Bennifer 3.0: Why the Ex-Spouses Can't Let Go
After their divorce, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have maintained a friendly relationship, and their frequent meetings have reignited rumors of a reconciliation.
Apr 18, 2026 0
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were photographed while shopping with his son Samuel at the Brentwood Country Mart.
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Their post-breakup friendship continues to fuel rumors of a possible third act in their relationship, dubbed «Bennifer 3.0.» In December, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted with his 13-year-old son Samuel at a Los Angeles shopping mall, after which they had dinner at a local restaurant, according to media reports.
Fans spotted J.Lo and Affleck at their children«s school in Los Angeles during a play featuring Emme and Finn.
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Despite the couple splitting in 2024, they have maintained an ease of communication. According to an insider, although Ben and Jen had romantic disagreements, as a blended family they get along great, which is why they continue to make time to spend together.
Lopez previously praised Garner and Affleck for their parenting skills.
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Fans have also noticed them at their children«s school events — for example, in December, when Lopez»s 17-year-old daughter Emme and Affleck«s 16-year-old son Finn performed in a school play. Moreover, after the official divorce in January 2025, they met several times without the children.
In October, Ben, who served as a producer, came to support Jennifer at the New York premiere of the musical «Kiss of the Spider Woman,» where on the red carpet he flirted and called her «incredible» in a heartfelt speech.
At the New York premiere of the musical «Kiss of the Spider Woman,» Affleck publicly called Lopez «incredible.»
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The insider notes that there is still a lot of love and respect between the former spouses, their friendship is strong, and when they are together, there is no awkwardness.
Recall that after a high-profile split in 2003, Affleck and Lopez reunited in 2021, quickly blending their families. Jennifer is the mother of twins Max and Emme from her former husband Marc Anthony, and Ben is raising three children from Jennifer Garner: Violet, Finn, and Samuel. A year later, they were engaged again.
The couple had two weddings: first secretly in Las Vegas in July, and then in August at Ben«s estate in Georgia. As Lopez wrote in a fan newsletter, that day helped heal old wounds.
However, differences in their approaches to public life made themselves known after the release of her documentary in February 2024. In the film, Ben admitted that he had asked not to put their relationship on display but realized it was unfair. «We are two different people trying to learn to compromise,» he said. However, he could not come to terms with her need to live in the public eye, and in August 2024, Jennifer filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
The insider reports that it was a disappointment for both that the marriage did not work out, especially given the high hopes with which they entered it.
Ben is known for maintaining warm relationships with his exes, and now, given the frequent meetings with Jennifer, fans are wondering if a new reconciliation awaits the couple.
«You can»t completely rule out that they might get back together,« the source believes. »Both are hopeless romantics and often think about what could have been.« The question is whether it»s worth the risk, as «Bennifer 3.0» would bring the kind of attention and pressure they don«t need. But with this couple, you can never say »never« — the love and attraction haven»t gone anywhere.
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