Jennifer Lopez spotted publicly without wedding ring for the first time

Rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marital issues have been circulating for some time. Recently, a new development seems to shed more light on their situation.

Since trouble has been reported in their relationship, public attention on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez has intensified. A significant amount of this attention is directed towards their wedding ring fingers. Every time either is seen in public, observers check if they are wearing their wedding rings.

Earlier this week, Lopez posted a video promoting her JLO Beauty brand, and viewers quickly noticed that the 54-year-old singer was not wearing her wedding ring. This was notable since she had consistently worn it in public despite the ongoing rumors.

In the video, Lopez’s hands were prominently displayed as she showcased JLO Beauty products. Her ring finger was visibly missing the large diamond Affleck gave her nearly two years ago.

The couple has faced persistent split rumors since May. Despite the public speculation, they have maintained a united front and have not made any public statements about their private lives.

Sources close to the couple have spoken unofficially on their behalf. At the end of May, a source revealed that both Affleck and Lopez are trying to save their marriage.

“Ben and Jen don’t want to get divorced,” the source said, adding that the couple “insist they won’t, but their relationship is not working at this point. They are not giving up yet and want to fix things because they love each other, but they are also both unhappy.”

Last month, reports surfaced that the couple is quietly attempting to sell their home, which they bought together in May 2023.

In late May, Lopez made the surprising announcement that she would not be embarking on her 30+ city tour, “This Is Me… Live,” which was intended to support her latest album, “This Is Me… Now.”

The singer issued a personal apology to her fans via her newsletter, OntheJLO.

“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” she wrote. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if it wasn’t absolutely necessary. I promise to make it up to you, and we will be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”

A source revealed that her decision was due to wanting to focus on her family, stating that the stress has been overwhelming for her. Despite the swirling rumors, Affleck and Lopez have been seen in public. Usually, they wear their wedding rings, but Affleck was recently seen without his ring while having dinner with his eldest child, 18-year-old daughter Violet.

Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner: Violet, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. Garner and Affleck were married for over a decade, from 2005 to 2018.

Lopez shares twins Emme and Max, 16, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Another source mentioned that Lopez and Affleck are “trying to be as amicable as possible.”

“They still want the best for everyone involved,” the source said, “including their kids, the rest of their families, and shared friends.”

Speculation about the couple’s marriage has only increased over the past few months. The source added, “Ben and Jen know their fans are watching to see if they’re wearing their rings or not.”

In a similar development, Lopez was reportedly seen wearing her wedding ring again when she stepped out in public yesterday. Photos of her buying plants in New York City showed her wearing her iconic green diamond ring from Affleck.