Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck continue to be at the center of public fascination, with recent reports suggesting rising tensions between the former couple following their split earlier this year. According to In Touch Weekly, Lopez, 55, is reportedly unsettled by Affleck's deepening friendship with David and Victoria Beckham, who recently established themselves in Miami. Affleck's bond with the Beckham family has allegedly resurfaced old emotions for Lopez and led to renewed speculation about lingering sentiments.
"J. Lo has always really liked and admired Victoria," an insider revealed. "Back when she was married to Marc Anthony, they grew very close." However, Lopez is reportedly uneasy about Affleck's increasing presence in what she considers "her old friends circle." Sources suggest that the growing closeness between Affleck and the Beckhams has struck a sensitive chord. Affleck's social engagements with the couple have allegedly caused Lopez to question his motivations.
Affleck's connection with the Beckhams reportedly extends beyond casual interactions. Industry insiders indicate that he has involved David Beckham in several projects, including a high-profile Super Bowl 2024 commercial with Matt Damon. This emerging "bromance" has fueled Lopez's suspicions. "She flat out accused Ben of trying to steal her friends to get a rise out of her," a source noted.
Lopez and Affleck's relationship history has been well-documented. The two initially rekindled their romance in 2021, nearly two decades after ending their first engagement in 2004. They remarried in a lavish ceremony, only for their union to dissolve again earlier this year. Lopez filed for divorce in August, citing their separation date as April, marking the end of their brief reunion.
Close friends of Lopez suggest that her frustrations with Affleck's new social connections may reflect unresolved feelings. "She is convinced he is doing it just to annoy her because when they were together, he never showed interest in spending time with them, even though J. Lo swears she suggested it several times," one source claimed. Despite publicly maintaining a confident and independent front, insiders believe Lopez remains emotionally affected by the situation.
Meanwhile, Affleck appears to be distancing himself from the drama, channeling his attention into professional and social endeavors. "He is not thinking about her and just wants to move on," a source stated. However, Lopez reportedly perceives Affleck's interactions with the Beckhams as an attempt to provoke her, complicating their post-divorce dynamic.
Beyond his friendship with the Beckhams, sources allege that Lopez views Affleck's behavior as manipulative, believing he may be using these social ties to emotionally impact her. "Now, all of a sudden, he's throwing himself into spending loads of time with her old friends and acting like an opportunist," one source claimed.
For Lopez, adjusting to life after her second split with Affleck has proven challenging. Friends describe her as struggling to completely move on. "The truth is that she's as obsessed as ever," a source close to the singer revealed. While Lopez continues to publicly exude strength and poise, her ongoing feelings toward Affleck paint a more complex emotional picture.
