Brushing off the gloom that had crept up on her face amid divorce rumors about her marriage to Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez flew to the Hamptons for the Fourth of July long weekend. The “Marry Me” star is spending time with her friends away from the showbiz radar for a long happy hour.
This year has undoubtedly been a tough one for the 54-year-old actress, she has faced criticism from every aspect of her life – professional and personal. Turning the clock on the never-ending sadness, she was recently spotted enjoying life to the fullest while on a bike ride with her old friend Stevie Mackie.
The two were spotted riding on cream-coloured twin bicycles and posing in front of a luxurious mansion.
J.Lo opted for a casual look, wearing a black sweatshirt, wide-legged white pants and stylish sneakers. For the photo, she tied her hair back in a tight ponytail, while her makeup was minimal with a sun-kissed look.
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According to multiple insider reports, Bennifer and Jennifer have been “separate since March,” but despite their contrasting public personas and media appearances, The Accountant star still appears to be “very protective of Jennifer.”
They are sometimes seen wearing wedding rings and sometimes not. Jennifer is wearing her diamond wedding ring in her latest photo, along with her vocal coach Mackie.
Her friend shared the picture on her Instagram feed and captioned it, “Good day, good friends, good wheels,” along with a bicycle and flower emoji. Lopez appeared to be enjoying her time in the lush surroundings of the Hamptons and cycling for good vibes, while Affleck remained in Los Angeles.
In addition to sharing a photo of herself with her good friend J.Lo, Mackie also posted an illustration of a bicycle on her Instagram Stories with a cryptic message. “Life is like riding a bicycle. You must keep moving to keep your balance.”
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Whether or not this has anything to do with Jennifer’s current situation, “On the Floor” has already learned a life lesson. Two days ago, she too shared a smiling “Happy Fourth” carousel post of photos of herself shopping for flowers on her Instagram page.
Earlier this year, she canceled her summer tour to “spend time with her children, family, and close friends.” Though she has been busy with her film projects, her Hamptons trip finally gave her a much-needed break from all the scrutiny surrounding her name.
Presumably while heading to the popular celebrity hotspot earlier this week, J.Lo shared an Instagram video with her daughter Emme. Jenny From The Block also reportedly spent the US holiday with her son Max and manager, Benny Medina.
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Before leaving for New York, she spent time in Europe without Affleck. A source told PEOPLE that the estranged couple have been “doing their own thing” this summer.
Despite handling the pressure of their public relationship in her own way, Jennifer kept her ring on over the Fourth of July weekend, as seen in recent photos. Although her family has reportedly told her to “leave Ben behind,” she still hinted that their marriage is not over by wearing a charm bracelet bearing her initials.
