleck filed for divorce on August 20. While paparazzi photos hinted at some tension between the two during their outing, Page Six reported that the pair was seen “holding hands and kissing” inside the Beverly Hills Hotel.

A source told Yahoo Entertainment that the stars “seemed affectionate” at times while dining at the Polo Lounge, but their relationship status remains unchanged. The divorce is still moving forward, and this lunch may have been an initial step toward a “conscious uncoupling” following their summer apart. Despite the rumors and media speculation, reps for both Lopez and Affleck have not commented.

Also present at the lunch were Affleck’s children, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, along with Lopez’s 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme. The blended family grew close when Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship in 2021. According to People, the gathering was primarily for the kids. A source shared, “The kids always get along and have fun together. Seeing them happy is what matters most to [Lopez].”

Neither Lopez nor Affleck has made any public statements about their split. The only indication of when things went downhill is in Lopez’s divorce filing, which lists April 26 as their separation date. Although Affleck was briefly rumored to be linked to Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy after their breakup, his rep denied those rumors to Yahoo.

As they work through the financial aspects of their divorce, Lopez and Affleck remain professionally connected. Lopez’s latest film, Unstoppable, was produced by Affleck and Matt Damon’s company, Artists Equity, and has generated early awards buzz. Affleck was notably absent from the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Damon represented them. Artists Equity is also producing Lopez’s upcoming film Kiss of the Spider-Woman, which wrapped in June.

According to a source quoted by People, Lopez is ready to move past the media attention surrounding her personal life. Promoting Unstoppable at TIFF reportedly helped her refocus. “She seems much happier than she was a few weeks ago,” the source added, noting that Lopez is also looking for a new home for herself and her children. “She’s taking her time.”

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Do Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have kids together?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, often referred to as “Bennifer,” are one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples. They first started dating in the early 2000s, got engaged, but eventually called off their engagement in 2004. Both went on to marry other people and have children with their respective spouses.

Jennifer Lopez has two children, twins Emme and Max, from her marriage to singer Marc Anthony. Ben Affleck has three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, from his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner.

As of now, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez do not have any children together. Their rekindled relationship, which began making headlines again in 2021, has been a topic of much media attention, but it has not involved expanding their family with new children. However, they have been seen blending their families and spending time together with their respective children from previous marriages.

Their relationship serves as a reminder of how love can come full circle and also highlights the complexities of co-parenting and blended families in the modern age.