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Matt Damon Is ‘Pushing’ Ben Affleck to Stay Close to Jennifer Garner Amid Divorce Rumors, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:17:00 +0000

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a friendship that spans decades, as they were close as kids before they became famous. Damon has seen Affleck through his ups and downs. In 2024, rumors are swirling that Affleck and his wife of two years, Jennifer Lopez, are headed for a divorce. Here’s what a source said about Damon encouraging Affleck to stay close to Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, during tough times.

Matt Damon is allegedly ‘pushing’ Ben Affleck to maintain a good relationship with Jennifer Garner amid divorce rumors

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s friendship extends far past their Hollywood years. The dynamic duo has acted in critically acclaimed films together and advocates for one another. In 2024, Affleck made headlines due to his alleged marital troubles with Jennifer Lopez. While Lopez and Affleck have an enviable love story that spans decades, they’re reportedly headed for divorce after two years of marriage.

Several sources claim that Affleck is leaning on his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for help. Affleck and Garner have three kids together and live close by. They maintained a friendship post-divorce. Garner has seen Affleck at his worst and reportedly doesn’t want him to head back into alcohol dependency amid his current issues.

“Matt’s No. 1 priority right now is keeping Ben out of trouble,” a source told In Touch Weekly regarding Damon and Affleck. “The last thing anyone wants is for Ben to turn to alcohol again. Matt has straight out told him that relapse is not an option.”

The source added that Damon is “pushing” Affleck to remain close to Garner. “She’s always been a calming influence on Ben,” the source continued, “which is why Matt’s pushing Ben to stay super close to her and their three kids.”

Another source claimed that Matt Damon wanted space from his best friend because of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Luciana Damon at the 81st annual Golden Globes awards | Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty Images

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have remained friends through the easy and challenging times in their lives. While Damon loves and supports his best friend, another source told In Touch Weekly in June 2024 that he and his wife preferred to spend time with their celebrity couple friends, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, to stay out of the drama.

“When it comes to couples’ time, there’s just a lot less drama for Matt and Lucy when they’re hanging out with Emily Blunt and John Krasinski than during the increasingly rare times that they get to sit down and hang out with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez,” Yahoo reports the insider claimed. “Just because of the way Jennifer conducts herself, even around her friends, she’s a very hard person to let your guard down around, whereas John and Emily are the definition of easygoing.”

Jennifer Lopez is spending a lot of time with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s oldest daughter without them

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have not publicly acknowledged the divorce rumors as of July 2024. The couple didn’t spend the Fourth of July together, with Affleck in Los Angeles and Lopez in the Hamptons. However, Lopez reportedly spends a lot of time with Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter, Violet, 18. Lopez and her stepdaughter were spotted with their arms around each other in Southampton, New York, on July 15, 2024, according to Page Six. Affleck remained on the West Coast.

In the past, Garner allegedly approved of Lopez after seeing her with her kids. “Now that Jen and Jen have been co-parenting, they’ve been getting to know each other better and have formed a very new friendship,” a source told Us Weekly. “She fully supports their relationship and wants nothing more than for him to be happy.”

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Marc Anthony Said the Opening Line He Used on Jennifer Lopez Was Embarrassingly Bad

Emma McKee — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:31:00 +0000

Years before they began a romantic relationship, Marc Anthony knew Jennifer Lopez was the one for him. He even told her this when they first met, startling a response out of her. Anthony shared why he felt embarrassed by the way he acted around Lopez when they met.

Marc Anthony cringed at the opening line he used on Jennifer Lopez

In 1998, Lopez and Anthony met backstage at the Broadway production of The Capeman. Lopez was a fan of Anthony’s work and wanted to see him after his performance in the show. When Anthony saw her, he said he used an opening line that still made him cringe years later.

“I had never met her,” he told Vanity Fair in 2011. “I’d heard she was a fan of mine, and she walked into my dressing room and I said the worst opening line ever. I don’t know what the hell came over me, but I said, ‘You’re my wife and you don’t even know it.’”

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony | Kevin Winter/WireImage

His brashness surprised Lopez, and Anthony immediately apologized.

“And she said, ‘Excuse me?’” Anthony recalled. “And I’m like, ‘I’m so sorry, I don’t know where the f*** that came from.’”

