Affleck-Lopez Split a Rumor No More
Power Couple, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, also known as “Bennifer,” have reportedly called it quits much earlier than the public was led to believe.
After months of painting a happy-ever-after image during the promotion of Lopez’s album and Amazon Prime documentary, the truth has been revealed. A Page Six report shares that the celebrity duo ended their relationship back in March, even before rumors of their rocky relationship started making waves. Affleck, popularly known for his roles in blockbuster movies, reportedly moved out of their shared home.
“United Front” for Career’s Sake
Initially, they kept the split under wraps, as Affleck wanted to protect Lopez during an exceptional phase of her career. This period witnessed the release of her new album “This is Me … Now,” and two films – a musical named after her album and a documentary titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
This documentary explored Lopez’s failed past romances and her hopes in re-igniting her romance with Affleck. The couple’s separation, if leaked back in March, might have contradicted the optimistic narrative she was trying to convey during this time. Hence, keeping things closeted made semblance.
Impact on Public Perception and Sales
When the separation rumors started surfacing, public backlashes on Lopez’s documentary tagged it as “creative narcissism”. This, coupled with negative reviews and poor sales for her album, even caused Lopez to cancel her summer tour.
Lopez abstained from speaking on the matter. However, the rumors grew stronger when Affleck failed to show up beside her at high-profile events like the Met Gala. Further adding fuel to the fire, TMZ reported that Affleck moved out of their mansion to a new place near his ex-wife’s home.
Clues from “The Greatest Love Story Never Told”
Following the breakup news, the perspective of fans and media outlets changed drastically. “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” was analyzed for potential signs of conflict between Affleck and Lopez. Affleck’s apprehensions about Lopez self-financing her film and her revelation of their private correspondence raised many eyebrows. Not only this, but Affleck’s concern over maintaining privacy about their relationship also became a hot topic for discussion.
Broken Ties and Hopes for the Future
Affleck’s concerns and differences regarding maintaining public-private balance seem to have contributed to their split. Adding to it, a like on a post about unhealthy relationships by Lopez on Instagram only ignited the breakup rumors further.
Affleck’s sources revealed to Page Six that he felt his time with Lopez was not working out as he had anticipated, and he was looking forward to the next peaceful chapter in his life. Despite the breakup, he remained sober amid struggles with alcohol addiction.
But the story took a twist when a music industry insider told the Daily Mail that Lopez had also got tired of Affleck’s moodiness and pessimism, revealing that she couldn’t save their marriage anymore.
official information on the final status of their relationship remains undisclosed. Fans and followers worldwide continuously look out for any official confirmation from the mega-star duo themselves, indicating an end to the love story that had caught the world’s fancy only a few years back.