Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez may have moved on publicly after their 2024 divorce, but their children are reportedly hoping the story is not over. According to a new report, the former couple’s kids were thrilled to see the two reunite on the red carpet last month and are hoping it sparks a fresh start.
Radar Online reports that an insider says both sets of children were excited to see Affleck and Lopez together again at the Kiss of the Spider Woman premiere. Their warm interaction at the event immediately drew attention, especially from the kids. “That’s gone a long way with Ben’s kids, and what they’d like more than anything, as would JLo’s kids, is to see Bennifer 3.0,” the source said.
Even after their split, Lopez reportedly stayed in touch with Affleck’s three children from his marriage to Jennifer Garner. She also arranged group hangouts that included her twins, keeping the bond between the families intact. Those connections, the insider shared, made the red carpet reunion feel even more meaningful for everyone involved.
The appearance itself fueled wide speculation about lingering feelings between the pair. Observers noted how Affleck and Lopez whispered to each other and casually slipped their arms around one another. Their comfort and familiarity revived memories of their earlier relationship eras and sparked headlines about their undeniable chemistry.
Following the event, Lopez was said to be especially reflective about the time they shared. According to the source, “JLo had a wonderful time with Ben and says he’s as sexy and wonderful as ever.” The insider added that Lopez believes their connection has always been more than timing and circumstance.
“In her mind, they’re destined to be together again, plain and simple,” the source said, noting that Lopez has long felt their relationship had unfinished chapters. Their recent reunion only strengthened that belief. “She’s believed that all along, and now she’s even more convinced that it’s a case of when, not if, it’s going to happen,” the insider explained.
Affleck and Lopez first dated in the early 2000s before rekindling their romance in 2021 and marrying the following year. Their 2024 split surprised fans who thought the couple had overcome the challenges that marked their earlier breakup.
While neither Affleck nor Lopez has commented publicly on any chance of reconciliation, their children appear optimistic. For them, the affectionate moments on the red carpet were a hopeful sign that the bond between their parents might not be entirely in the past.
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