Jennifer Lopez ‘spending time with ex Ben Affleck’ after Alex Rodriguez split

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been spending time together after her split from Alex Rodriguez, it has been claimed.

Oscar-winning actor Ben, 48, is thought to have visited singer J-Lo, 51, at her home in Los Angeles numerous times, sources tell Page Six.

Ben and Jen previously dated in the early 2000s, and got engaged in 2002.

However, Bennifer went their separate ways before Jen married singer Marc Anthony in 2004.

The Batman star has reportedly been picked up a number of times in a white Escalade belonging to his ex, before travelling to her LA mansion.

The pair have not been spotted together but an insider told Page Six: ‘Security picks him up at a nearby location and drops him off after spending a few hours at her house.’

Sources close to the former couple vowed they have always been close, insisting: ‘They are friends … they’ve never not been.’

Jennifer and former fiancé Alex announced their split earlier this month, weeks after speculation of trouble in their relationship.

In a joint statement released to Today.com, the pair said: ‘We have realised we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so.

‘We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children.

‘Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.’

It comes after reports they had split due to busy work schedules, and claims that Alex was linked to Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy – something he has denied.

The stars confirmed their relationship in March, 2017, making things Instagram official the following month.

They got engaged two years into their romance, with the New York Yankees star getting down on one knee while on a romantic trip to the Bahamas.

Through their relationship, they created a big blended family with Jennifer’s children Max and Emme, 13, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony; and Alex’s kids Natasha, 16, and Ella, 12, from his former marriage to Cynthia Scurtis.

Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Ben and Jennifer for a comment.

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