Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: Holiday Plans, Family Dynamics, and a 2022 Reunion

Rumors swirl around Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as the couple navigates a potential New Year apart. Sources close to the pair indicate they have not finalized December 25 plans because family dynamics are delicate and cancel out some gatherings.
They reportedly want both mothers to visit and share time, yet Affleck’s mother, Christopher Anne Boldt, has not connected well with Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez. This has historically meant the two families tend to stay apart rather than blend during big occasions.
Insiders add that Ben Affleck’s mother is cautious about his father’s second marriage, a factor that softens the couple’s festive arrangements. Amid shifting headlines, the couple has also faced disagreements about mothers, underscoring how nuance and family history can shape holiday plans.
Affleck and Lopez first became engaged in 2002. The wedding scheduled for 2003 never occurred, a chapter that lingered in public memory. The pair reunited their romance in 2021, getting engaged again in April 2022. After a quiet Vegas ceremony, the two later hosted a grand celebration at Affleck’s Riseboro residence in Georgia, marking a notable comeback for the romance.
In other recent news, Lopez has continued to influence trends with her fashion and beauty choices, including a striking manicure that captured attention as a popular New Year look.