Ben Affleck Seen without Wedding Ring after Public Reunion with Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck’s recent appearance without his wedding ring in a photo has sparked rumors of trouble in his marriage with Jennifer Lopez. As their rekindled romance faces new challenges, including separate living arrangements and public scrutiny, the couple struggles with past traumas.

On May 18, TMZ shared a photo of Ben Affleck inside a car without his wedding ring on his left hand while adjusting the sun visor. This ringless sighting has fueled speculation that the movie star and his wife of nearly two years, Jennifer “JLo” Lopez, might be heading for a split.

One commenter noted, “Kinda not surprised. They both need to just learn to be happy on their own.” Another simply stated, “Sorry but I am not surprised at all!”

The sight of Ben without his wedding ring added to the rumors, with another person commenting, “Oh no not his wedding ring,” while others speculated, “Soooo maybe it’s NOT a rumor,” hinting at deeper issues.

A few users pondered Affleck’s intentions, with one asking, “Isn’t he showing that hand up on purpose tho,” Amidst the speculations, someone suggested that Ben “should have stayed with Jennifer Garner,” implying a preference for his previous relationship. However, the reactions weren’t all negative.

One person expressed a hopeful viewpoint about JLo and Ben, saying, “I just hope and pray that she takes a lot of time out for herself and stops running into things that she doesn’t need to do, especially getting married soon as you come out of a relationship.”

The commenter added, “I hope Ben is all right and he gets past all of this and life goes on for him in a better way so I wish them both the very best of luck in life.”

Another fan held onto hope, stating, “I certainly hope not… I really pray they stay together for the long run. They really love each other, I’m sure!” Finally, a voice of reason emerged amidst the frenzy, advising, “Leave these people alone! Gosh! Maybe he took it off to have cleaned or resized?”

The story took a turn on May 19 when another photo surfaced, showing Ben wearing his wedding ring again as he drove his car in Los Angeles.

These photos appeared shortly after Ben and JLo were seen together in public for the first time in 47 days on May 17. They were spotted in a parking lot, with JLo carrying a bouquet of flowers while Ben held some papers. The couple attended an event for Ben’s children, which was also attended by the actor’s ex-wife, Jennifer.

Later that evening, Ben was seen picking up JLo and her daughter, Emme Muñiz, outside a school. Ben leaned over the car’s center console to open the door for JLo, who settled into the front seat, while Emme got into the back. With a serious expression, Ben then drove away from the school.

This sighting marked a rare public appearance for the couple, as the last time paparazzi snapped photos of Ben and JLo was on March 30, when they were seen holding hands in New York City. Fans have noted several other questionable situations involving Bennifer since then.

From May to April, JLo stayed in New York to promote her upcoming movie on Netflix called “Atlas.” She was also there to prepare for and attend the Met Gala as a co-chair, without Ben.

While his wife was busy in New York, Ben was on the West Coast reportedly filming his upcoming movie, “The Accountant 2.” He also attended Tom Brady’s comedy roast on May 5, without JLo.

Social media users have commented on the fact that the married couple have not been seen supporting each other at significant events, similar to their remarks about Ben’s solo living in Brentwood.

Commenting on JLo’s appearance at the Met Gala, a Facebook user highlighted, “She looked super stressed and tired at the Met Gala. I figured it was […] her tour rehearsals and filming… Maybe it was this 😳 I root for them.” Another said, “Agree! She looked awful, stressed and strained. Did not look herself at all.”

Another user stated, “I thought the same. Something seemed off.” Further adding to the public’s concern about the couple, Ben was spotted on another solo outing last week in Los Angeles. Reportedly, he had dinner there with his friend, Sean Bailey, former president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production.

Meanwhile, JLo was reportedly house hunting with her friend, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas. They were photographed leaving a luxury residence in Beverly Hills. However, whether the excursion was for JLo or Goldsmith-Thomas remains unknown.

Although JLo and Ben’s recent activities without each other seem to hint at a potential split, the matter remains speculative. Neither party has confirmed nor denied the dissolution of their marriage. However, there have certainly been signs of tension in their relationship.

Apart from recent updates, JLo seemed to hint that her marriage was on the rocks as early as March. The “Marry Me” actress liked a post on Instagram about relationships.

The post showed a carousel of infographics explaining reasons why people can’t form healthy relationships with those who lack certain traits like “integrity,” “emotional safety,” “respect,” “communication skills,” and decisiveness.

“You can’t build a relationship with someone who is disconnected from themselves […] Getting in a relationship is the easy part. Nurturing & fostering it is a different story. After all, love is not a feeling, it’s action ❤️,” wrote Lenna Marsak, the author of the post.

Why JLo liked the carousel is unclear, but it might have been related to her own situation. After all, the musician is known for expressing herself openly.

Although she has yet to speak on the breakup rumors, JLo has admitted to feeling anxiety when she got back together with Ben. She once said she had PTSD due to their initial romance.

The 54-year-old confessed that she and Ben still had emotional scars from their first relationship before they got married. Years before tying the knot last year, they were a Hollywood “It” couple after starting a romantic relationship in the early 2000s.

Their relationship was so popular that people referred to them by their couple’s name: Bennifer. Unfortunately, JLo and Ben did not make it down the aisle despite getting engaged.

However, they rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in Las Vegas in 2022. Despite being back on solid ground, JLo previously said, “We both have PTSD.”

The couple’s marriage has been a point of criticism, and since they tied the knot, many people predicted it wouldn’t last. One social media user said, “It’ll end in divorce.”

While most had negative things to say about the longevity of Ben and JLo’s marriage, others showed support for the couple. One fan expressed, “I’m very happy for them.” Another fan gushed, “Love them two!”

The emotional scars from their first romantic go-around were exacerbated by the intense media coverage and public scrutiny that plagued their early romance.

Given that this part of their lives was revisited with JLo’s “This Is Me…Now” album and accompanying film, the couple couldn’t help but feel nervous about reliving those memories.

However, Jennifer Lopez and Ben refused to let their current romance be overshadowed by their past. Despite the pain, JLo previously declared that they were mature enough to handle the situation.