Jennifer Lopez bonded with stepdaughter Violet Affleck despite ongoing marital problems with Ben Affleck, just a day after they were spotted together.
The 54-year-old was joined in Southampton, New York, by her husband Ben Affleck’s daughter and her girlfriend, actress Cassidey Fralin.
Meanwhile, Ben, 51, was spotted 3,000 miles away taking a ride on his new electric motorcycle.
Jennifer wore a long black dress that showed off her toned back, sandals and sunglasses.
The superstar’s long brown hair was styled in waves and she carried a black bag. Violet wore a red and pink top, white patterned pants and sneakers.
Jennifer Lopez had a girls’ day in Southampton, New York on Sunday with stepchild Violet Affleck and actress Cassidey Fralin amid marital troubles with Ben Affleck
Meanwhile, Ben, 51, was spotted 3,000 miles away enjoying a ride on his new motorbike
The 18-year-old showed off her signature frames and continued to wear a face mask, just days after she went viral last week with her impassioned speech about the “mask mandate.”
The day before, Jennifer and Violet had bonded during a Saturday outing to the East Hampton Antiques & Design Show.
The Atlas actress wore a white tank top with an open back, blue jeans and wedge heels.
Jennifer wore her hair in a low, sleek bun and accessorized with sunglasses and hoop earrings.
Violet wore a pink crop top, a flowy pink skirt with cherry details and white sneakers.
That same day, Jennifer shared a sweet video on her Instagram Stories of herself, Violet and Cassidey in the car.
In the clip, the On the Floor singer sits in the front seat with the sunroof open, holding her shiny wedding ring and smiling at the camera.
The girls looked out the backseat window and watched the wind blow through Jennifer’s hair.
Ben Affleck’s daughter wore a red and pink top, white patterned pants, and sneakers. She also wore her signature frames and a face mask
The superstar wore a long black dress, which showed off her toned back, sandals and sunglasses. Her long brown hair was done in waves and she carried a black bag
Ben wore a leather jacket with matching boots during his solo outing
She added a ‘Summertime’ sticker to the video and paired it with The Kid LAROI’s hit single Girls.
A source said People that Jennifer ‘seemed very happy shopping with Ben’s daughter. She had a big smile on her face.’
A second insider said the duo were shopping at Roller Rabbit in East Hampton, New York, where they were “surrounded by people” and appeared “unfazed” as they left the store.
The news comes shortly after rumors surfaced that Jennifer and Ben were having marital problems, two years after they tied the knot in 2022.
The couple spent the Fourth of July weekend apart, with the This Is Me… Now star celebrating her nuptials in the Hamptons with her family and friends, while the Deep Water actor stayed in Los Angeles.
The day before, the duo had bonded during a Saturday trip to the East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Ben spent time with his and ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s three children: Violet, Seraphina (aka Fin), 15, and Samuel, 12.
It was announced on Thursday that their $60.85 million Beverly Hills wedding home had been put on the market, according to TMZ.
In June, the couple tried quietly to sell the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom mansion, but were unsuccessful.
The MLS listing states that the home was renovated within the last four months, hence the $3 million spike in the asking price.
Earlier this summer, reports surfaced that Jen and Ben had been living apart for “months” amid speculation that they were on the verge of divorce.
The day comes amid rumors of marital troubles between the couple, two years after they tied the knot in 2022
Ben was seen without his wedding ring on Tuesday and is now living in a rental house near the mother of his children, while Jennifer recently went on holiday to Italy alone.
According to PeopleThe Flash star was also spotted moving his belongings out of their Beverly Hills home.
“Ben is still living in the rental in Brentwood. He’s been there for about two months,” an insider told the outlet. “He seems fine. He’s in the office every day and seems focused on his work. He’s also spending time with his kids.”
The Shotgun Wedding actress wished her other half a happy Father’s Day.
“Our hero. Happy Father’s Day,” she cheered alongside a black-and-white photo of Ben holding a white heart in an Instagram Story.
The Monster In Law actress shared a sweet video on her Instagram stories of herself and the 18-year-old in the car. In the clip, the On the Floor singer was sitting in the front seat with the sunroof down, holding her sparkling wedding ring and smiling for the camera
The duo also recently attended Violet’s high school graduation together.
Meanwhile, sources said in May People Jennifer and Ben’s marriage “isn’t in the best of shape right now.”
The former Monster in Law actor has 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with his ex Marc Anthony.
Following Jennifer and Ben’s wedding in Georgia, the Selena star opened up about a some disruptions during the weekend of August 2022.
“We all came down with a stomach virus and were recovering late into the week,” Jennifer wrote in the September issue of her newsletter, “On The JLo.” “That, and a few other unexpected setbacks, made for a great wedding weekend.”
On Thursday, it was announced that their $60.85 million Beverly Hills home has been put on the market, according to TMZ
Yet the lovebirds reached the other side.
“It had rained every day that week at sunset,” Jennifer continued. “Everyone was worried about the heat. Not to mention the thunder and lightning that came almost on cue, right as the ceremony was about to begin that Saturday.”
She I walked down the aisle to The Things We’ve Handed Down, which I could only describe as “a song about the wonderful mystery of children — something we could only guess at at the time, but it was the perfect choice because our five children were walking ahead of me.”
Jennifer added, “The twenty years between those childhood dreams and the adult world of love and family we embraced that day brought more into this marriage than we could have ever imagined. We weren’t just marrying each other; we were marrying these children into a new family.”
The Deep Water actor was seen without his wedding ring on Tuesday and is living in a rental home near the mother of his children, while the dancer recently went on a solo vacation to Italy
A few months later, the dancer shared how the children had adjusted to their blended family.
“We moved in together,” Jennifer said Today in 2023. ‘The children moved in together. It was an emotional transition, but at the same time all your dreams came true.’
And how would the businesswoman categorize all of these changes? As Jennifer put it: “It’s just been a phenomenal year. I think it’s my best year since having my kids.”
The JLO Beauty founder took a moment to rave about Ben, adding, “He’s dreamy. He’s a sweetheart.”
