Talk about a statement piece. Jennifer Lopez’s necklace is raising eyebrows and fueling even more speculation about her marriage to Ben Affleck, as the couple continues to face mounting rumors that they’re headed toward a divorce.
It looks like the “On The Floor” singer has officially replaced the “Ben” necklace she used to wear, along with her custom chain spelling out “Jennifer and Ben” in cursive. Instead, J-Lo is now wearing a diamond-encrusted necklace dedicated to someone else: herself. Her new necklace simply reads “Jennifer.”
The pop icon was seen wearing this new accessory as she left Equinox gym in Los Angeles, according to photos published by the The Mirror on July 20, 2024. Paparazzi caught sight of the glittering nameplate as J-Lo made her way to a waiting car. The 54-year-old singer paired the new necklace with a black crop top, white cargo pants, and sneakers, completing the look with her signature gold hoop earrings.
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This jewelry swap comes hot on the heels of some other eyebrow-raising behavior from Bennifer. The couple recently spent their second wedding anniversary apart, with J-Lo living it up in the Hamptons alongside her friend and longtime manager, Benny Medina, while Ben was photographed looking less than thrilled back home in Los Angeles. Adding more fuel to the fire is the fact that the couple recently listed their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion for sale, a property they purchased only last year in 2023 after a two-year search.
For those who need a refresher on the Bennifer saga, Jennifer and Ben first got together back in 2002, quickly becoming the it-couple of the early 2000s. However, they called off their engagement in 2004, each going on to marry other people and start families. Jennifer married salsa singer Marc Anthony and had twins, Emme and Max, while Ben tied the knot with Jennifer Garner, having three children: Violet, Seraphina (who may be going by Fin now,) and Samuel.
Fast forward to 2021, and Bennifer was back on. They got engaged (again) in April 2022 and had a lavish wedding in July of the same year. But in recent months, the couple has continued to face rumors about the dwindling state of their marriage, and, as evidenced by all the talk surrounding J-Lo’s new necklace, it looks like their every move is being analyzed like crazy by fans and the media alike. Despite the current swirling rumors, neither J-Lo nor Ben has commented on the speculation about their relationship.
While J-Lo’s necklace swap could hint at some deeper issues, it might just as easily be the Hustlers star’s latest fashion statement. Regardless of the true meaning behind the jewelry change, one thing’s for sure: the public’s fascination with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship isn’t fading anytime soon.
