Home Entertainment Jennifer Lopez Keeps It Casᴜal Chic on Bike Ride with Pal Stevie Mаckey in the Hamptons Amid Ongoing Ben Affleck Split Rᴜmors

Jennifer Lopez Keeps It Casᴜal Chic on Bike Ride with Pal Stevie Mаckey in the Hamptons Amid Ongoing Ben Affleck Split Rᴜmors

Entertainment — 07/08/2024

Jennifer Lopez enjoyed a leisurely bike ride with her friend Stevie Mackey over the weekend in the Hamptons, as shared in a photo posted by the vocal coach on Saturday. The 54-year-old singer appeared relaxed during their Fourth of July weekend getaway, amidst ongoing speculation about her relationship status with Ben Affleck, 51, whom she hadn’t been seen publicly with for over a month as he remained in Los Angeles for the holiday.

Jennifer Lopez, 54, enjoyed a ride on her LINUS bike with pal Stevie Mackey over the weekend

Despite persistent rumors, Lopez notably wore her wedding ring in the snapshot. Posing alongside Mackey in front of a lush mansion on matching cream-colored bicycles, Lopez exuded casual chic vibes in a monochromatic ensemble. She paired a black sweatshirt with wide-leg cropped white jeans and chunky white sneakers, completing her look with a slicked-back ponytail and understated hoop earrings. Her bronzed makeup accentuated her natural beauty.

Mackey has been longtime friends with Lopez ever since they met at the 2014 American Music Awards, which he attended with Selena Gomez; seen in May 2023

Mackey, a longtime friend of Lopez since their meeting at the 2014 American Music Awards, captioned the photo with bicycle, sunflower, and lavender emojis, expressing joy in their outing: ‘Good times, good friends, good wheels.’ Mackey, known for his work on NBC’s The Voice and coaching various Hollywood stars, has collaborated closely with Lopez, including during her 2019 It’s My Party summer tour.

He worked with NBC's The Voice for over 10 seasons and toured the world coaching Lopez for her 2019 It's My Party summer tour

While Lopez enjoyed her time in the Hamptons with Mackey and manager Benny Medina, she was notably without her family members. Meanwhile, Affleck remained in Los Angeles where he was seen wearing his wedding ring. Despite these appearances, reports suggest their marriage has been strained for months, with sources indicating they have been apart since March and are navigating potential divorce.

Winding down with a relaxing excursion with her close pal, she shrugged off divorce rumors surrounding her marriage with Ben Affleck, 51, who she hadn't been publicly seen with for over a month; seen in February 2023

In recent developments, Lopez and Affleck have begun selling artwork from their $60 million Bel Air home, which they listed for sale last month. Her solo trip to the Hamptons comes just days ahead of the couple's second wedding anniversary; seen in September 2021Affleck, who has reportedly moved out into a nearby rental property close to ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s residence, continues to share co-parenting duties with Garner for their three children. Even though both Lopez and Affleck have been seen wearing his wedding ring more consistently, divorce rumors are still ongoing as it was recently reported their premature marriage has been 'over for months'; seen in November 2023Lopez, on the other hand, resides in the Bel Air mansion with her twins Emme and Max, whom she shares with Marc Anthony, her third husband.