Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for a second time amid their divorce battle — days after their ‘tense’ Beverly Hills lunch.
According to TMZ, the estranged pair were seen together on Tuesday evening as they attended their kids’ back-to-school night in Los Angeles.
Lopez shares 16-year-old Max and Emme twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony while Affleck shares three kids — Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 — with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 52.
Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, ‘were totally cool with each other and very cordial’ as they made their way around the campus attended by their children.
But, despite their friendly front, the outlet’s insider claimed that a reconciliation is not on the horizon for the A-list couple and that they still plan to divorce.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for a second time amid their divorce battle — days after their ‘tense’ Beverly Hills lunch; seen in January 2024
According to TMZ , the estranged pair were seen together on Tuesday evening as they attended their kids’ back-to-school night in Los Angeles; seen Saturday with Ben’s kids Samuel and Fin
Lopez officially filed for divorce from Affleck on the second anniversary of their August 2022 nuptials after months of split speculation.
She cited the date of separation as April 26, 2024 and it’s been reported that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement in place when they wed in July 2022.
They put their $68million marital home on the market in June.
Ben has since moved into a $20million bachelor pad in the Pacifica Palisades — located in close proximity to his ex Garner’s home — while JLo has been touring lavish LA properties in recent weeks as she attempts to move on from the Argo star.
Over the weekend, the duo shocked fans as they reunited for the first time since the divorce filing.
On Saturday, Affleck and Lopez brought their kids Max, Emme, Samuel and Fin to the Beverly Hills Hotel for lunch.
At one point, Affleck leaned in closely to speak to the Maid in Manhattan star while gesturing with his arms as they walked towards the hotel entrance.
Later, the exes were photographed engaging in what appeared to be a tense conversation inside Affleck’s vehicle in the parking lot after the family meal.
At the end of brunch, Ben’s ex Jennifer Garner arrived to pick up her and Affleck’s two kids Fin and Samuel while the Bennifer left together.
JLo and Ben ‘were totally cool with each other and very cordial’ as they made their way around the campus attended by their children; seen in 2021
On Saturday, Affleck and Lopez brought their kids Max, Emme, Samuel and Fin to the Beverly Hills Hotel for lunch
Affleck notably wore her engagement ring from Ben on her pinky finger, along with a gold ‘Jennifer’ band on her wedding finger.
While the photos painted a frosty reunion between the pair, Page Six wildly claimed that Affleck could not keep his hands off her as they dined at the swanky hotel.
It was also claimed that Ben ‘kissed’ Jennifer as he is still ‘attracted’ to her.
The outlet’s insider explained that their kids were also nearby at the restaurant, ‘but at a separate table.’
DailyMail.com reached out to the representatives for comment about the shock PDA claims but did not receive a response.
PEOPLE insisted, however, that the divorce is still on even though PageSix claimed the exes were cuddling and kissing.
Lopez is reportedly ‘trying to be friendly’ with her Affleck for the sake of their kids.
A source told PEOPLE: ‘They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out. [Lopez is] trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though.’
The insider added: ‘A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.’
At one point, Affleck leaned in closely to speak to the Maid in Manhattan star while gesturing with his arms as they walked towards the hotel entrance
Later, the exes were photographed engaging in what appeared to be a tense conversation inside Affleck’s vehicle in the parking lot after the family meal
The singer/actress split from Affleck in April after less than two years of marriage, and she filed for divorce on August 20.
Lopez was engaged to Affleck in the early 2000s, but the relationship ended shortly before they were due to get married.
They got back together in 2021 before tying the knot in two ceremonies in 2022 – one in Las Vegas and one in Georgia. The divorce filing came exactly two years after the couple’s extravagant second bash on August 20, 2022.
The paperwork lists the official date of their separation as April 26, 2024. A source previously told PEOPLE that Jennifer took the move to file for divorce because she knows it’s time to ‘move on’ but she’s still very ‘sad’ that the marriage is over.
The insider explained: ‘[She knows] it’s time to move on’ for various reasons … She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage. He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work. It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.
Source: dailymail.co.uk