EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lopez Makes Final Decision on Ben Affleck as Fans Notice Her Tattoo Cover-Up Amid Kids’ Pleas for a Reunion
It looks like the Bennifer fairytale may finally be over. Jennifer Lopez has made a decisive move in her personal life — and it involves removing the matching tattoo she once got in honor of Ben Affleck. The update comes as new reports claim their children have been begging the former couple to give their relationship “one more chance.”
Goodbye Bennifer Tattoo: Lopez’s Final Step After the Divorce
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck famously rekindled their romance in 2021, married in 2022, and even sealed their love with matching tattoos on Valentine’s Day 2023. Lopez’s ink featured an infinity symbol with an arrow and their names, while Affleck’s tattoo displayed crossed arrows marked with “J” and “B.”
But after Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024 following two turbulent years of marriage, fans began to notice subtle changes — starting with the tattoo.
She first sparked removal rumors when she wore a dress with cut-out sides just one month after filing. While early photos revealed the tattoo was only covered with makeup, fresh images from the 2025 American Music Awards confirmed something more permanent.
The Hummingbird Cover-Up
According to an insider, Lopez has replaced Affleck’s name with a delicate hummingbird design.
“Fans noticed the tattoo change around July or August,” the source revealed. “She covered Ben’s name with a hummingbird. No one knows exactly when she made the switch.”
This move signals what many believe is Lopez’s final emotional step in closing her chapter with Affleck.
Kids Reportedly Pleading for a Reunion
Despite the tattoo cover-up, insiders claim that both Affleck’s and Lopez’s children secretly hope their parents will rekindle their romance.
Affleck — who shares Violet, Fin, and Samuel with Jennifer Garner — and Lopez — who co-parents twins Max and Emme with Marc Anthony — reportedly reunited at the October premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, stirring hope among fans and their children.
One insider told Radar Online:
“Ben’s kids really warmed up to J.Lo, and they’d love more than anything to see Bennifer 3.0. The same goes for J.Lo’s kids.”
Another source added:
“J.Lo had a wonderful time with Ben that night. She still finds him sexy and believes they’re destined to end up together. In her mind, it’s not if but when.”
J.Lo Shuts Down Reunion Rumors — Publicly
Despite the hopeful whispers, Lopez made her stance clear during an interview on The Today Show. When host Craig Melvin attempted to ask about her walking the red carpet with Affleck, she immediately shut the conversation down.
“There you go! Look at this guy!” Lopez said, refusing to entertain romance speculation.
But she did acknowledge Affleck’s contribution as a producer on the film, crediting him with helping the project come to life.
A Tough Year, an Emotional Escape Through Art
Lopez admitted that working on Kiss of the Spider Woman helped her cope during one of the most difficult personal phases of her life.
“Movies and art save us in the hardest times,” she shared. “This project helped me survive a very difficult moment.”
Her comments make it clear: while she respects Affleck and appreciates what they accomplished together, she is moving forward — personally and emotionally.