Going to Be a Great Day

Jennifer Lopez appears to have celebrated another milestone without Ben Affleck by her side, yet she remains positive and upbeat.

Reports of tension and distance between the couple have circulated for months. The two have largely spent the summer apart, even marking their recent two-year wedding anniversary on opposite coasts.

With Jennifer’s 55th birthday fast approaching on July 24, the couple reportedly are still keeping their distance. This weekend, Jennifer hosted a Bridgerton-themed birthday party on the East Coast, spending time with her mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez, and several friends at her home near Southampton in the Hamptons.

Despite Jennifer hosting the festivities, Ben, who has been busy filming “The Accountant 2,” was notably absent. However, Jennifer was recently seen spending time with Ben and Jennifer Garner’s eldest daughter, Violet, in the Hamptons.

Last year for her 54th birthday, Jennifer celebrated with Ben at a party held at their Los Angeles home. But this year seems different as she commemorates the day without him by her side.

Jennifer took to Instagram before the party, posting cheerful updates. She started with a selfie in bed wearing a white tank top and Chanel hoop earrings, followed by a mirror selfie in her bathroom and another picture where she smiled widely. “Today is gonna be a great day,” she wrote in the caption, adding, “Happy Saturday everybody.” Fans flooded the comments with supportive messages.

“I love to see you smiling and enjoying life,” one fan commented. Others added, “You are soooo beautiful,” “Have a beautiful birthday weekend!!!” and “Gorgeous! Happy weekend, Jen!” Another fan enthusiastically stated, “Yay amen! What a beautiful smile. I love seeing you like that. Have the coolest Saturday!”

Ben was seen wearing his wedding ring in Los Angeles the day before Jennifer’s birthday party. The celebrations followed just four days after their two-year wedding anniversary on July 16, which they also spent apart.

Neither Jennifer nor Ben have publicly addressed the rumors surrounding their relationship. While some time apart and putting their Los Angeles home on the market have raised eyebrows, the couple has occasionally spent time together, including celebrating Violet’s high school graduation in May.

Jennifer, who is often seen as a beacon of positivity, chose to focus on the good. Her bright and happy demeanor was evident as she engaged with her followers on social media, embracing well-wishes and sharing her joy with her fans.

Even though her birthday this year lacks Ben’s presence, Jennifer’s optimistic outlook seems to overshadow the speculations about their relationship. Her focus on creating good memories and cherishing happy moments shines through in her recent posts and interactions.