Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Marriage: Rumors of Separation Amidst Alleged Conflicts and Therapy Sessions

Los Angeles, California, USA United States of America
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been married since July 16, 2022.
Ben's history of addiction has also strained the marriage.
Rumors of separation emerged in May 2024 due to Ben being spotted leaving home alone and Jennifer shopping for real estate.
Sources claimed they were headed for a divorce and had unresolved issues from their previous marriage.
Therapy sessions between Ben and Jennifer have been contentious, with everything being a fight.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Marriage: Rumors of Separation Amidst Alleged Conflicts and Therapy Sessions

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Marriage: Rumors of Trouble and Separation

Ben Affleck, 51, and Jennifer Lopez, 54, have been married since July 16, 2022. Their relationship has been the talk of Hollywood for months due to rumors of marital issues.

According to various sources,

Ben Affleck was spotted leaving his house in Brentwood alone on May 16, 2024, amidst reports that he had moved out of the couple's Beverly Hills mansion. Jennifer Lopez was seen shopping for real estate in Los Angeles without him.

An unnamed source told In Touch Weekly that Ben and Jennifer were headed for a divorce and that they would likely have to sell their dream house, which they had spent two years searching for. The source claimed that some of the issues that led to their previous divorce remained unresolved.

However, other sources close to the couple have denied these rumors. A representative for Jennifer Lopez told People magazine that she and Ben are “still very much together.”

Despite the conflicting reports, it is clear that there have been tensions in the marriage. InTouch Weekly reported that therapy sessions between Ben and Jennifer have been contentious, with everything being a fight. Ben has a higher tolerance for conflict and arguing in relationships than most people.

Ben Affleck's history of addiction has also been a source of strain in the marriage. He was seen leaving rehab in March 2024, just weeks before rumors of marital issues began to surface.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met on the set of the film Gigli in 2001 and were married from September 2003 to January 2004. They rekindled their romance in April 2021, announcing their engagement in April 2022.

The couple has faced criticism from some quarters due to the age difference between them and Jennifer's close relationship with her mother, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas. There have also been reports of tension between Jennifer and Ben's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

Despite these challenges, Ben and Jennifer remain committed to their marriage. They are currently working on a film together called Unstoppable.

In an interview with Vogue in November 2023, Jennifer gushed about her marriage to Ben,”Ben wants me to understand my worth and know my value. I feel even more relaxed and comfortable, which makes me feel even more beautiful than I have ever felt with someone else.”

The couple's representatives did not respond to requests for comment on the current state of their marriage.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if Ben has actually moved out of the house.
  • The sources for the divorce rumors are unnamed.

Sources

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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NewsNation Now Paula Froelich Thursday, 16 May 2024 18:11
  • Unique Points
    • Jennifer Lopez spent Mother’s Day in Paris with her child Emme while Ben Affleck celebrated with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children in Los Angeles.
    • Lopez is not fond of Garner and the two do not speak.
  • Accuracy
    • Jennifer Lopez spent Mother's Day in Paris with her child Emme while Ben Affleck celebrated with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children in Los Angeles.
    • Photos of Lopez house hunting with her producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas were published despite the couple buying a Beverly Hills mansion last June.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article makes several statements that are not deceptive on their own but when taken together create a narrative that may be misleading. The author uses emotional manipulation by describing Lopez's Mother's Day without Ben Affleck as 'making matters worse'. She also implies that Lopez and Affleck not being together is a problem, despite not providing any evidence of this. The article also engages in selective reporting by focusing on negative aspects of Lopez's career and personal life while ignoring positive ones. For example, the author mentions that two of Lopez's projects flopped but does not mention that she has had successful projects as well.
    • And while opposites attract, it may be that Lopez’s paean to their love was a curse.
    • The rumor mill went into overdrive.
    • Meanwhile, Affleck has been shooting The Accountant 2 in Los Angeles, getting burned for his unfunny, expletive-riddled roast of Tom Brady and being questioned about his gaunt appearance.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes several assumptions and uses inflammatory language throughout the article. She assumes that Lopez's absence from her husband on Mother's Day is significant and that they are having marital problems based on speculation. She also assumes that Lopez dislikes Jennifer Garner, which is not explicitly stated in the article. The author also uses inflammatory language when describing the failure of Lopez's documentary and album, implying that they were complete failures without providing any concrete evidence. No formal fallacies were found.
    • ]The rumor mill went into overdrive.[
    • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles Special Screening of ‘Marry Me’ on February 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
    • Her first studio album in 10 years, ‘This is Me… Now’ was also critically panned by critics and fans alike [
    • The tour ‘This Is Me… Now’ sold so badly that seven cities were canceled
  • Bias (80%)
    The author makes several negative statements about Jennifer Lopez's personal and professional life, implying that her marriage to Ben Affleck is in trouble due to her alleged infidelity and poor career performance. This could be seen as a form of gossip or schadenfreude, which could be considered a form of bias.
    • And while opposites attract, it may be that Lopez’s paean to their love was a curse.
      • Her first studio album in 10 years, This is Me… Now was also critically panned by critics and fans alike
        • I’m even told it has been suggested to Lopez that she scraps the tour altogether—something she is unwilling to do.
          • Meanwhile, Affleck has been shooting The Accountant 2 in Los Angeles, getting burned for his unfunny, expletive-riddled roast of Tom Brady and being questioned about his ‘gaunt’ appearance.
            • The tour This Is Me… Now sold so badly that seven cities were canceled
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            71%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Are in Therapy Amid Marital Issues: ‘Everything Is a Fight’

            Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Katherine Schaffstall Thursday, 16 May 2024 22:51
            • Unique Points
              • Ben Affleck participates in therapy with a heavy heart.
              • Ben has a higher tolerance for conflict and arguing in relationships.
            • Accuracy
              • Jennifer Lopez convinced Ben Affleck to do therapy.
              • Therapy is causing harm to Ben’s mental health.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article contains editorializing and sensationalism. The author makes statements about the motivations and thoughts of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez without providing any evidence or quotes from them to support these claims. For example, the author states that 'Ben believes in therapy, to a point,' but there is no quote or evidence provided from Ben Affleck to support this claim. The author also states that 'Nobody believes that’s sustainable in the long term,' but again, there is no evidence or quotes provided to support this claim. The author also uses the phrase 'everything is a fight' multiple times without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
              • The therapy is messing with Ben’s head and actually doing more harm than good.
              • Nobody believes that’s sustainable in the long term.
            • Fallacies (80%)
              The author makes several assumptions about Ben Affleck's feelings towards therapy and the state of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez. These assumptions are not based on any evidence provided in the article and therefore constitute an appeal to ignorance fallacy.
              • ]An insider exclusively tells In Touch that therapy is messing with Ben’s head and actually doing more harm than good.[
              • He believes in therapy, to a point, and is willing to be a good sport about participating with an open mind, even though he hates the whole humiliating process.
              • But sometimes, spending time with Ben in the present, you get the sense that this whole union between him and Jennifer is being held together by nothing but scotch tape.
              • Fans grew concerned about their relationship when Ben didn’t attend the Met Gala on May 6, which Jennifer served as a co-chair of. While it was reported that the father of three missed the Met Gala because he was busy filming The Accountant 2, In Touch’s source said he ‘decided to call it quits’ on their marriage.
            • Bias (90%)
              The author uses language that depicts the relationship between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as being characterized by constant fighting and conflict. The author also implies that this is an unsustainable way to maintain a marriage.
              • 'But sometimes, spending time with Ben in the present, you get the sense that this whole union between him and Jennifer is being held together by nothing but scotch tape'
                • 'everything is a fight'
                  • 'Nobody believes that’s sustainable in the long term'
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  92%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Ben Affleck Leaves L.A. Home He's Been Staying At Amid Jennifer Lopez Split Rumors

                  TMZ TMZ Staff Thursday, 16 May 2024 00:00
                  • Unique Points
                    • Ben Affleck has been staying at a house in Brentwood, Los Angeles for the past week or more.
                    • Ben Affleck was spotted leaving his house in Brentwood alone on Thursday morning.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Jennifer Lopez was not seen with Ben Affleck at his house the night prior to him being spotted leaving.
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  97%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Still Married? Updates Amid Rumors of Marriage Trouble

                  Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Whitney Danhauer Thursday, 16 May 2024 22:52
                  • Unique Points
                    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were married on July 16, 2022.
                    • Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez by November 2002.
                    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez had a second wedding ceremony at Ben’s Georgia estate in August 2022.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez got engaged on April 8, 2022.
                    • Jennifer Lopez gushed about her marriage to Ben Affleck in an interview with Vogue in November 2023.
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  92%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Divorce Rumors Have Begun

                  Glamour Magazine Elizabeth Logan Thursday, 16 May 2024 19:56
                  • Unique Points
                    • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were last seen in public together on March 30, 2024
                    • An unnamed source claimed that Ben Affleck had moved out of the house and they would likely have to sell it
                    • Some of the issues that led to their previous divorce remained unresolved
                  • Accuracy
                    • Ben Affleck was not present at the Met Gala where Lopez was a co-chair
                  • Deception (80%)
                    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the potential divorce rumors. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the love story between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as 'one of the best love stories of our age' before discussing the rumors. Additionally, there is a lie by omission as the article does not mention any confirmation or denial of these rumors from either Jennifer Lopez or Ben Affleck.
                    • Seemingly the most recent Instagram post on Lopez’s page that included both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck was a clip from her film, The Greatest Love Story Never Told...
                    • The couple haven’t been seen in public together since March 30, 2024, when they were spotted house hunting in Manhattan; Affleck was notably absent from the carpet at the Met Gala, where Lopez was a cochair (then again, Zendaya was a cochair, too, and her boyfriend, Tom Holland, didn’t come...)
                    • There’s no way it could have lasted… They both said they’d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remained the same.
                  • Fallacies (95%)
                    The author uses conditional language and speculation when reporting on unconfirmed divorce rumors ('take the following with several grains of salt'), which can be considered a form of Inflammatory Rhetoric as it creates unnecessary excitement or concern. The author also quotes an anonymous source, which can be considered an Appeal to Authority fallacy if the reader assumes that the information is true simply because it comes from a source. However, since the author explicitly states that the information should be taken with caution and does not present it as fact, this fallacy is mitigated.
                    • The couple haven’t been seen in public together since March 30, 2024...
                    • There’s no way it could have lasted...
                    • They both said they’d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remained the same.
                  • Bias (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication