Jennifer Lopez is prioritizing family time amidst reports of marital discord with husband Ben Affleck.
The versatile star was recently seen bonding with her 16-year-old daughter, Emme, after the sudden cancellation of her This Is Me… Live tour.
The mother-daughter pair enjoyed a relaxed shopping spree at a flea market in Los Angeles last Sunday.
Jennifer, 54, appeared contemplative as they explored various stalls, spending about 45 minutes at the market. At one point, the Let’s Get Loud singer affectionately wrapped her arm around Emme’s shoulder, highlighting their close bond.
Jennifer looked effortlessly stylish in a houndstooth blazer paired with a black top and flared jeans. She accessorized her ensemble with aviator sunglasses and a black Birkin bag, and notably, her wedding ring was still visible.
Emme chose a more casual look, sporting a graphic tee, baggy denim shorts, sneakers, a baseball cap, and headphones.
This public outing followed Jennifer’s decision to cancel her summer tour to focus on her personal life, which has fueled speculation about her marriage to Ben, 51.
In her “On the JLo” newsletter, she expressed her heartfelt regret to her fans, saying, “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.” She reassured her fans, promising to make it up to them and expressing her love and gratitude.
Live Nation also released a statement confirming the tour cancellation, stating, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.” On the same day as the announcement, Jennifer was seen leaving Mihran K. dance studio in Burbank, California.
She flashed a brief smile to her team as she departed in a white vehicle. Currently, Jennifer is promoting her new Netflix movie Atlas, adding to her busy schedule over the past two years, which includes premieres of The Mother, Shotgun Wedding, Marry Me, and her documentary Halftime, about her Super Bowl performance with Shakira.
At the Atlas premiere, Jennifer told AP, “The truth is, over the past few years I’ve tried to slow down more and be home more,” highlighting her desire to spend more time with her family.
Jennifer and Ben were last spotted together on May 30, 2024, after spending weeks apart. They attended a graduation party for Violet, Ben’s daughter with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
The couple, affectionately known as Bennifer, has had a remarkable relationship. They first dated in 2002 and were engaged until 2003 before going their separate ways. Both later married other partners—Jennifer to singer Marc Anthony and Ben to actress Jennifer Garner—before rekindling their romance in 2021 and marrying in 2022.
In Jennifer’s 2024 documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Ben discussed the importance of keeping their relationship private.
“Getting back together, I said, ‘Listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media,’” Ben revealed, acknowledging their different approaches to public life. “And then I sort of realized it’s not a fair thing to ask. It’s sort of like you’re gonna marry a boat captain and you go, ‘Well, I don’t like the water.’ We’re just two people with kind of different approaches trying to learn to compromise.”
