Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, are making headlines once more, and it’s not looking pretty. Rumors are swirling that Ben might have relapsed and started drinking again amid their reportedly imminent divorce. Yes, the Batman v Superman actor, the man who’s been fighting his demons for decades, might be back on the booze.
Sources claim that Ben is dealing with “acute sadness” as his marriage to J.Lo crumbles like a poorly baked cake. Friends of the Gone Girl actor say he’s either on the brink of falling off the wagon or has already done a full swan dive into the deep end of the liquor cabinet. One concerned friend whispered, “I hear that he is drinking. He is full of demons—a really troubled person.” Another added, “I have seen him looking glassy-eyed, and it’s a real worry to everyone who cares about him.”
And as if things couldn’t get more dramatic, insiders close to J.Lo reveal that her mom, Guadalupe Rodriguez, who once played matchmaker for Bennifer 2.0, has now turned against Affleck. The 54-year-old singer’s manager, Benny Medina, is also reportedly not a fan of Ben. It looks like when you lose J.Lo’s family, you lose J.Lo herself.
Adding fuel to the fire, the couple was recently spotted at their former love nest—a $60 million mansion with 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. They spent four hours in what can only be described as a high-stakes summit meeting. Word on the street is that this lavish pad is now on the market. Meanwhile, Ben has moved out to a $100,000-a-month rental in Brentwood. Apparently, J.Lo even canceled her entire summer tour to try and save the marriage, but sources say the divorce is “imminent.”
One insider dropped this bombshell: “I understand that he has checked out of the marriage, but she has yet to accept the truth of the situation and thinks that with therapy they might make it.” They also pointed out the added complication of the five kids they have between them, making the split even messier.
To make matters even more intriguing, J.Lo has rekindled her friendship with actress Leah Remini. Remember, Leah supposedly fell out with J.Lo back in 2022 after warning her that Ben wasn’t fully committed and would end up hurting her. Looks like Leah might have been onto something.
Additionally, J.Lo has been reportedly getting Ben to wear foundation again as part of his new look. Yes, our rugged Batman has been seen with a bit of makeup magic, courtesy of J.Lo’s turbo-charged cosmetic game. But word is, Ben isn’t too thrilled about it and thinks it feels “dumb.” Can’t blame the guy.
In 2020, Ben opened up about his struggles, saying, “People with compulsive behavior, and I am one, have this kind of basic discomfort all the time that they’re trying to make go away. You’re trying to make yourself feel better with eating or drinking or sex or gambling or shopping or whatever. But that ends up making your life worse.” Wise words from someone who’s been through the wringer.
So here we are, watching the latest chapter in the Bennifer saga unfold. Do you believe the rumors about Ben Affleck relapsing amid his alleged imminent divorce from Jennifer Lopez, or is this just media sensationalism? How do you think this will impact their relationship and his recovery journey? Share your thoughts in the comments, hit that like button, smash the subscribe button, and ring the bell for more celebrity gossip and breaking news.
