Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck ‘Moving Forward With Divorce’ After Brunch Date

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck stepped out collectively for the primary time for the reason that singer filed for divorce from the Oscar winner.

The duo went on a brunch date with their youngsters and reportedly had a enjoyable time, however regardless of the outing, the previous lovers nonetheless plan on ending their two-year marriage.

In line with studies, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are prioritizing their kids whereas attempting to stay pleasant with one another.

Regardless of what appeared like a enjoyable household outing on Saturday on the Polo Lounge on the Beverly Hills Resort in  Los Angeles, plainly Affleck and Lopez are nonetheless on the street to divorce.

The estranged couple made their first joint public look since Lopez filed for divorce in August. Affleck’s kids, Seraphina, 15, Samuel, 12, and Lopez’s youngsters, Max and Emme, 16, tagged alongside for the brunch date.

Affleck shares three youngsters, together with Violet, 18, along with his former spouse, actress Jennifer Garner, and Lopez shares her twins together with her ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony.

Whereas talking about their current outing, a supply informed Folks Journal that the household “came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out” and that “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben.”

The supply famous that “they are still moving forward with the divorce, though. They are working out financial details amicably.”

“A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it,” the supply continued. “The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”

Lopez is reportedly nonetheless sad with Affleck as she waits for her separation from the actor to be finalized.

A supply revealed to Those that the 55-year-old was “really hit hard” by the divorce, regardless of her efforts to venture a powerful entrance since deciding to finish the wedding.

The “Ain’t Your Mama” singer filed for divorce on her and Affleck’s Georgia marriage ceremony anniversary with out assistance from an legal professional.

Together with the ache of shedding her marriage, Lopez reportedly feels “very upset and disappointed” with Affleck, who had moved out of their huge Beverly Hills residence nicely earlier than the divorce was filed.

With Lopez having the home all to herself, she is allegedly discovering it onerous to remain there alone. In line with the supply, the mansion’s huge dimension, together with the flood of reminiscences—each good and unhealthy— are the explanation why she feels this fashion.

The insider added, “She and Ben bought the house for the whole family. It’s way too big for her and filled with too many memories as well.”

Earlier than Bennifer’s break up was confirmed, the duo had been attempting to unload their huge marital mansion.

The luxurious property was bought in Might 2023 for $60 million and was listed in the marketplace in July 2024 for $68 million.

Whereas it’s unclear when a sale will lastly happen, sources shared that purchasing the home within the first place was not Lopez’s concept, regardless of her investing loads of time in trying to find a house after her marriage to Affleck in 2022.

“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea,” defined an insider in regards to the marital residence buy, per Folks. Apparently, Lopez prefers the “romantic, Spanish, European vibe,” which made selecting the Beverly Hills mansion a “major compromise for her.”

The supply, “She agreed to it because of its spacious layout, accommodating both their families, a gym and a pickleball court, office space, plus it has two private entrances.”

Sources near the “Atlas” actress have additionally claimed that she was extremely dedicated to being the perfect associate throughout her two-year marriage to Affleck.

This included making certain that he had “everything he needed” and even caring for him in an nearly “childlike” manner.

Nonetheless, regardless of her immense commitments, Lopez nonetheless needed to take care of Affleck being “very moody and dark at times,” which seemingly contrasted with the “Papi” singer’s extra upbeat way of life.

This habits from Affleck is alleged to have hung like a darkish cloud over their relationship, and in some unspecified time in the future, Lopez’s mates needed to always remind her that “she’s not responsible for his feelings.”

With her Beverly Hills mansion in the marketplace, Lopez has reportedly been searching for a brand new residence in Los Angeles.

Since coming back from The Hamptons, New York, the “Hustlers” star has toured a number of mansions in LA and now appears to have set her sights on the Azria mansion.

In line with TMZ, sources declare Lopez is seeking to purchase the famed property within the luxe neighborhood of Holmby Hills.

A supply mentioned she is “close to striking a deal” on buying the 30,000 sq. foot property, which has an inventory worth of $55 million, however that she’s providing between $30 million and $39 million for the property.

Lopez’s curiosity within the property appears very excessive, because the insider mentioned she had toured the grounds a number of occasions over the previous few weeks.

As for Affleck, he has already discovered a brand new residence, having purchased a $20.5 million mansion within the Pacific Palisades space of Los Angeles.

Earlier than his solo residence buy, Affleck lived in a $100k-a-month Brentwood condominium after shifting out of the Beverly Hills mansion he shared with Lopez.