Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Share Air Kisses, Steer Clear of PDA at His Son’s Basketball Game: What’s Behind the Subtle Show of Affection?

This is them… now.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck deliberately avoided locking lips in public when they met up in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday for his 12-year-old son Samuel‘s basketball game.

Instead, the couple was photographed smiling and giving each other air kisses while saying hello outside of the YMCA. They were also seen walking side by side without holding hands.

Despite the noteworthy lack of PDA, the duo appeared to be in good spirits as they were joined by Affleck’s mother, Anne Boldt.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck gave each other air kisses amid rumors of marriage trouble.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
The couple avoided kissing on the lips while reuniting for his son Samuel’s basketball game in Santa Monica, Calif., Sunday.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
They greeted each other outside of the YMCA.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

The Oscar winner’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, was also in attendance for the sporting event.

The reunion came after JLo, 54, and her child Emme, 16, hit up a flea market in LA earlier in the day.

An eyewitness told Page Six that the “Waiting for Tonight” singer did not seem very upbeat as she and the teen shopped around for about 45 minutes.


They were joined by Affleck’s mother, Anne Boldt.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID


The actor’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, also attended the game.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

The “Atlas” star’s busy day of family outings followed her decision to cancel her This Is Me… Live summer tour to focus on her personal life.

“Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends,” Live Nation said in a statement Friday.

Lopez also shared that she was “heartsick and devastated” over the news in her “On the JLo” newsletter, telling fans, “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
The sighting came days after JLo canceled her summer tour, This Is Me… Live.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Anne Boldt
“Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends,” Live Nation said in a statement Friday.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

The unexpected career move may be related to speculation that she and the “Argo” actor are on the brink of divorce.

Affleck, 51, has reportedly been living separately from his wife while house-hunting in Los Angeles.

Plus, a source told Page Six last month that he has “come to his senses” about their relationship after tying the knot in July 2022.

“If there was a way to divorce on grounds of temporary insanity, he would,” the insider told us.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” the singer added in her “On the JLo” newsletter.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
“Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary,” she added.The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

“He feels like that last two years were just a fever dream and he’s come to his senses now and understands there is just no way this is going to work,” they added.

Lopez and Affleck were last seen together on Thursday while heading to his daughter Violet’s graduation party.

After putting on a united front at the bash, JLo later dropped off the actor at his rental property before leaving with her assistant.

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