Ben Affleck is reportedly feeling the strain of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez, with rumors of a potential divorce looming over the couple. According to an unnamed source cited by In Touch, the "Gone Girl" actor is wearing his wedding ring intermittently to appease Lopez, a move she allegedly insists on for damage control purposes.
"Ben never expected J.Lo to embrace his decision to leave," the source told In Touch. "He knew it would be tough for her, but the more time that's gone on, the more fearful he's gotten about how she's going to react once it's officially done. The way she's insisted on them wearing their rings and doing all this damage control, to her huge fit over him moving his stuff out, has got him really anxious."
The couple, who rekindled their romance and tied the knot in 2022, have been beset by divorce rumors for months. Despite their public appearances together, insiders suggest that their relationship has been under severe strain. Lopez, 54, is reportedly "acting increasingly edgy," and expects Affleck, 51, to continue presenting a united front until their rumored divorce is finalized.
"Until this divorce is final, she wants him to wear the ring and still act like a married man," the source continued. "Ben's getting as much time away from her as he can because he just doesn't want to deal with another fight. He's walking on eggshells and never knows when she's going to blow up."
The situation appears to be further complicated by financial disputes. Another insider claimed to Radar Online that Lopez is seeking reimbursement for what she perceives as her financial contributions during their time together. The "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer allegedly feels that Affleck "took so much money out of her" and wants it back, especially as she believes he was the one who gave up on their marriage.
"She's demanding a full inventory of what she spent versus what he spent and wants all the money back she 'invested,'" the insider alleged. "She isn't the one who gave up on their marriage, and she's feeling seriously burned and is out for blood."
Affleck, known for his roles in films such as "Argo" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," reportedly fears that Lopez will not handle the divorce quietly. The source suggests that Lopez's insistence on maintaining the appearance of a united front is causing significant anxiety for Affleck.
"Ben's walking on eggshells and never knows when she's going to blow up," the source added. This tension has reportedly led Affleck to seek time away from Lopez whenever possible to avoid further conflict.
The couple's relationship has been a rollercoaster since they first got together in the early 2000s, leading to a high-profile engagement that was called off in 2004. They went their separate ways, marrying other people and having children before rekindling their romance nearly two decades later. Their surprise Las Vegas wedding in 2022 was followed by a more elaborate celebration, cementing their status as one of Hollywood's most watched couples.
Despite their efforts to project a picture-perfect relationship, rumors of discord have persisted. Affleck's alleged drinking problem and Lopez's reported controlling nature have been cited as sources of tension. The recent allegations about their financial disputes and Lopez's demands add another layer of complexity to their high-profile union.
As the speculation continues, neither Affleck nor Lopez has publicly addressed the divorce rumors. Their silence leaves fans and observers to wonder about the future of their relationship and whether they will ultimately go their separate ways.