are dealing with a sudden round of breakup rumors that—much like the film Gigli—have left everyone shocked and confused. Between reports claiming they’re no longer living together, paparazzi pics of them looking perfectly happy, and blurry images of Ben without his wedding ring, we are living through uncertain times. So naturally, we’ve gathered all the available info in one place to make sense of it.
Multiple Reports Claim Ben and Jen Are Seemingly Living Apart
This has been confirmed by multiple sources and in multiple outlets. First, reported on May 16 that Ben has been staying at a Brentwood home all by himself. This was confirmed by later that same day, and then on May 19, an source claimed “they have been staying in separate homes and the tension has been high.”
J.Lo Is Still Wearing Her Ring
Here she is on May 17 (divorce headlines were dominating the news cycle at this point) visibly wearing her ring in front of paparazzi photographers while smiling.
But Ben Was Spotted Without His Ring… for a Day
So Ben was seen without his ring on May 17 (the same day this photo of Jen ^^ was taken) in images published by . However, his ring was back on its finger just two days later on May 19.
FYI: This All Started in the Tabloids
Rumors about Ben and Jen kicked off thanks to a tabloid report from on May 15. They spoke to an “insider” who said, “The writing is on the wall–it’s over. They’re headed for a divorce–and for once, [Ben’s] not to blame!”
This insider also claimed the couple “never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him, and he can’t change her.”
Insiders Claim They’re on Two “Different Pages”
Sources remain cryptic about why Jen and Ben are having marriage problems surface in the tabloids. insider claims Bennifer “said they’d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remained the same.”
Meanwhile, spoke to someone who said “They started having issues a few months ago as Jen had started ramping up work commitments and prepping for her tour. Jen is very focused on work. They are on two completely different pages most of the time.”
A source also told that the couple “did not celebrate Mother’s Day together.”
Jennifer Liked a Post About Unhealthy Relationships
The in question (from March 19) read “you cannot build a healthy relationship with somebody” who “lacks integrity and emotional safety,” “doesn’t respect your time, doesn’t think it’s important to call/text back in a respectable time frame,” “lacks effective communication skills,” and “doesn’t know who they are or what they want.”
Right Now, They Aren’t Planning to Divorce
A source told on May 19 that “Jen and Ben’s relationship is not over yet.” They added that “They are taking a second to figure out what each of them is going through and wants. Both of them have been very down.”
And They Were Photographed Looking Happy on May 19
I mean, they definitely don’t look like a couple going through relationship drama!
We’ll keep you updated with the latest, but as of now it seems like these two are just going through ups and downs that happen in any relationship.
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