Bennifer spotted together as couple smiles for the camera

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen together on Sunday, May 19, captured in a car.

Affleck, aged 51, picked up Lopez, aged 54, outside the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California, People Magazine reports.

Bennifer’s joint appearance, during which they smiled for the cameras, coincided with reports of marital tension.

Additionally, Affleck and Lopez were spotted walking together in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles, near BOA Steakhouse and Soho House. Affleck's wedding ring was noticeable on his left hand during their stroll.

This Sunday outing marks the second time in 47 days that Lopez and Affleck have been seen together. The first occurred on Wednesday, May 16, at an event supporting their children.

According to multiple sources cited by People Magazine, Affleck and Lopez are residing separately while in Los Angeles.

A source close to Lopez disclosed that Affleck has chosen not to stay at the couple's L.A. home, instead opting to lodge at one of their other properties while filming The Accountant 2.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck initially dated from 2002 to 2004 after meeting on the set of their 2003 movie Gigli.

Lopez and Affleck resume their romance in 2021, subsequently marrying the following year.