Ben Affleck snapped without wedding band amid divorce rumors

Ben Affleck’s recent appearance without his wedding ring has only fueled rumors of marital trouble with Jennifer Lopez.

Once a symbol of second chances, their rekindled romance now faces new challenges, including separate living arrangements and intense public scrutiny. They are also contending with the lingering shadows of past relationships.

The speculation began on May 18 when TMZ published a photo of Affleck without his wedding ring as he adjusted the sun visor inside his car. This ringless appearance immediately sparked rumors that Affleck and his wife of nearly two years, Jennifer “JLo” Lopez, might be on the verge of splitting.

Reactions from fans were swift and varied: One user commented, “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!” Others added fuel to the fire with comments like, “Oh no, not his wedding ring,” and, “Soooo maybe it’s NOT a rumor,” suggesting deeper issues might be at play. Some questioned Affleck’s motives, with one asking, “Isn’t he showing that hand up on purpose tho?” Amidst the speculation, another suggested, “Ben should have stayed with Jennifer Garner.”

One commenter expressed sympathy, 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 after coming out of a relationship.” They added, “I hope Ben is all right and he gets past all of this. I wish them both the very best of luck in life.”

A hopeful fan stated, “I certainly hope not… I really pray they stay together for the long run. They really love each other, I’m sure!”

However, on May 19, a new photo emerged showing Affleck wearing his wedding ring again while driving in Los Angeles. This came shortly after Ben and JLo were seen together publicly for the first time in 47 days on May 17. They were spotted in a parking lot, with JLo carrying a bouquet of flowers and Ben holding papers after attending an event for his children, also attended by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

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

While speculation about their relationship continues, these recent sightings suggest that Ben and JLo are still together, despite the constant public scrutiny, which they have previously cited as a factor in their initial split in the early 2000s.