Ben Affleck was notably absent from Jennifer Lopez's lavish Bridgerton-themed birthday celebration in the Hamptons, sparking further speculation about their troubled marriage. While Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday with family and friends, including her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez, Affleck spent the weekend in Los Angeles, where he was seen attending business meetings and visiting his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Reports indicate that the couple has been experiencing significant relationship issues, with sources claiming that their differing approaches to fame and deeper underlying problems are contributing factors. Lopez reportedly feels Ben does not deserve her, and her family has encouraged her to consider divorce. Despite the tension, both continue to wear their wedding rings in public. The couple marked their second wedding anniversary apart earlier this month, further fueling rumors of their separation.