Despite their ongoing split, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez recently shared a special moment together to celebrate Christmas, showing that their relationship, though complicated, still carries significant emotional ties.
Amid their divorce situation, the 52-year-old actor demonstrated that actions often speak louder than words, surprising his former lover with a thoughtful and meaningful gift. According to Page Six, Affleck, known for his role in Batman, gifted Lopez a signed copy of Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me, a book by the legendary actor Marlon Brando.
Affleck bought the book from Mystery Pier Books in West Hollywood, and the gesture touched Lopez deeply, as the late Brando was a figure she greatly admired. The couple met privately at Soho House to exchange gifts, focusing on family for the holidays. While most of their presents were for their children, the couple also shared “a few small things” with each other.
According to an insider, “The gifts weren’t over the top but carried sentimental value.” The source continued, “Ben and Jennifer have remained amicable, focusing on family during the holidays.” Though their relationship has had its ups and downs—having originally gotten engaged in 2002.
only to call it off in 2004—the two have rekindled their romance and are now navigating the complexities of family life and divorce. Even during their split, their Christmas exchange underscored the lasting bond they share.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s history has been marked by both public adoration and private challenges, but this thoughtful exchange of gifts, especially one so personal and meaningful, reflects their ongoing respect and affection for one another.