Six years later, Anthony and Lopez married in a quiet ceremony in Los Angeles.

She said men often pursued her

According to Lopez, Anthony’s response to her was relatively typical. Most of the men in her life pursued her relentlessly.

“[They] pursued me in such a voracious way that I think, Oh my God, nobody has ever loved me like this,” she said. “That’s how hard they go.”

Sean “Diddy” Combs told Lopez he loved her very soon after they met, and Ben Affleck wrote her love letters to win her over.

Jennifer Lopez said she would always respect Marc Anthony after their split

In 2011, Lopez and Anthony announced their intention to divorce after seven years of marriage. She said that it was not an easy decision for her even though she knew it was the right move.

“This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to face,” she said. “I really wanted this family to work. That was my biggest dream, and I worked hard at it. We both did. Sometimes it doesn’t work — and that’s sad.”

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony | Ethan Miller/Getty Images

While she knew that Anthony was not the right partner for her, she said she would always respect him.

“I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer,” she said. “We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic — and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children. And out of respect for our family, I will keep private the details of our personal life.”

She said that though the split was painful, she wanted to move forward with optimism about her future as a mother and performer.

Yoko Ono Didn’t Want to Be Romantically Involved With a Married John Lennon

Emma McKee — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:21:00 +0000

Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s relationship began as an affair. They clicked immediately when they met, and they were soon romantically involved. Ono said that while she loved Lennon, she hadn’t initially wanted their relationship to go this way. She shared why she thought an affair with him would be too much of a mess.

Yoko Ono said she thought a platonic relationship with John Lennon would be best

In 1966, Lennon walked into an art gallery and discovered Ono’s work. She was there at the time, and the two immediately felt a connection between them. They began an affair, even though Ono said she had not wanted this at first.

“I didn’t want to have any difficulty with a married man,” Ono said in the book All You Need Is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines, adding, “I was very much interested in my work. I had my child and my husband.”

Yoko Ono and John Lennon | Susan Wood/Getty Images

Initially, she would have preferred that their relationship remain professional and platonic.

“Getting help [from John] on a work level was all right,” she said. “I probably had this feeling that I just wanted to keep it that way, not get sticky about it.”

Yoko Ono denied that she pursued John Lennon

Despite what Ono said, many people have blamed her for pursuing Lennon. She didn’t think Lennon was someone who would have allowed her to manipulate him.

“[They make John sound as if he was] sort of manipulated by some strong woman who just comes and grabs him. And the thing is, I don’t think he was like that at all,” she said. “A lot of girls were pursuing him, I’m sure. So I don’t think he would have gone for that. I’m sure he was used to a lot of women wanting him, you know, and my feeling was, Oh, I see he’s not coming on [to me], that’s very interesting, so I started saying, Oh, well, he’s probably as shy as I am. It’s interesting that I wasn’t doing anything about it.”

Ono resented rumors that claimed she swept in and stole Lennon from his wife. She said it wasn’t in her nature to behave that way.

“I’m a very shy person — a mixture of being shy and very proud and very old-fashioned maybe — I don’t think a woman should make a move, you know, whatever.”

She recalled the moment Cynthia Lennon discovered them

While Ono said she didn’t want to get involved with a married man, they eventually began an affair. Cynthia Lennon, his first wife, said she came home from vacation to discover the pair of them sitting in her kitchen. Ono claimed it didn’t actually happen that way.

Yoko Ono and John Lennon | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty

“Well, it wasn’t really like that,” she said. “Cynthia was in Greece — and she didn’t come back on the expected date. We checked and found out that everybody was telling her about [John and me]. She felt embarrassed to come back. She didn’t just suddenly come into the kitchen and found us like ‘What’s this?’ you know.”

Still, Ono said she understood the experience was painful for Cynthia and didn’t want to discount her memories of it.

Yoko Ono Admitted Cynthia Lennon Had to Be ‘Strong’ to Deal With John Lennon

Emma McKee — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:21:06 +0000

Yoko Ono and John Lennon began a relationship while he was still married to his first wife, Cynthia Lennon. The affair, of course, did nothing good for the relationship between the two women. When Ono first met Cynthia, though, she said she liked her a great deal. She recognized an innate strength in her that had to be present in order to put up with Lennon.

Yoko Ono shared what she thought of Cynthia Lennon when she first met her

Cynthia met Ono before she realized she was having an affair with her husband. Ono said Cynthia’s poise impressed her.

“The first time I met her at Kenwood — I thought she was very quiet and sensitive — a nice lady,” Ono said in the book All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines. “She had a nice figure and my feeling was in Liverpool, when he went to art school, I think she was like a different class of chick, you know, rather elegant and graceful, and I think that’s probably what impressed John.”

Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono, Cynthia Lennon, and Julian Lennon | Wendell Teodoro / Contributor via Getty

Ono believed Cynthia’s intelligence had helped her win Lennon over. She also believed that Cynthia’s strength helped her stay in the relationship.

“She was a strong lady,” Ono said, adding, “She had to be strong to be with John. He wasn’t a Goody Two-shoes. He was already complex and a boy with a chip on his shoulder.”

Yoko Ono could tell John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage was in a bad place

Before Cynthia discovered the affair, Ono said Lennon often complained to her about his wife. While this made her uncomfortable — she knew he shouldn’t be talking about his wife that way to her — she developed deep feelings for him.

“Obviously, their marriage was not going gloriously; otherwise, he wouldn’t want to have me around,” she said. “The thing is, John and I fell in love. But he was a man of the world by then. He wasn’t a virgin. I think he’s one of those people who took marriage very seriously and I do too … So to leave that and get together, there had to be a very strong reason for it. But as John said, it was bigger than both of us.”

She said she didn’t want to get involved with a married man

Ono faced criticism over the years for pursuing Lennon, but she said this was not what happened. She claimed she hadn’t wanted to get involved with a married man.

Yoko Ono and John Lennon | Susan Wood/Getty Images

“I didn’t want to have any difficulty with a married man,” she said, adding, “I was very much interested in my work. I had my child and my husband. Getting help [from John] on a work level was all right. I probably had this feeling that I just wanted to keep it that way, not getting sticky about it.”

Still, the couple did not remain platonic for long. They married in 1969.

Why Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Kids Call Her ‘The Dragon’

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:46:00 +0000

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck seemed like the perfect Hollywood couple. They were married for over a decade before calling it quits, and they have three kids together. Garner and Affleck now live close to each other so Affleck can see his three children often. And it turns out that the famous parents have very different parenting styles. Here’s what Garner said about her kids calling her “the dragon.”

Jennifer Garner said she and Ben Affleck’s kids call her ‘the dragon’ because of her strictness

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are no longer married but remain friendly post-divorce. The couple has three kids: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12. While Ben Affleck’s current marital struggles with Jennifer Lopez have dominated the headlines, he’s often seen spending time with his children in Los Angeles.

Affleck might be a fun parent compared to Garner. In 2020, while speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Garner explained that her kids call her “the dragon” because of her strict rules.

“If you’re like me, I kill the fun,” Garner admitted. “I am so lame. They call me the dragon; they have all these names for me.”

Because Garner always tells her kids “no,” she says that one day a year, she “says yes” to any request. She calls it “Yes Day.”

“Yes. We want pizza with ice cream for breakfast, or with toothpaste. Yeah,” she laughed. “I do it. Yes, I have for years.”

Garner noted that her kids have different ideas of what “Yes Day” entails because of their age differences. “They have to agree, because it’s just one day,” she explained. “So, the one thing that they can agree on is basically making an a** out of me.”

Ben Affleck said it was ‘hard and stressful’ to parent post-divorce

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner walking with their daughter, Seraphina Affleck, in 2014 | Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck continue to put their kids first in their lives post-divorce. The exes remain friendly and regularly see each other in 2024, with Affleck frequently stopping by Garner’s home. However, transitioning from married to divorced parents wasn’t easy for Affleck. Affleck told People that being a divorced, working dad presented challenges.

“So, I’m trying to fit a whole week of dad into three and a half days, [it’s] hard and stressful,” he said in 2021. “My standards really changed. I don’t want to go travel and do something if it’s not really rewarding and meaningful. Yeah, I have to work. The kids know I have to work. Their mom has to work. They understand that. But it’s not like I’m some martyr for my kids. I get more out of it than anything else.”

Despite the challenges, Affleck maintains that Garner is a fantastic mother. “Jen is a superhero mom,” he said in 2016, a year after their split and two years before finalizing their divorce. “She is an amazing mother and I’m really lucky to have her as a partner to co-parent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that’s what we do.”

Jennifer Garner wants her ex-husband to be ‘happy and healthy’ for the kids despite marital woes

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez continue to dominate the media with divorce rumors. According to insiders, Lopez and Affleck have had a rocky marriage for most of 2024. Affleck reportedly confides in Jennifer Garner regarding his marital woes. Some sources claim that Garner is happy to help Affleck, but other sources claim it’s become too painful for her.

A source told People that Garner “wants the best” for Affleck, no matter the outcome of his marriage.

“She wants him happy and healthy so he can be the best dad possible,” the source explained. The insider added that Garner “likes that [Lopez] lives a healthy lifestyle and supports Ben’s sobriety. Jen wants that for Ben.”

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Taylor Swift Will Likely Name Her and Travis Kelce’s Child After Her Grandmother, Experts Bet

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:28:00 +0000

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have dated for about a year and seem ultra-serious regarding their future. Some sources claim they have already discussed an engagement and a future wedding. So, what about kids? Here’s what experts predicted regarding the name of Swift and Kelce’s first child if they have children.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will likely name their first child after Swift’s grandmother, experts believe

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have an excellent relationship that appears to be going the distance. And fans fully expect them to get married and start a family. Swift and Kelce haven’t publicly mentioned having children together just yet. However, if they take a break from their careers to raise children, sports traders at Sportscasting.com think they know what the couple will name their first child.

According to the experts, there’s a 14.3% chance that Swift and Kelce will name their first child “Marjorie” if it’s a girl. Swift’s grandmother was named Marjorie, and the pop star wrote a song in her honor. If Swift and Kelce have a baby boy, there’s a 12.5% chance they will name him Edward or Scott.

“Marjorie Swift might have an old-fashioned twang to it, but this is a name we could be seeing a lot more of if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a baby girl,” Sportscasting.com spokesman Andy Newton said. “This is because the oddsmakers are predicting Swift is favorite to name her first girl after her grandmother, who was a big inspiration for her getting into music.

“If it’s a boy, the betting experts are also suggesting it will be another family theme with both Edward and Scott big fancies due to these being the names of Swift and Kelce’s fathers,” Newton continued. “Scottie Swift has a nice ring to it, and if he ends up following his dad into American football, he’ll need to be fast with a name like that!”

Other popular baby name guesses include Kingsley (11.1% chance), Travis (11.1% chance), Donna (10% chance), Gardner (10% chance), or Andrea (10% chance).

Taylor Swift finds it ‘really emotional’ to sing ‘Marjorie’

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift during ‘The Eras Tour’ | Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Taylor Swift wrote her song, “Marjorie,” about her grandmother Marjorie Finlay. Finlay won a talent contest on the ABC network show Music With the Girls and became an American opera singer. Swift sampled her grandmother’s singing on the track.

“The experience of writing that song was really surreal because I was kind of a wreck at times writing it,” Swift explained in a YouTube clip. “I would sort of break down sometimes. It was really hard to actually even sing it in the vocal booth without sounding like I had sort of break, because it just was really emotional.”

“I think that one of the hardest forms of regret to sort of work through is the regret of sort of being so young when you lost someone that you didn’t have the perspective to learn and appreciate who they are,” Swift reflected.

Travis Kelce allegedly wants to have multiple children with his famous girlfriend

Travis Kelce allegedly wants to have a big family with Taylor Swift. A source told Life & Style that Kelce might want to have kids before he and Swift tie the knot.

“Travis is eager to speed up their relationship timeline,” the source said in April 2024. “He wants to marry Taylor right away and start a family as soon as she’s ready. Travis has been so broody that he’s told Taylor he’s open to having kids before a wedding!”

The source added that Kelce’s “fatherly instincts kick in” when he spends time with his nieces. “Travis is going to be an amazing dad,” they said.

