Jennifer Lopez just showed up to the Met Gala — and while she was out alone… we know it’s just because Ben Affleck works hard on the West Coast where he is on set.
The actress/singer made a grand appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC on Monday — where fashion’s biggest night takes place … and where J Lo, a co-chair of the event, stopped by alone and without her husband on her side.
But there’s no need to panic — not only was Jen wearing a wedding ring on that finger… we also learned there’s a perfectly good explanation for it — the guy is literally filming right now.
BA’s rep tells TMZ … Ben is in Los Angeles at the moment and never planned to attend the Met Gala with J Lo. We’re told he’s filming The Accountant 2, which has been in production since March… and for which Ben continues to maintain a clean-shaven face.
In other words… everything is going according to plan. And if you look at what Jen did at this very event last year… not much has changed because Ben wasn’t there either.
You will remember… JL also walked up the stairs alone in 2023. They did not attend the event in 2022 – the year they were hired. At first glance, it looks like it just isn’t Ben’s scene… but it is his best friend’s – Matt Damon is in the building and he’s there with his own wife, smiling.
Remember… Ben and Jen were on opposite coasts this weekend too – she was in New York getting ready for the gala, attending a pre-event dinner where she had a problem with her car.
Meanwhile, Ben went to the Tom Brady roast… where he delivered some scathing jabs.
Ben Affleck “Fans have your back, okay.” Guys, you’re talking shit behind your damn keyboard that doesn’t make you a fan, that makes you a bitch.” Benito, who did you indirectly throw that at, I know who… pic.twitter.com/FObJaS3zK2
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His appearance on the mic was met with mixed reviews… some didn’t really find it funny – especially when he took aim at internet trolls who talk trash online, calling them a “bitch.”
Anyway… the guy is busy on a Monday and there is no time to pose for the camera with his wife.
All good…she looks like she’s doing just fine – and we see them together all the time anyway. Even thousands of miles apart…Bennifer still has an impact on pop culture.