Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are Reportedly Getting Close Again; Is a Third Try Written in the Stars?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s rekindled romance, marriage, and subsequent divorce made headlines for years. When the pair split in August 2024, fans assumed they were done for good. They actually seemed to be — but rumor has it these former flames are drawn to each other like a moth to a flame. With rumors swirling that they’re in close contact again, fans can’t help but wonder if a third shot at love is on the horizon. While we don’t know if it is, their astrological compatibility might explain why they keep gravitating back to each other.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are rumored to be in close contact
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have “grown close again,” according to sources who spoke with Heatworld. The former flames were at the same West Hollywood office last month, though it’s unclear if they had a meeting together. The renewed connection is said to have started back in June, following the death of Affleck’s mother.
While Heatworld’s source insists the former couple is headed for a third shot at love, other outlets suggest things might be less romantic than that. Other sources claim the two are in contact but have settled into being close friends. Lopez has reportedly offered support following Affleck’s loss, while he’s said to be helping her through some career choices. Neither has made a statement about the rumors, but at this point, it seems like things could go either way.
After all, the pattern is a familiar one for the former couple. Their early-2000s romance made headlines for years before they canceled their engagement and, ultimately, split. When they reconnected in 2021, following the end of Lopez’s engagement to Alex Rodriguez, it was clear Affleck had pursued her heavily in the months before they took the romance public. It ultimately didn’t work out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the end for this pair, as we’ve seen before.
Is there an astrological case for another shot at love?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s alleged renewed closeness has sparked serious interest in their astrological compatibility. While the couple couldn’t make it work twice, astrologically they could be a good fit — with a big caveat, of course. Lopez and Affleck are both Leos: she was born July 24, 1969; he was born August 15, 1972. They also reportedly share a moon sign in Scorpio, according to astrologer Lisa Stardust, who has pointed to that overlap as a source of deep emotional understanding between them.
On paper, two Leos together sounds like a lot, and many times it can be. Leo is a sign known for confidence, big-hearted generosity, and a taste for the spotlight. Some astrologers see a shared sun sign as intense as Leo as a double-edged sword: it can lead to a relationship built on genuine mutual understanding, but it can also mean two people competing for the spotlight.
Their Scorpio moons, meanwhile, suggest an intense emotional bond and real depth of feeling. Scorpio moons can also be possessive and prone to running hot and cold. Add a stubborn streak on both sides, coupled with their busy lifestyles, and there’s plenty of room for miscommunication to pull the pairing apart.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s astrological charts might explain why the former flames are drawn to each other over and over again. Unfortunately, those same charts may explain why the pair hasn’t had staying power, despite their long and intense history. So, is a third shot at love in the cards? Maybe — but it probably won’t last.
