Jennifer Lopez's recent attendance at Ben Affleck's oldest daughter’s high school graduation party has been seen by insiders as a calculated move to mend her strained relationship with her estranged husband. According to sources close to the situation, the 54-year-old pop icon is using personal gestures to revive her faltering career and salvage her two-year marriage to the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
Reports indicate that Lopez, who recently canceled her summer tour due to poor ticket sales and a tepid response to her latest album, "This Is Me... Now," is increasingly anxious about her future in the spotlight. An insider revealed, "She's terrified her career is over." The source further suggested that Lopez’s attendance at 18-year-old Violet Affleck's celebration was a strategic effort to appeal to Affleck and restore her public image.
Last month, Lopez expressed her disappointment over the abrupt cancellation of her concerts, attributing the decision to the need to focus on her "children, family, and close friends." However, insiders claim that her narrative is unconvincing, especially to Affleck, who has reportedly moved out of their shared residence. "It's pretty clear she's just trying to save face by putting the blame on her personal life," one source commented.
Lopez's appearance at the graduation party turned into a media spectacle, which did not sit well with Affleck. "When she showed up at the grad party and turned it into a photo op, Ben saw right through her. He sent her packing after only an hour," an insider disclosed. The Batman actor, 51, left the Beverly Hills mansion in April and relocated to a rental in Brentwood, close to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, the mother of his children Violet, 15-year-old Fin, and 12-year-old Samuel.
Affleck's resolve appears steadfast, with sources suggesting he has no intention of rekindling the relationship. "He's told everyone marrying her was a mistake because they're just too different," a confidant shared. This sentiment is echoed by those close to the couple, who believe Lopez's desperation stems from both personal heartbreak and professional concerns. "To have it end in divorce isn't just personally painful. It's terrible from a marketing standpoint, too," the insider noted.
Lopez, who heavily promoted her reunion with Affleck after their failed engagement in 2004, is now seen as using their blended family as a means to tug at Affleck's heartstrings. "She denies she was at Violet's event for any other reason than to show her support and has begged Ben to see how much pain walking away will cause the entire family," the insider explained. Despite her protests, many view her actions as manipulative, especially given the public nature of their split and her recent career setbacks.
Affleck, who has maintained a relatively low profile since the separation, is reportedly focused on co-parenting his children with Garner and moving forward with his life. His friends indicate that he is weary of Lopez's public maneuvers and is determined to keep his distance. "Ben is done with the drama and just wants to focus on his kids and his work," a source close to the actor stated.
As the saga of Bennifer 2.0 continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Lopez’s attempts at reconciliation will succeed or if this chapter of Hollywood romance is truly over. For now, the spotlight remains firmly on the high-profile pair as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives.