Jennifer Lopez shared a sweet message for Ben Affleck on Father’s Day, despite rumored tensions in their relationship. She posted a black and white photo of Affleck from his role in “Pearl Harbor” on her Instagram stories, calling him “our hero” with a heart emoji. Affleck co-parents his three kids with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, whom he met on the set of “Pearl Harbor” and married in 2005 before divorcing in 2018.
Lopez, on the other hand, has twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, whom she married in 2004 and divorced in 2014. She and Affleck were first engaged in 2002 after meeting on the set of “Gigli,” but their wedding was called off in 2004. Nearly two decades later, they surprised everyone with a Las Vegas wedding ceremony.
The couple has reportedly been trying to sell their $60.8 million Beverly Hills estate as they navigate the media scrutiny around their relationship. They have been living separately, with sources confirming they are both involved in each other’s kids’ lives and consider themselves one big family unit.
Lopez recently canceled her tour to spend time with her children, family, and close friends, expressing her devastation over letting her fans down. Representatives for Live Nation confirmed that she needed the break and promised to make it up to her fans in the future.
In addition to her music career, Lopez released a documentary detailing her relationship with Affleck, highlighting the pressure they faced as a tabloid sensation in the early 2000s. The couple admitted that the media scrutiny contributed to the end of their relationship back then.
Despite the challenges they face, Lopez and Affleck seem committed to making their relationship work this time around. Their public gestures of love and support, like the Father’s Day message from Lopez, show that they are willing to navigate the ups and downs of their high-profile romance.