Jennifer Lopez’s mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez, is advising her daughter to leave Ben Affleck, fearing that Jennifer is losing her true self. Insiders claim that Jennifer’s family believes she deserves better than a man who is ready to ‘give up’ on their relationship instead of figҺting for it.
The 54-year-old singer and the 51-year-old actor have been facing rumors of marital troubles for months, with pictures showing them without their wedding rings and living in separate homes, further fueling speculation of an impending divorce.
Guadalupe, 78, is reportedly urging Jennifer to ‘cut her losses’ and file for divorce, focusing instead on her career and her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max.
An insider told DailyMail.com, ‘Jennifer’s mom advised her to move on to avoid getting deeper into this mess. She said that Jennifer has spent years believing Ben was a knight in shining armor, but he isn’t the person she thought he was. It has taken a tоll on her, and she has lost sight of who she is.’
Jennifer’s sisters, Leslie Ann and Lynda, share their mother’s concerns and believe that Jennifer is not seeing the reality of her marriage. They feel she should file for divorce and concentrate on her children and career.
The source added, ‘Jennifer’s family is upset that Ben can’t see the love she has for him. They believe he would rather give up than try to fix things.’
DailyMail.com reached out to Lopez’s representatives for comment.
These claims mark a shift from Guadalupe’s previous support for the relationship. Last year, she revealed that she had prayed for 20 years for her daughter to reconcile with Affleck, saying on the Today show, ‘I knew they would get back together because I prayed for it.’
Lopez, surprised by her mother’s comments, later said, ‘She never told me that. We never discussed it. She really loved him when we were together before.’
The couple, who were engaged in the early 2000s, reunited in 2021 and married in July 2022. They were inseparable after their reunion, but in recent months, they have rarely been seen together.
Their last public appearance together was on June 2 at Affleck’s son Samuel’s basketball game, where they shared an awkward kiss on the cheek. They were also seen separately at Samuel’s graduation and party in June.
Affleck has been living in a rental near his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, while Lopez remɑins in their Bel Air mansion. Affleck was recently seen arriving at his office with luggage, following reports that he had moved his belongings out while Lopez was on a solo trip to Italy and France.
Jennifer Garner, who had been trying to help the couple, has reportedly stepped back from the situation. The ongoing marital issues have brought up painful memories of her own divorce from Affleck, with whom she shares three children. She has decided that it is no longer her responsibility to play marriage counselor to her ex-husband and his wife.