Kaylah Walton
Jennifer Lopez is relishing her time on the East Coast, spending her days in the Hamptons and commemorating her 55th birthday with her loved ones.
Despite being away from her husband Ben Affleck, she is making the most of her summer.
Jennifer Lopez’s week-long birthday celebration
Lopez, turning 55 on July 24, threw a Bridgerton-themed birthday party during the weekend, followed by an intimate lunch with close friends and family the next day.
A source revealed to PEOPLE, “Her summer isn’t exactly what she originally had planned, but she’s making the best of it. She’s always grateful for family time.”
The source added, “She had a great weekend with family and friends. She loves entertaining and enjoyed her birthday bash. She was in a happy mood.”
This summer was initially expected to be different for Lopez.
After the success of her Netflix movie “Atlas,” which premiered at No. 1 in May, she had planned to kick off the “This Is Me… Live” concert tour.
The tour was scheduled to visit cities like Austin, Dallas, Las Vegas, Miami, Toronto, New York City, and Boston.
However, the tour was canceled, with Live Nation stating that Lopez was “taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.”
Lopez addressed the cancellation in a heartfelt message to her fans, expressing her regret and promising to make it up to them.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s uncertain future
Meanwhile, Lopez and Affleck, 51, have been living separately for the past few months.
Sources indicate that the couple is facing challenges in their marriage, although no public statements have been made about their relationship.
They recently observed their second wedding anniversary while on opposite coasts, with Affleck in Los Angeles.
As revealed by an insider in June, Lopez and Affleck are prioritizing their individual lives this summer, with no joint summer plans.
There are no indications of a reconciliation for the couple, with sources stating they are “not planning to reunite.”
The couple’s time apart initially aimed to address their issues separately, but it seems this has not resolved the situation.
Lopez and Affleck notably spent their second wedding anniversary apart, and Affleck did not attend Lopez’s birthday festivities in the Hamptons.
Rumors of a breakup have been circulating for a while, particularly due to their rare public appearances together.
A source speaking to Fox News mentioned that Lopez and Affleck are approaching a second split, with the insider conveying, “They are not rekindling their relationship. They have no current plans to announce a breakup. JLo wanted to salvage things, but he’s not the same person to her anymore.”
