In 2021, “Bennifer” sent fans wild as they fueled 2000s nostalgia with their unexpected reunion – which also saw the couple packing on the PDA during a romantic getaway to Italy that summer .
Snaps from the trip saw the rekindled couple laughing as Jennifer Lopez, 54, sat on beau Ben Affleck’s lap in a restaurant, cuddling together on a yacht and kissing ardently in public.
But this week JLo looked a far cry from the self she was loved three years ago as she embarked on a trip to the same place – this time without her husband – even appearing to dine at the exact restaurant where she and him had been photographed getting very intimate. has.
Photos showed the singer enjoying a much less dizzying and affectionate trip as she was spotted on a boat, heading to the famous Lo Scoglio restaurant in Nerano for lunch with friends.
The star appeared relaxed as she ate her food, checked her phone and chatted with friends.
And it looks like dinner isn’t the only part of the itinerary Jennifer is replicating.
She has spent the past few days in Italy and was recently spotted partying with friends on a boat in Positano, with onlookers saying she looked “in good spirits”.
As well as admiring the beautiful scenery around her, the mother of two, who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, posed for selfies from different angles.
It’s unclear who she was sending her flirty snaps to, but over the years Ben, 51, enjoyed boating with Jennifer and, memorably, recreated an iconic scene from her 2002 music video Jenny From the Block on a $130 million mega-mega-dollar. yacht as they vacationed together in Saint Tropez for her 52nd birthday after their first relaunch.
After going public with their romance in 2021, Ben and Jennifer enjoyed a vacation on a luxury yacht with stops in Monaco, St. Tropez and Capri as well as Nerano.
Jennifer’s ex-ARod was also in St. Tropez around this time, celebrating her 46th birthday on a charter yacht Ocean Paradise, which has a whopping price tag of €27,000,000 ($31,860,810) and can accommodate 12 guests and 12 other crew members.
Still, it’s no match for Jennifer’s Valerie, priced at €110,000,000 ($129,817,600) where, three years ago, she and Ben were seen recreating steamy scenes from her music video for 2002, Jenny from the Block.
However, this time, Jennifer seemed to just be enjoying a day trip on another boat, rather than staying on it.
Unlike the 2021 snaps, which showed an excited JLo completely immersed in Ben, 51, this time the singer looked like he was enjoying a lot more downtime and lounging around the ship.
Elsewhere, while photos from three years ago showed Ben playfully grabbing her bum, this year saw her posing for glamorous and sultry solo photos.
The amusing display came after a source told DailyMail.com that Jennifer was “done” trying to repair her marriage to Ben.
An industry insider claimed the pop star was at her wit’s end and no longer felt she could do “more” to save the relationship.
A music industry source told DailyMail.com: “Jenny has had enough and she’s really tried but she can’t do more, it’s not getting better, it’s getting worse.”
The insider added that the main reason JLo left her husband was because he was always “grumpy and negative” like Sesame Street’s Oscar The Grouch.
Jennifer also says she’s “shocked” by the bad press she’s receiving, which she says isn’t fair.
The source continued: “If people could see what she actually went through, they would be easier on her. Ben is a great guy but he can be grumpy and depressing.
“I think the world saw that in photos like when they were at the Grammys last year; he wouldn’t smile. If they saw what was really happening, they wouldn’t attack him.
“He chain smokes and swears and seems irritated most of the time. A great director and actor, but we don’t laugh a lot with him, you know?
“But he’s a wonderful father,” they added.
The insider also said of JLo, “She’s definitely not used to this kind of bad feedback, but she’ll get over it.” She will continue walking.
“Jennifer is a very smart and strong woman and she will bounce back, like she always does!”
She relies on close friends, notably stylist Shawn Barton, whose nickname is Beezy. Another pillar of support is vocal coach Stevie Mackey.
Multiple reports indicate that Ben and Jennifer were set to announce their divorce last Friday, which is the norm among celebrities who go their separate ways.
When the source was asked about this, she responded, “I think they wanted to wait until all the kids were out of school and done with school projects and stuff before they had their big announcement.” They put children first.
And as for how Jennifer and Ben are getting along these days, the source said they are “cordial” with each other.
Elsewhere, Ben was spotted without his wedding ring on Sunday – amid rumors of marital strife with Jennifer.
The 51-year-old Oscar winner – who recently shared an awkward air kiss with the Atlas actress – cut a relaxed figure in a checked shirt and jeans as he enjoyed lunch with his daughter Violet, 18 years old, in Los Angeles.
The matinee idol seemed in good spirits as he waited for a table at popular Tasty Noodle restaurant with his eldest, who he shares with ex Jennifer Garner along with their other children, Fin (formerly Seraphina), 15, and Samuel, 12 years old.
Ben completed his look with Nike high-top sneakers and a white T-shirt, staying close to Violet, who showcased her unique style in an embroidered vest and matching dress.