Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck's Icy Relationship Delays Divorce Process, Mansion Sale Complicates Matters: Report

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have stopped communicating with each other, a new report claims.

Rumors of divorce have surrounded the marriage between the "Jenny From the Block" hitmaker and the Oscar winner in recent months.

According to a recent report by TMZ, all communication between the couple has come to a halt, both in face-to-face interactions and over the phone.

Unnamed insiders told the outlet that this lack of contact between the two is causing a delay in their divorce proceedings.

According to the sources, Lopez and Affleck, who got married in 2022, have a prenuptial agreement and are now only faced with dividing their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion, their remaining shared asset.

Their 38,000-square-foot residence has been up for sale since June.

The insiders further added that both Lopez and Affleck have chosen not to hire divorce attorneys and opted for their business managers to handle the negotiations.

The pair reportedly plan to only file for divorce after reaching a settlement.

Meanwhile, unnamed sources cited by the Daily Mail recently claimed that despite making a final effort to salvage their marriage, the couple's divorce papers have been prepared, though they have not yet been submitted. The documents were reportedly completed a month ago, with the couple now strategically planning the timing for their official separation.

This comes after Affleck showed off his bold new look that has caught the attention of many, and a body language expert noted that the 51-year-old A-list actor seemed to have tapped into his adventurous side, showcasing a complete makeover.

Affleck was spotted sporting a striking faux-hawk hairstyle while out and about in Los Angeles over the weekend.

For the outing, he donned a Red Hot Chili Peppers T-shirt with sleek gray skinny jeans. He also sported a snug leather jacket and stylish black aviator sunglasses as he cruised through the streets of L.A. on his electric blue motorcycle.

Notably absent was his wedding ring, a detail that caught the attention of body language expert Judi James, who hinted at Affleck embracing his teen spirit amid ongoing speculation about his marriage with Lopez, who has a net worth of $400 million.

James told The Mirror, "Where women opt for the 'Revenge dress' after a breakup, Affleck's stamen of liberated masculinity as rumors of his break from Jen reach boiling point seems to be more about releasing his inner teenager by rocking this visual homage to [Robert] De Niro in 'Taxi Driver.'"

"The bike is a classic Andropause statement for riding solo wheelies round the estate while pondering on the folly of being led round the press like a celebrity show pony just because you've fallen in love with an A-lister," the expert suggested.

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