Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez closed the ebook on their decades-spanning relationship, as they finalized their divorce in January. Nonetheless, a brand new replace offers us perception into the place the 2 stand after their break up. Within the yr for the reason that pair separated, with JLo submitting for divorce final August, insiders have repeatedly portrayed the exes as conserving issues civil for his or her households. Now, there’s buzz that the Argo director has reportedly stayed linked to Lopez’s twins, Emme and Max, in a significant method.
An nameless insider, reportedly near Affleck, spoke to ET On-line, claiming that the Oscar winner stays a supportive presence within the teenagers’ lives. Per the supply:
Ben bought shut with Emme and Max when he first bought again along with Jen, and he very a lot stepped into the stepdad position. He continues to present them recommendation. He’s so supportive of no matter they do and loves them.
If true, that tracks with what we noticed in the course of the Bennifer 2.0 period, with the pair taking loads of blended-family outings and what appeared like a straightforward rapport between the previous Batman and the twins. The most recent learn is that these ties didn’t evaporate with the divorce, and that Affleck is allegedly nonetheless a textual content or name away when they need steerage. As with every anonymously sourced replace, the main points stay unconfirmed, however the vibe aligns with reporting over the previous yr that these households have tried to maintain the temperature low for the youngsters’ sake.
This isn’t occurring in a vacuum. As we not too long ago reported, insiders have mentioned the broader brood has stayed pleasant, with the youngsters throughout each side persevering with to hang around and preserve shared good friend teams intact. One other report from the identical circle described Lopez as “an excellent mother” who was supportive of her ex-husband’s kids in the course of the relationship, and is reportedly nonetheless on good phrases with them now that everybody’s adjusted to the brand new regular. To that time, Lopez went viral earlier this month for procuring with Affleck’s son, Samuel.
Such familial dynamics can fluctuate on the subject of movie star divorces. As an illustration, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s lengthy authorized combat, grew to become tumultuous and made constantly made headlines. In the case of Ben Affleck, if he nonetheless displaying up for Emme and Max whereas Jennifer Lopez is claimed to be conserving pleasant ties together with her former step-kids, that’s a significant win for the individuals who matter most—the youngsters.
Professionally, each stars are conserving busy. Affleck has a number of initiatives slated for the 2025 film launch checklist, whereas the “On the Ground” performer continues to juggle music and display work. JLo has not too long ago additionally been receiving buzz for her position within the newest theatrical model of Kiss of the Spider Girl. The work apart, although, whereas Bennifer’s marriage could also be over, it feels like the 2 are reportedly aiming to maintain the bonds amongst their household shut.