Renowned celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, affectionately known as “Bennifer,” were recently spotted indulging in a sweet and spontaneous moment during a shopping excursion at the upscale Maxfield in West Hollywood on December 21. In a series of photos, Lopez, 54, stole a kiss from her husband, 51, as he glanced down at his phone.
During the outing, Jennifer Lopez donned a chic animal print jacket over a black turtleneck, paired with black pants. Completing her ensemble with a black Hermes Birkin bag and stylish black boots, the “Marry Me” star exuded elegance. Her look was accentuated with simple gold hoop earrings, and she pulled her light brunette locks into a sleek ponytail.
Ben Affleck, clad in a black coat and black pants, reciprocated the affectionate moment with a sweet kiss. The couple, married for over a year, was accompanied by Ben’s mom, Christopher Anne Boldt, and Jennifer’s mom, Guadalupe RodrÃÂguez. Notably absent from the photos were Jennifer Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, aged 15, and Ben Affleck’s kids with ex-wife Jennifer Garner: Violet (18), Seraphina (14), and Samuel (11).
Guadalupe RodrÃÂguez, Jennifer’s mother, has openly expressed her approval of Ben and Jen’s reunion, reflecting on her prayers for their reconnection after their initial engagement ended in 2004. During an interview on the Today show in May, she interrupted Jennifer Lopez’s conversation with Savannah Guthrie to share her sentiments, stating, “I knew that you would always get back together because I prayed for 20 years.”
Jennifer, in response, found humor in her mother’s comments, revealing they had never discussed it. However, she acknowledged her mother’s fondness for Ben, mentioning that she had always liked him when they were together previously.
The couple surprised the world with a spontaneous Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a grand celebration at Ben Affleck’s Georgia estate in August 2022. Despite their high-profile status, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck continue to capture the public’s attention with their enduring love story.
