Ben Affleck, 51, continues to dismiss rumors about trouble in his marriage with Jennifer Lopez.
The Argo star was seen happily spending time with his 12-year-old son, Samuel, in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon.
Affleck was seen pulling Samuel’s heavy roller backpack as they walked together, dressed casually in jeans and a blue sweater, which he later removed to reveal a tight white T-shirt.
Life in Brentwood Amid Speculation
Affleck shares Samuel, along with 15-year-old Fin and 18-year-old Violet, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 52.
Amid the speculation about his relationship with Lopez, Affleck has been living in a $100,000-per-month rental mansion in Brentwood, just two blocks away from Garner.
Aerial photos obtained by DailyMail.com showed the 10,000-square-foot mansion where Affleck has been staying for the past few weeks.
A Step Down from Their Mansion
While the temporary home is spacious enough for several families, it’s a downgrade for Affleck. Last year, he and Lopez purchased a 38,000-square-foot mansion for $60.85 million.
Fans began to speculate about their marriage when the couple went nearly two months without being photographed together.
However, this was reportedly due to Lopez’s busy schedule and Affleck’s filming commitments for the sequel to The Accountant.
Recent Public Appearances
The couple seemed to reunite last week for a school performance featuring their child Fin. Despite showing smiles upon arrival, they appeared frosty towards each other at times.
Ben has been seen without his wedding ring on some occasions, but both were wearing their rings when they were together over the weekend.
Differing Views on Publicity
On Monday, a source told PEOPLE that Affleck and Lopez have differing views on publicity. Lopez is open about their relationship, sharing details in her movie “This Is Me… Now” and the accompanying documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
In the documentary, Affleck expressed discomfort with his wife sharing his old love letters and their different approaches to fame.
He acknowledged that asking Lopez to keep their relationship off social media was unrealistic, likening it to marrying a boat captain and disliking the water.
Conflicting Reports on Their Future
Reports about their relationship have been mixed. On Monday, PageSix claimed that Affleck is ready to divorce Lopez after less than two years of marriage.
A source suggested that Affleck feels he has “come to his senses” and believes their marriage was a “fever dream.” Despite spending quality time with Lopez recently, Affleck reportedly feels there’s no way their marriage will work.
Optimistic Outlook from Other Sources
However, PEOPLE reported a more optimistic view, suggesting that Affleck and Lopez plan to stick it out despite their differences.
The source claimed that their love story has endured various challenges over the years, and they remain committed to each other.
Affleck and Lopez married in July 2022 after rekindling their romance following Lopez’s split from MLB star Alex Rodriguez in 2021.
The couple had previously dated from 2002 to 2004, including an engagement, before calling off their wedding.
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