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Jennifer Garner Wasn’t ‘Happy’ When Ben Affleck Rebounded With a 22-Year-Old Model

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

For years, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were Hollywood’s “it” couple. Unfortunately, they couldn’t make their romance last. After a decade together, they called it quits on their romance in 2015 before finalizing their divorce in 2018. Before finalizing the divorce, Affleck was spotted with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton. Here’s how Garner allegedly felt about Affleck dating the young model.

Jennifer Garner allegedly wasn’t ‘happy’ when Ben Affleck dated a 22-year-old model after their split

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck retained a friendship after their split. The couple was married from 2005 to 2018, though they split in 2015. They share three children and vowed to remain close for the good of the kids. While Garner and Affleck have a close relationship in 2024, it seems Affleck’s choice of women might’ve bothered Garner before they finalized their divorce.

Affleck and 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton were spotted together in August 2018 before splitting up two months later. A source told People at the time that Garner wasn’t “happy” about the romance, but she was more concerned about Affleck maintaining his sobriety and parenting their children.

“Is she happy about him hanging out with a very young Playboy model? Certainly not,” a source said. “But her concern right now is not who he is dating. What she ultimately cares about is his sobriety and whether she can rely on him to co-parent.”

“He is happy being able to date who he wants and not feel tied down to a serious relationship,” another source said. “… Ben likes a woman with brains and beauty, but he also likes to be free to do what he wants.”

Affleck and Sexton broke up so he could focus on more critical aspects of his life. “He enjoyed being with her but is working on himself, and being together with her at this time is not something that works,” a friend told People. “He will date in the future, but for now, his focus is on his sobriety, family, and his next project.”

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck at the Academy Awards in 2013 | Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

A source said that Shauna Sexton had ‘no respect’ for him or his recovery

Ben Affleck entered rehab for alcohol addiction on Aug. 22, 2018 — a week after he was spotted out to dinner with Shauna Sexton. A source told Page Six in 2018 that they didn’t believe Sexton had any “respect” for Affleck or his sobriety, given how she loved to party.

“At the end of the day, in order to be in recovery, [Affleck] needs to be by himself and taking care of his family,” the source shared. “He’s being used by this girl. Anyone who drinks the way she drinks and is out there publicizing it and their relationship has no respect for him or his family.”

Sexton defended herself on social media after the allegations. She admitted to making “mistakes” on Instagram but claimed they don’t define her. “Do these mistakes mean I would disrespect someone’s hard-earned sobriety by drinking with them or in front of them? Hell no,” she wrote.

Jennifer Garner allegedly worries about Ben Affleck’s health amid Jennifer Lopez divorce rumors

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are going through marital issues in 2024, and Jennifer Garner is allegedly worried about Affleck’s health. Garner helped Affleck with his alcohol addiction in the past. Above all else, she wants him to remain healthy and happy despite whatever happens in his personal life.

“Jen can’t stand by and do nothing,” a source told OK! Magazine. “That’s not in her nature. She has dropped everything to make sure Ben doesn’t spiral out of control again. At the end of the day, Ben is still the father of their children, and she will help him however she can.”

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Kids Are Telling Them to Not ‘Give Up’ on Marriage, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:42:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are allegedly headed toward divorce in 2024. The couple fell in love in the early 2000s and broke up in 2004 before finding love again in 2021. Now that they’re married, they have a blended family. Lopez has twins with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, and Affleck has three kids with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. Here’s what a source said about how the kids don’t want Affleck and Lopez to “give up” on their marriage.

Jennifer Lopez’s twins and Ben Affleck’s 3 kids allegedly want their parents to stay married

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are incredible parents who put their families first. Lopez has Emme Maribel Muñiz and Max Muñiz, 16, with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. Affleck has Violet Anne, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12, with his famous ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

Due to their blended families, Emme and Max spend a lot of time with Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. A source recently told DailyMail.com that the kids want Lopez and Affleck to work out their marriage.

“The kids think Jennifer and Ben are really, deeply in love, like soul mates, and they don’t want them to divorce,” the source alleged. “They want them to work it out for better or for worse, like their vows said. And they do feel that the two should continue counseling and talking it out, even if it is painful.”

