Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck ‘Moving Forward With Divorce’ After Brunch Date

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck stepped out together for the first time since the singer filed for divorce from the Oscar winner.

The duo went on a brunch date with their kids and reportedly had a fun time, but despite the outing, the former lovers still plan on ending their two-year marriage.

According to reports, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are prioritizing their children while trying to remain friendly with each other.

Despite what looked like a fun family outing on Saturday at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in  Los Angeles, it seems that Affleck and Lopez are still on the road to divorce.

The estranged couple made their first joint public appearance since Lopez filed for divorce in August. Affleck’s children, Seraphina, 15, Samuel, 12, and Lopez’s kids, Max and Emme, 16, tagged along for the brunch date.

Affleck shares three kids, including Violet, 18, with his former wife, actress Jennifer Garner, and Lopez shares her twins with her ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony.

While speaking about their recent outing, a source told People Magazine that the family “came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out” and that “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben.”

The source noted that “they are still moving forward with the divorce, though. They are working out financial details amicably.”

“A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it,” the source continued. “The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”

Lopez is reportedly still unhappy with Affleck as she waits for her separation from the actor to be finalized.

A source revealed to People that the 55-year-old was “really hit hard” by the divorce, despite her efforts to project a strong front since deciding to end the marriage.

The “Ain’t Your Mama” singer filed for divorce on her and Affleck’s Georgia wedding anniversary without the aid of an attorney.

Along with the pain of losing her marriage, Lopez reportedly feels “very upset and disappointed” with Affleck, who had moved out of their massive Beverly Hills home well before the divorce was filed.

With Lopez having the house all to herself, she is allegedly finding it hard to stay there alone. According to the source, the mansion’s massive size, along with the flood of memories—both good and bad— are the reasons why she feels this way.

The insider added, “She and Ben bought the house for the whole family. It’s way too big for her and filled with too many memories as well.”

Before Bennifer’s split was confirmed, the duo had been trying to sell off their massive marital mansion.

The luxurious property was purchased in May 2023 for $60 million and was listed on the market in July 2024 for $68 million.

While it is unclear when a sale will finally occur, sources shared that buying the house in the first place was not Lopez’s idea, despite her investing a lot of time in searching for a home after her marriage to Affleck in 2022.

“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea,” explained an insider about the marital home purchase, per People. Apparently, Lopez prefers the “romantic, Spanish, European vibe,” which made choosing the Beverly Hills mansion a “major compromise for her.”

The source, “She agreed to it because of its spacious layout, accommodating both their families, a gym and a pickleball court, office space, plus it has two private entrances.”

Sources close to the “Atlas” actress have also claimed that she was highly committed to being the best partner during her two-year marriage to Affleck.

This included ensuring that he had “everything he needed” and even caring for him in an almost “childlike” way.

However, despite her immense commitments, Lopez still had to deal with Affleck being “very moody and dark at times,” which seemingly contrasted with the “Papi” singer’s more upbeat way of living.

This behavior from Affleck is said to have hung like a dark cloud over their relationship, and at some point, Lopez’s friends had to constantly remind her that “she’s not responsible for his feelings.”

With her Beverly Hills mansion on the market, Lopez has reportedly been looking for a new home in Los Angeles.

Since returning from The Hamptons, New York, the “Hustlers” star has toured several mansions in LA and now seems to have set her sights on the Azria mansion.

According to TMZ, sources claim Lopez is looking to buy the famed estate in the luxe neighborhood of Holmby Hills.

A source said she is “close to striking a deal” on purchasing the 30,000 sq. foot estate, which has a listing price of $55 million, but that she’s offering between $30 million and $39 million for the property.

Lopez’s interest in the property seems very high, as the insider said she had toured the grounds several times over the past few weeks.

As for Affleck, he has already found a new home, having bought a $20.5 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.

Before his solo home purchase, Affleck lived in a $100k-a-month Brentwood apartment after moving out of the Beverly Hills mansion he shared with Lopez.