Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage may be on the rocks, but a recent report reveals a surprising twist — Affleck has reportedly lost contact with Lopez’s children, Max and Emme, despite her efforts to maintain a bond with his kids throughout their separation. According to an insider who spoke with People on Sunday, the actor “has not been in touch” with Lopez’s 16-year-old twins for a considerable period, raising questions about the dynamics of their blended family.
Despite this, Lopez continues to prioritize her relationship with Affleck’s three children — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. The source noted that while Affleck may have distanced himself from Lopez’s children, she remains closely connected to his. “The fact that he has not seen her kids in a long time — it’s like he left, but she is especially close to his kids,” the insider explained, referencing Lopez’s numerous outings with her stepchildren over the summer.
Jennifer Lopez has previously praised Ben Affleck for his role as a father, often highlighting his dedication to his children. The insider recalled, “[Jennifer] went out there and told the world what a great dad he was.” However, despite Lopez’s public admiration for his parenting skills, Affleck’s focus has reportedly remained on his own children, maintaining a strong connection with Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
In contrast, Lopez’s commitment to keeping ties with all children in her orbit is evident. The singer not only continues to care for her own twins but also stays connected to the children her ex-husband Marc Anthony had prior to their marriage. “She keeps in touch with the children and she’s a good mom,” the source added.
Throughout the summer, Lopez was frequently seen bonding with Affleck’s kids, regardless of the looming marital troubles. In July, the “Marry Me” singer spent time with Violet in the Hamptons, just before the teen started her freshman year at Yale University. The pair was spotted enjoying ice cream and walking arm-in-arm, showing the deep affection between them.
Jennifer Lopez also spent time with Samuel, taking him shopping earlier this month before returning him to Affleck’s rental home in Brentwood, California. These outings underscore Lopez’s continued dedication to her stepchildren, even as her relationship with their father unravels.
On August 20, Lopez officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, listing their separation date as April 26. The estranged couple had eloped in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a larger wedding ceremony with family and friends in Georgia a month later. The couple’s divorce comes after just over a year of marriage.
While their split may be painful, sources close to the situation say that both sets of children seem to be handling the transition well. “His kids are taking it fine, as are hers,” a source told Page Six after the divorce filing.
Amid the separation, Ben Affleck has been spending significant quality time with his own children. He was recently spotted alongside Jennifer Garner as they teamed up to drop Violet off at Yale, and he enjoyed a movie night with Seraphina in Marina Del Rey, California. These moments reflect the actor’s focus on his role as a father, even as his marriage comes to an end.
The separation between Affleck and Lopez may mark the end of a high-profile relationship, but the two seem committed to their roles as parents, striving to ensure that their children remain at the center of their lives despite the challenges they face.