Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to extravagance, and she spared no expense for her 55th birthday party. On July 24, 2024, she posted videos to Instagram showing her Bridgerton-themed bash. She also posted a thirst trap that shows she’s missing her wedding ring amid rumors that she and Ben Affleck are headed for divorce. Here’s what to know about Lopez’s recent social media posts.
Jennifer Lopez posted footage from her 55th birthday party and a thirst trap
Jennifer Lopez looked like she had a blast at her 55th birthday party. The Bridgerton-themed bash occurred in the Hamptons in New York over a July 2024 weekend. Ben Affleck reportedly didn’t attend the event, as he’s been on the West Coast in Los Angeles for months. It’s unclear if Affleck planned to celebrate Lopez’s birthday separately, as her actual birth date is July 24.
Lopez posted footage of the event on Instagram. “Dearest Gentle Reader … And a splendid evening was had by all,” she captioned the post, which showed horse-drawn carriages and live orchestral music. The evening featured Regency-era dancing, and every attendee arrived in 1800s-appropriate costuming.
As for Lopez, she wore a sparkling ball gown with a corset top to start the evening before changing into a green dress later in the night. She wore her hair in a large updo. The Instagram reel shows Lopez singing into a microphone at her party while drinking champagne. She also had a beautiful tiered cake with sparkler party candles.
A few hours before Lopez posted footage from her party, she posted a thirst trap to Instagram. The selfie shows the star showing off her curves in a white swimsuit. She dressed up the look with gold jewelry and had her hair back in a simple ponytail. “This is me … now,” she captioned the post with a birthday cake emoji, referencing her 2024 album. The photo also prominently featured her left hand, which is noticeably missing a wedding ring.
Ben Affleck didn’t attend Jennifer Lopez’s party, but he’ll allegedly be ‘flying in’ soon
Ben Affleck had a birthday party for Jennifer Lopez in 2023. However, in 2024, he didn’t attend her Bridgerton-themed event. Affleck remained in Los Angeles while Lopez partied it up in New York.
So, will Affleck spend any time with Lopez on her birthday? A source told The Scoop on NewsNation that Affleck should be in New York soon. “He’s supposed to be flying in for the week,” the insider alleged.
As for why Affleck didn’t attend the party, the source said, “That’s not his scene. He’s much more low-key and a homebody. He hates that stuff.”
The couple hasn’t officially announced an impending divorce, but fans think Affleck’s absence says it all.
The couple agreed to ‘take some time apart’ but may reconcile
While Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez aren’t on the same coast at the moment, they’ll have to come together at some point to discuss the future of their marriage. A source told DailyMail.com they’re taking “some time apart” to work through their issues and see if they can salvage their relationship.
“Jen and Ben agreed it is best to take some time apart so they can really figure out what it is that they want,’ the insider alleged. “They were ready to throw in the towel. Divorce papers are done and ready to be filed. But they wanted to give it one last go before walking away from this ….”
Another source told DailyMail.com that the space between them might be working. “They have given each other space to think things over, and this has reinforced that they do love each other,” the source said.
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