EXCLUSIVEJennifer Lopez's and Ben Affleck's KIDS are 'working behind the scenes' to get the estranged couple 'back together' before JLo's 55th birthday
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been leading separate lives for the past few months after tying the knot in Georgia on August 21, 2022.
The 54-year-old Atlas actress has been in Europe with pals then the Hamptons, while 51-year-old Ben has been hitting his office in Los Angeles.
Their children, who used to spend a lot of time together, have also been split up.
Violet, 18, Seraphina (aka Fin), 15, and Samuel, 12, are with dad Ben and mother Jennifer Garner in Los Angeles. And JLo's 16-year-old twins Max and Emme have been by her side for the most part.
Now DailyMail.com has learned that the combined five children have been working behind the scenes to get Jennifer and Ben 'back together,' said a source.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been leading separate lives for the past few months after tying the knot in Georgia on August 21 in 2022. Now DailyMail.com has learned that their combined five children have been working behind the scenes to get Jennifer and Ben 'back together,' said a source
'The kids think Jennifer and Ben are really, deeply in love, like soul mates and they don't want them to divorce,' said the insider. Seen in February
'The kids think Jennifer and Ben are really, deeply in love, like soul mates and they don't want them to divorce,' said the insider.
'They want them to work it out for better or for worse, like their vows said. And they do feel that the two should continue counseling and talking it out, even if it is painful.
'They feel like if they do and say the right things that there could be more peace.'
The kids want Ben and Jennifer to get back together before her 55th birthday, which falls on July 24, added the insider.
'There is hope they could all celebrate together for a mellow family party in Los Angeles,' added the source.
So what are they doing exactly to help the movie stars to get back to peace? 'They highlight the positive attributes each have.'
And the insider said there is a general feeling like Ben could lighten up.
'He is a prickly one, he can be grumpy, that is true for sure, he is not a happy go lucky kind of dude, even if he is very intelligent and funny. The kids are trying to get him to lighten up and let stuff go,' added the insider.
The kids want Ben and Jennifer to get back together before her 55th birthday, which falls on July 24, added the insider. 'There is hope they could all celebrate together for a mellow family party,' added the source. Jennifer seen with Emme on June 2 in LA
As far as how Ben's ex-wife Garner feels, she is up for whatever is best for the kids. 'She is a supermom and always put the kids first so if the kids want Ben and Jennifer to get back together, she is on board with that'
Garner, right and Violet Affleck arrive to attend a state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC in 2022
Turns out Lopez has her flaws too: 'She needs to work less and relax more.
'The twins' dad Marc Anthony has always said that: Jenny needs to relax and enjoy her life more, he told her for years and years to do this.
'Now Max and Emme are doing the same,' the source added.
The kids have another motive: they all like each other and want to stay family.
'The kids get along great, especially Emme and Fin, they are best friends and talk every day,' said the insider.
Jennifer has been staying busy in the Hamptons, left, and at her Bel Air mansion, right
And she has kept work light: this ad for Coach was shot months ago before the split but came out in June
'They tell Ben and Jenny, hey don't give up, don't lose this.'
The family has not been all together in one room since June when Samuel graduated from school.
The source added that there was supposed to be a divorce announcement on the 4th of July weekend but it never came. And that is why they are both still wearing their wedding rings.
'There might be a delay or plans to split for good may be called off, no one is really sure now, not even her close friends really know,' said a pal.
'Everyone has been waiting for the bombshell news they have lawyered up and are ready to split but it has not come,' said the source.
As far as how Ben's ex-wife Garner feels, she is up for whatever is best for the kids.
'She is a supermom and always put the kids first so if the kids want Ben and Jennifer to get back together, she is on board with that,' said another source.
Lopez and Affleck and his son Samuel at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in LA in March
Meanwhile, UsWeekly claimed on Wednesday that there is a 'sliver of hope' that Ben and Jennifer could get back together.
'Jennifer suggested they just take time to figure it out,' the source said.
It was also added that Bennifer 2.0 'still haven’t made a decision' regarding splitting.
'They are going through so much individually and as a couple,' another source told Us. 'They may take some time to see if this complicated moment can resolve itself and they come back to each other [as] better people.'
Meanwhile, UsWeekly claimed on Wednesday that there is a 'sliver of hope' that Ben and Jennifer could get back together. 'Jennifer suggested they just take time to figure it out,' the source said. It was also added that Bennifer 2.0 'still haven’t made a decision' regarding splitting. Seen in February
