Jennifer Lopez Subtly Messages Ben Affleck on His Birthday via Instagram

Ben Affleck celebrated his 52nd birthday on August 15, but fans wouldn’t know it from Jennifer Lopez’s Instagram page. The 55-year-old star chose to share a stunning carousel of glamorous images in a chic Dior outfit on Affleck’s special day, which might have carried a subtle message for him.

Lopez’s outfit was a sheer, nude ensemble adorned with sparkling silver flowers and secured with a black sash. Her fit physique shone through, complemented by her hair pulled back into a sleek high ponytail, diamond chandelier earrings, and her signature glowing makeup. Her confident exterior seemed to reflect her inner strength. Perhaps she was signaling to Affleck that she was doing just fine despite their summer spent apart.

Although the estranged couple didn’t share a romantic dinner, Lopez was spotted visiting Affleck at his rental home in Brentwood by Page Six. She kept it casual in jeans and a tan cropped jacket, still sporting her high ponytail. Notably, she didn’t seem to be going all-out for his birthday — no presents or cake were in sight. However, this seemingly minor snub isn’t that surprising since Affleck didn’t attend Lopez’s Bridgerton-themed party on July 24. He was busy closing on a $20.5 million home for himself, which appeared to confirm that the couple was focusing on their separate lives.

This summer saw Affleck and Lopez spending their time apart — she in the Hamptons and he in LA. “Ben continues to live at the Brentwood rental. He’s been there for about two months now,” an insider told People in July. “He seems okay. He’s been at his office every day and seems focused on work. He’s also spending time with his kids.”

This separation may have brought relief to some in Lopez’s inner circle. Key figures in her life, including Leah Remini and manager Benny Medina, were reportedly unhappy with how Affleck treated Lopez. Remini felt that Lopez’s husband was “selfish and not fully committed as a partner,” while Medina had “bad blood” with Affleck, according to Page Six. Despite Lopez’s confident posts on social media, those close to the couple seem to believe they are better off apart.