Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted spending some casual family time together just days before Christmas, signaling a supportive dynamic months after finalizing their divorce.
The former couple, who finalized their split in January after two years of marriage, reunited in Los Angeles on Dec. 21 for a casual shopping spree with Ben’s youngest son, Samuel Affleck, 13.
As per E! news, the trio were seen visiting several shops at the Brentwood Country Mart before sitting down to lunch at a nearby farmers market.
Dressed for the winter season, Ben, 53, and Samuel, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, coordinated in similar neutral-toned outfits.
Lopez, 56, opted for a cozy but polished look, pairing a chunky cardigan with a brown dress and boots. The low-key outing reflected a quiet, family-focused moment rather than a public spectacle.
Their reunion comes just two months after the pair made a professional appearance together at the premiere in New York City Spider-Woman’s Kiss in October.
The former spouses both served as producers on the musical drama, adapted from the 1992 stage production, and were all smiles on the red carpet.
Lopez also starred in the film as Ingrid Luna, a role that Affleck openly praised.
“Jennifer is incredible in this movie,” Affleck said at the time.
“She’s fabulous. And it’s hugely difficult – it’s all these masters, so it’s not edited in a way where you can make a little mistake here and there in the dance. It’s singing, dancing, acting and also trying to hold together these many notes in the film.”
Lopez, who shares twins Max and Emme, 17, with Marc Anthony, has also spoken about the project’s deeper meaning for her.
Appears on Today in October, she credited Affleck with helping bring the film to life, saying, “If it wasn’t for Ben, the movie wouldn’t have been made. And I’ll always give him that credit.”
Their latest family outing suggests that despite the end of their marriage, Affleck and Lopez continue to share mutual respect and make room for moments that matter most.
