By Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday with an intimate lunch at Arthur & Sons in the Hamptons on Sunday, surrounded by family and friends but notably without her husband, Ben Affleck. The celebration comes amid ongoing speculation about the couple’s relationship status.
The “Selena” star was joined by her longtime manager Benny Medina, twins Max and Emme, and sister Lynda. A source told Page Six that Lopez became emotional at the table while sharing stories from her past.
The birthday lunch featured a lavish Italian spread, including fried calamari, meatballs with ricotta, chicken parm, spicy rigatoni alla vodka, and lobster benedict. Dessert options included spumoni, limoncello cheesecake, and mini cannoli.
Lopez looked stunning in a white romper adorned with flowers, her hair in a ponytail, accessorized with sunglasses. The celebration followed a “Bridgerton”-themed party on Saturday, where guests arrived in ballroom attire and were greeted by a horse-drawn carriage.
Affleck’s absence from the birthday lunch adds to recent reports of the couple spending time apart. Lopez has been in the Hamptons for several weeks, while Affleck has remained in Los Angeles. The couple even spent their second wedding anniversary separately.
Despite the physical distance, sources indicate that Lopez has been maintaining close relationships with her stepchildren. As speculation about their relationship status continues, fans and media alike are closely watching for any signs of reconciliation or confirmation of the rumored split.
This birthday celebration, while joyous, underscores the ongoing interest in Lopez and Affleck’s high-profile relationship and their individual pursuits as they navigate their personal and professional lives in the public eye.
