Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Spark Buzz With a Red-Carpet Reunion More Than a Year After Divorce
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez stunned fans when they reunited on the red carpet, sending the internet into a frenzy more than a year after finalizing their high-profile divorce. Appearing side by side at a glamorous film premiere, the former flames reignited old speculation about the state of their rollercoaster relationship.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made headlines on October 6, 2025, when they posed together at the New York City screening of "Kiss of the Spider Woman."
A fan comments on the appearance of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck together at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
The premiere, held at The Shed, marked their first major public appearance since calling it quits, and fans were quick to read between the lines.
A fan comments on the appearance of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck together at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
Lopez, who stars in the film as the titular "Spider Woman," arrived in a show-stopping gown with a severely cinched corset, commanding attention from the moment she stepped onto the carpet.
Jennifer Lopez arrives at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Affleck, co-producer of the film through Artists Equity, which he runs with Matt Damon, kept it classic in a navy suit and crisp white shirt.
In a moment that sent cameras flashing, Affleck wrapped his arm around Lopez, reigniting questions about what's really going on behind the scenes.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seen at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Once inside, Affleck took the stage before the screening began, taking time to express heartfelt appreciation for the film's team.
"My goal was to empower great artists and tell moving stories and create opportunities for these kinds of great stories to be told and work with the best directors in the world and the best actors and the best material, and in this movie we did all of that and it's an honor to be here," he told the audience.
Affleck, turning directly to his ex-wife, added, "This movie is exquisite. Jennifer, you're incredible. Bill, you did an amazing job. Tonatiuh, you're phenomenal. Welcome to a lifelong stardom. Enjoy it. There's ups and downs, but here you are [sic]."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck pose at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York screening held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
That moment — warm, direct, and undeniably intimate — triggered a wave of online chatter. Fans rushed to social media to share their thoughts, theories, and a few tongue-in-cheek observations.
“Wow, they look happy together 😍,” one person gushed. Another speculated, “They’re addicted to each other🤷🏼♀️.” A third added, “They have never looked happier!… Because they aren’t married.”
Many echoed the same sentiment — the chemistry between Affleck and Lopez is still very much alive. “One of those can’t be with them can’t be without them. They still look madly in love,” one fan commented.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screening on October 6, 2025 in New York | Source: Getty Images
Another chimed in, “Maybe they should just hang out and not get married or buy a house together?! Can’t deny that chemistry!” One fan quipped, “Divorce looks good on them😂.”
While the focus was mostly on their reunion, some followers had strong opinions about Lopez's eye-catching gown. One commented, “This dress looks like a contraption….😐….” Another questioned, “Why is (Jennifer) in parentheses?”
Jennifer Lopez pictured at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screening on October 6, 2025 in New York | Source: Getty Images
This red carpet moment follows another sighting earlier in October, when Lopez was photographed walking with Samuel Affleck, raising questions from fans, who were divided over her look, the timing, and why she was still present in her ex-husband's family life.
In a twist that's set tongues wagging across social media, Lopez was photographed on a rare, eyebrow-raising outing with Samuel, the youngest child of her ex-husband. The sighting, just over a year after their bombshell split, sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
Jennifer Lopez takes Ben Affleck's son, Samuel, shopping, from a video dated September 7, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@x17online
The appearance comes at a delicate time for the former couple, divorce papers still fresh, family dynamics still under the microscope, and the public very much watching. But it wasn't just who the singer was with that caught attention, but also what she wore, when it happened, and why she's still spending time with the Affleck children, that have fans in a frenzy.
Jennifer Lopez and Samuel Affleck spotted during a shopping outing, from a video dated September 7, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@x17online
During the outing, the "Let's Get Loud" hitmaker turned heads in a midriff-baring white crop top and dark gray harem pants, flaunting her famously toned abs as she walked beside young Samuel, who kept things casual in a white T-shirt, tan shorts, and a light blue button-down shirt worn open.
Jennifer Lopez and Samuel Affleck exit a building during a shopping outing, from a video dated September 7, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@x17online
The striking image of the superstar with her ex's son set social media ablaze. "I find this just a bit strange," one commenter admitted, while another opined, "Just creepy and weird." One person was harsher, stating, "She needs to let it go already."
Jennifer Lopez and Samuel Affleck return to their waiting car during a shopping outing, from a video dated September 7, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@x17online
Others speculated on her motives. "She spends more time with Ben's kids than she does her own," one critic slammed. Another fumed, "She doing this to stay close to him. She didn’t do this with Alex Rodriguez kids after they broke up [sic]."
Jennifer Lopez kisses then fiancé Alex Rodriguez after performing during the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Not everyone condemned Lopez. Some applauded her for staying close to the Affleck kids, praising her as a rare step-parent who doesn't walk away.
"Whatever drama Ben/Jen were, it was very clear they cared a lot about the children. Maintaining a relationship with your step kids, especially after a brief relationship is telling," one Redditor argued.
Samuel Affleck seen with ex-stepmom, Jennifer Lopez, during a shopping outing, from a video dated September 7, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@x17online
Another echoed the sentiment, writing, "Love seeing the two Jens co-parenting." A third gushed, "Wow! That's awesome."
Beyond the family drama, Lopez's look dominated the discussion. In her mid-50s, her age-defying abs sparked admiration and scorn alike.
"Proof that 56 year olds [sic] can look like this," one fan swooned. But another shot back, "Sometimes you should dress your age."
Adding to the intrigue, some speculated the sighting was timed to help the Affleck-Garner clan juggle family logistics. "Seems like jlo is helping out while they take their daughter to college. Seems like a good group of people who once loved eachother [sic]," one observer suggested.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" at Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on August 20, 2024, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Court records revealed she filed pro per — without an attorney — with the official separation date listed as April 26.
The couple married in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, rekindling their early-2000s romance in a relationship that fascinated fans and tabloids alike. But just two years later, their reunion collapsed in front of a global audience.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen out and about on March 30, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Despite the collapse, the couple maintained startlingly cordial relations. Just a month after the filing, they attended a school event together. Sources say the two have always maintained a chill, respectful vibe. But insiders close to the stars are adamant: a reunion is off the table.
Affleck himself has been photographed repeatedly with ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children, including a cheerful family outing just days before Lopez's stroll with Samuel.
That context has only fanned flames of speculation: Was Lopez’s continued involvement with Samuel an act of affection, or a thinly veiled attempt to stay tethered to Affleck's orbit?