Jennifer Lopez ‘Faking It’ Publicly, ‘Destroyed’ Privately Over Affleck Split

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly putting on a brave face in public despite enduring a tough time in her personal life. According to one insider, the singer is “faking it” regarding her cheerful public appearances but is truly devastated over her rumored split from Ben Affleck.

“J. Lo wants the world to think she doesn’t have a care in the world, but the breakup is crushing her,” an insider told In Touch exclusively. “She’s faking it for the cameras in New York. It’s almost like she’s in an ad campaign for a woman having the time of her life on vacation.”

Despite the seemingly happy photos of Lopez circulating over the past few weeks, the source insists, “It’s all an illusion.” On the other hand, the source claims Affleck appears to be in better spirits, stating, “He just feels lighter and is definitely less stressed without her. But J. Lo is destroyed and doesn’t want to move on.”

Lopez and Affleck, known as “Bennifer,” first dated in the early 2000s after meeting on the set of the 2001 film Gigli. Their relationship was heavily covered by the media, leading to paparazzi and tabloid reporters frequently following them.

They split up in 2004, with Lopez later explaining that the constant press coverage played a significant role in Affleck’s discomfort with continuing their relationship. The pair rekindled their romance in mid-2021 and eventually tied the knot in two separate ceremonies over the summer of 2022.

In recent weeks, rumors have circulated that Affleck and Lopez might be parting ways, with at least one source suggesting that divorce is “imminent” for the couple. Neither Lopez nor Affleck has made any public statements confirming the end of their marriage, but it’s notable that they did not spend their second wedding anniversary together.