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Jennifer Lopez Details How She Overcomes “Hardships” Amid Ongoing Divorce From Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are proving to be friendly exes.
Months after the Maid in Manhattan star filed for divorce from the Air director in August—citing April 26 as their day of separation—the former couple stepped out for a holiday meal Dec. 22 at Soho House in Los Angeles.
“Jennifer arrived with family members for a late lunch,” a source tells E! News, adding that Ben appeared shortly after.
In photos, Jennifer dons a pair of wide-leg light wash jeans and a chunky white sweater with black detailing, along with black boots. The 55-year-old arrived carrying a black tote bag, wearing light wash jeans, a blue sweater and a black peacoat.
The former couple’s outing comes a little over a week after they made a public outing with Ben’s ex Jennifer Garner—with whom he shares kids Violet, 19, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12—for a play starring Ben’s middle child.
For the outing, J.Lo also brought along her own kids, twins Emme and Max, both 16—whom she shares with ex Marc Anthony.
And while Ben and J.Lo have let the sun set on their romance, they have proven to be on good terms beyond family affairs. After all, the couple worked together on the film Unstoppable—which Ben co produced, while J.Lo starred.
She even lauded the experience of working alongside her ex on the movie—which was filmed in the months leading up to their divorce.
“I would describe all of the cast and everybody behind the scenes,” she told a reporter during the film’s U.K. premiere last month, “as spectacular and wonderful."
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Meanwhile, Ben, 52, also didn’t hold back on celebrating the crew—including his ex.
“We really believe in the power of storytelling when the people involved in it are deeply connected to the story,” Ben explained to Entertainment Tonight last month. “Jennifer’s spectacular.”
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As for where the couple stands romantically? The “On The Floor” singer has made it clear that she’s focusing on herself right now.
“I can’t be looking for happiness in other people,” she said in an Interview magazine article published in October. “I have to have happiness within myself. I used to say I’m a happy person, but was still looking for something for somebody else to fill, and it’s just like, ‘No, I’m actually good.’”
Although they’re better off as friends, J.Lo and Ben’s romance was unforgettable. Keep reading for a look back.
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December 2001: Filming Gigli
The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.
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October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills
The two are spotted in the city.
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November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
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November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl
The two film the movie in New York City.
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November 2002: Leaving MTV's TRL
Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?
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December 2002: Red Carpet Debut
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.
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January 2003: Sundance
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
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February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.
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February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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March 2003: Oscars
The two attend the Academy Awards together.
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May 2003: Basketball Game
The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
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July 2003: Canada Trip
The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.
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July 2003: Gigli Premiere
The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.
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August 2003: Gigli Is Released
...it flops at the box office.
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September 2003: Wedding Is Off
The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.
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October 2003: Baseball Date
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.
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January 2004: It's Over
The two end their engagement.
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September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty
They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel.
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September 2021: Look of Love
There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!
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September 2021: Back to the Stage
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.
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September 2021: Met Gala Debut
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.
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October 2021: PDA at Premiere
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.
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April 2022: Engaged Again!
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.
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July 2022: Married!
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
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July 2022: Post-Wedding Trip to Paris
The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.
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June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous
J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.
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February 2024: This Is Them...Now
Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
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March 2024: Jenny on the Block
The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.
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August 2024: Divorce
J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.
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