The source added that all five kids want Affleck and Lopez to “get back together” before Lopez turns 55 on July 24, 2024. “There is hope they could all celebrate together for a mellow family party in Los Angeles,” the source continued.

The insider added that the kids know Affleck can be “grumpy” and “prickly,” and they want him to “lighten up” for the good of his marriage. As for Lopez, she needs to take a step back and relax.

“The kids get along great, especially Emme and Fin; they are best friends and talk every day,” the source continued. “They tell Ben and Jenny, ‘Hey, don’t give up; don’t lose this.'”

Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner became friends through co-parenting

Jennifer Lopez, Emme Muniz, and Ben Affleck | Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living

It’s unclear exactly where Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner stand during Lopez’s marital struggles with Ben Affleck. Affleck reportedly confides in his ex-wife and spends a lot of time at her home with their three kids. While some sources claim Garner has a lot of respect for Lopez, other sources claim Lopez hates that Affleck confides in Garner.

A source told Us Weekly in November 2022 that Lopez and Garner got to know each other after Lopez and Affleck tied the knot. “Now that Jen and Jen have been co-parenting, they’ve been getting to know each other better and have formed a very new friendship,” the insider said, adding that Garner “can’t believe how sweet” Lopez is to her children.

The source added that the two moms “really enjoy each other.”

Garner once revealed that Affleck wanted to expand their family beyond three kids and that he’s a fantastic father. It’s clear she still adores him as the father of her children in 2024.

J.Lo reflected on how she ‘didn’t understand’ motherhood before having kids of her own

Jennifer Lopez spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in May 2023 about motherhood. She explained that she later apologized to friends who were mothers when she wasn’t, as she didn’t understand the experience of having kids.

“I remember when I wasn’t a mother, I didn’t understand that at all,” Lopez said. “I remember apologizing to friends of mine at that time who had kids — I was like, ‘Why don’t you do this and this?’ And then once I had [kids], I was like, ‘I’m so sorry; I had no idea.’”

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Jennifer Lopez Is Not Likely to Request Half of Ben Affleck’s Assets in Divorce, Attorney Says

Lauren Weiler — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:14:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot two years ago, but their love story spans decades. The couple first fell in love in the early 2000s and broke up in 2004. They went on to have separate marriages and divorces before falling back in love in 2021. Unfortunately, sources claim the couple wants to divorce. Some additional sources claim that Lopez is after half of Affleck’s assets. But a divorce attorney says that’s likely not the case.

Jennifer Lopez probably won’t request half of Ben Affleck’s assets in the event of a divorce

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck might not stay married through the rest of 2024. The couple reportedly has compatibility issues, leading them to Splitsville. According to Yahoo, a source told Radar Online that Lopez wants half of Affleck’s $150 million fortune.

So, why does Lopez allegedly want the money? “One of the little-known secrets is Jennifer paid for much of their marital expenses, and now she feels he owes her,” the source alleged. “She’s adding up all those private jet bills she puts on her plastic, the hotels, and meals, clothes, coffee runs, gas. The high cost of living was done on her dime. She paid the lion’s share for that $60 million mansion they bought, too.”

Attorney Jacqueline Newman from the matrimonial law firm Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in Manhattan said in a statement to Showbiz Cheat Sheet that Lopez likely doesn’t want Affleck’s money.

“I do not think that Jennifer Lopez is really requesting half of Ben Affleck’s assets,” Newman shared. “To begin with, there is undoubtedly a prenuptial agreement which protects both of their assets acquired before the marriage (and probably acquired during the marriage as well). The issue seems to be a request by Lopez for reimbursement of expenses paid during the marriage, as she states that Affleck did not pay his fair share. Whether that is an issue to fight about, it could depend on what their prenuptial agreement says.”

Newman added that she expects the divorce to settle “quietly” to “avoid a media frenzy.”

“Whether Affleck will make some payment to Lopez to equalize their contributions is unlikely as he will more likely claim that the expenses were incurred due to her preferences rather than his,” she continued. “I cannot see these two people litigating in a court whether they should have equally divided the cost of vacations, private planes, and dinners!”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck might not have a prenup

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at Elle’s Women in Hollywood Celebration in 2023 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman says Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck “undoubtedly” have a prenup. But additional sources question this. A source told The Mirror that Lopez likely wanted a postnup.

“Jen’s got more to lose than Ben, and while she trusts in her gut that he wouldn’t try to take her to the cleaners, there’s a ‘better safe than sorry’ vibe, especially with so much on the line,” the source told the publication. “It’s not uncommon for couples in Hollywood to arrange these types of formal documents a year or two into their marriage. So, they’re being sensible, but it still isn’t an ideal scenario off the back of so much tension and trouble.”

The couple officially listed their home for sale in July 2024

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially put their Beverly Hills mansion up for sale in July 2024. They listed the mansion for $68 million. The listing on Zillow states that the couple “recently renovated” the mansion “with the highest level of quality.” The home has 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and over five acres.

Current rumors suggest Lopez lives alone in the home. Affleck lives in a $100,000 monthly rental near Jennifer Garner’s home. Now that the couple has put the house up for sale, they seem closer than ever to announcing an official separation.

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Travis Kelce Has Spent Nearly $100,000 on Gifts to Taylor Swift in Year 1 of Dating

Lauren Weiler — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:08:00 +0000

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have gone through their first year of dating, and fans can’t get enough of the famous couple. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end loves to spoil the queen of pop. In 2024, Kelce reportedly purchased nearly $100,000 worth of gifts for Swift. Here’s what to know about the lavish presents he gave his famous girlfriend.

Travis Kelce has spent almost $100,000 on gifts to Taylor Swift in their first year of dating

Taylor Swift has a higher net worth than Travis Kelce, but that doesn’t mean he skimps on the gifts. Kelce reportedly bought Swift nearly $100,000 in presents in their first year of dating.

So, what has Kelce bought Swift? Kelce loves to spoil Swift with jewelry. He purchased Swift a custom 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet containing 4.62 carats of diamonds. Kelce also bought her an 18K yellow gold Cartier watch, a gold bangle from De Beers, and a limited edition gold and diamond horseshoe necklace with matching earrings to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. In total, Kelce spent over $35,000 on jewelry for Swift.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end didn’t skimp on accessories and clothing. He purchased a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and a matching bag for Swift to celebrate Christmas in 2023. Kelce bought her a Ferragamo leather biker jacket, a black lambskin beret, a Celine straw hat, and a Medium Andiamo bag from Bottega Veneta. To go with the shawl, Kelce purchased Swift a Hermès bag. He also gifted her a Chanel bag and sunglasses. In total, Kelce spent around $35,000 on clothing and accessories.

Swift loves roses, and Kelce splurged throughout their year together. He bought Swift 250 Eternity roses for Valentine’s Day, as well as a red and gold crystal rose sculpture. To celebrate the release of The Tortured Poets Department, Kelce sent Swift 11 bouquets containing orchids, hydrangeas, and white roses. The NFL player spent around $12,500 on flowers.

Kelce also bought Swift a sweet treat: eight boxes of Maison Pierre Hermé macarons worth over $700.

Travis Kelce will get Taylor Swift a ‘super special’ engagement ring, a source says

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift | Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans can’t wait for Kelce to get down on one knee for Swift. The couple hasn’t publicly discussed an engagement, but it seems likely that they’re headed in that direction.

A source told Life & Style that Kelce won’t skimp on the “big moment.”

“The big moment — and the ring — need to be super special,” the source explained. “But Travis is a ‘grand gesture’ kind of guy, so no matter what or when he finally asks her, it will be an experience that they’ll remember forever.”

A source told Us Weekly that Kelce doesn’t plan on proposing soon. “Travis has no plans on proposing to Taylor anytime soon,” the insider shared. “It’s not even on his radar. Marriage is something he takes very seriously and not something he would ever just jump into without giving it some careful consideration.”

The couple looked at European properties together

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly looked at Europe for properties to live in together. A source told The Sun that Swift and Kelce saw multiple places in Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy in May 2024. The properties ranged in price from $1.7 million to $7.5 million.

Swift was also reportedly looking at homes near Lisbon, Portugal. The properties ranged from $2.7 million to a whopping $10 million.

We can’t say if Swift and Kelce will pull the plug and buy a place together before they get engaged. But fans remain hopeful that the couple plans on staying together forever.

This article was originally published by Elite Daily.

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