Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Kids 'Are a Top Priority, as They Always Have Been' amid Divorce Filing: Exclusive Source

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in 2023.Photo:Mindy Small/Getty

Mindy Small/Getty

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s five kids remain “a top priority,” a source says, following the news of Lopezfiling for divorce.Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that the “Jenny From the Block” singer, 55, filed for divorce from the Batman actor, 52.TMZfirst reported the news. Lopez’s move comes more than two years after the couplelegally marriedin July 2022, and on the two-year anniversary of theirGeorgia wedding, although the separation date listed in the filing was April 26. Theiron-and-off romancedates back to 2003.The two have spent plenty of time with their blended families in recent months. Affleck and ex-wifeJennifer Garnershare Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, while Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husbandMarc Anthony.“The kids are a top priority, as they always have been,” an insider tells PEOPLE.Lopez, adds the source, “tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken.”Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on May 19.BACKGRIDTheHustlersstar has spent time with Affleck’s children as recently as Sunday, Aug. 11, when she visited theGood Will HuntingOscar winner’s rental home in Brentwood and brought Samuel to the mall. On Affleck’s52nd birthdayon Thursday, Aug. 15, hereceived visitsfrom both Lopez and Garner at the rental home.In June, Affleck and Lopez bothattended Samuel’s graduation ceremonyand graduation party. Earlier that month, they bothcheered him on at a basketball game.In July, Lopez was spotted walking arm-in-arm with Violetin the Hamptons. A source told PEOPLE at the time that the two “really enjoy each other’s company” and “seem so happy to be spending this time together.” The 18-year-old was also seen on Aug. 9 wearing what looked to be the same pink-and-white Dolce & Gabbanadress that her stepmother once worefor a date night with her father.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jennifer Lopez and Violet Affleck on July 14.Matt Agudo/INSTARimagesIn May, Lopez joined Affleck, Garner and their blended families at Violet’shigh school graduation. This summer, according to another source, Lopez wanted “to spend quality time with [Ben’s kids] before school resumes and Violet is off to college.”Although the divorcing couple havespent much of their summer apart, the insider added, “Just because she’s not with Ben, doesn’t mean that she doesn’t care about his kids. She always cared about them… She spent monthslooking for the perfect housefor their blended family last year.”

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s five kids remain “a top priority,” a source says, following the news of Lopezfiling for divorce.

Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that the “Jenny From the Block” singer, 55, filed for divorce from the Batman actor, 52.TMZfirst reported the news. Lopez’s move comes more than two years after the couplelegally marriedin July 2022, and on the two-year anniversary of theirGeorgia wedding, although the separation date listed in the filing was April 26. Theiron-and-off romancedates back to 2003.

The two have spent plenty of time with their blended families in recent months. Affleck and ex-wifeJennifer Garnershare Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, while Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husbandMarc Anthony.

“The kids are a top priority, as they always have been,” an insider tells PEOPLE.

Lopez, adds the source, “tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on May 19.BACKGRID

BACKGRID

TheHustlersstar has spent time with Affleck’s children as recently as Sunday, Aug. 11, when she visited theGood Will HuntingOscar winner’s rental home in Brentwood and brought Samuel to the mall. On Affleck’s52nd birthdayon Thursday, Aug. 15, hereceived visitsfrom both Lopez and Garner at the rental home.

In June, Affleck and Lopez bothattended Samuel’s graduation ceremonyand graduation party. Earlier that month, they bothcheered him on at a basketball game.

In July, Lopez was spotted walking arm-in-arm with Violetin the Hamptons. A source told PEOPLE at the time that the two “really enjoy each other’s company” and “seem so happy to be spending this time together.” The 18-year-old was also seen on Aug. 9 wearing what looked to be the same pink-and-white Dolce & Gabbanadress that her stepmother once worefor a date night with her father.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Jennifer Lopez and Violet Affleck on July 14.Matt Agudo/INSTARimages

Matt Agudo/INSTARimages

In May, Lopez joined Affleck, Garner and their blended families at Violet’shigh school graduation. This summer, according to another source, Lopez wanted “to spend quality time with [Ben’s kids] before school resumes and Violet is off to college.”

Although the divorcing couple havespent much of their summer apart, the insider added, “Just because she’s not with Ben, doesn’t mean that she doesn’t care about his kids. She always cared about them… She spent monthslooking for the perfect housefor their blended family last year.”

source: people.com