Former celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen enjoying a fun day out with their kids at Universal Studios Hollywood. The pair, aged 51 and 48 respectively, showed their affection for each other by holding hands at the bustling theme park in Los Angeles, where they also rode some exciting attractions. Lopez had her 13-year-old twins Emme and Max, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, while Affleck brought along his nine-year-old son Samuel, from his marriage to Jennifer Garner.
Love is definitely in the air for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as they were spotted looking absolutely smitten during a fun day out at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday.
The couple had a fantastic time enjoying rides, including The Jurassic World ride, with Lopez’s daughter, Emme, 13, and Affleck’s son, Samuel, nine. The blended family was all smiles as they got soaked on the Jurassic World ride. Lopez looked stunning in a cropped tank top and beige wide-leg pants, while Affleck kept it laid-back in jeans, a white t-shirt, and a gray hooded sweater. Fans affectionately call them ‘Bennifer,’ and they could be seen holding hands as they navigated through the park crowds. Their outing comes as their relationship grows more serious, following Lopez’s recent breakup with former baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
Together with her partner, Lopez appeared stunning in a short tank top paired with beige wide-legged pants.
In the meantime, Affleck opted for a laid-back look with denim jeans, a classic white T-shirt, and a cozy grey hooded sweater.
Family affair: Lopez had her 13-year-old twins, Eme and Max, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, by her side, while Affleck brought his nine-year-old son Samuel, from his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, along for the gathering.
Family fun! The mixed family was all smiles as they enjoyed getting soaked on the exhilarating water ride.
Walking hand in hand, the iconic duo ‘Bennifer’ strolled through the park, warmly embraced by their adoring fans.
Enjoying himself: Observers spotted Ben engaging in a casual conversation with the kids during the amusement park ride.
Carefree essence: Jennifer and Ben were seen enjoying a good chuckle as they meandered from one attraction to the next.
Accessories: During his trip, Ben shielded his eyes from the bright California sun with a stylish pair of sunglasses.
Logical: However, once the journey started to become more chaotic, he took steps to remove them to avoid any damage or risk of them flying off.
The ride originally known as Jurassic Park has been revamped and is now called Jurassic World to align with the expansion of the movie franchise.
Recent reports suggest that the actress, who was nominated for an Oscar, has rekindled her relationship with her former boyfriend. Since then, they have been seen together frequently.
Following a fun day at Universal Studios, the couple was seen at an airport in Los Angeles on Saturday, presumably getting ready for their 4th of July weekend trip.
The actor from Argo was seen exiting a vehicle with his luggage towards the runway, while the singer was captured preparing to meet her daughter Emme after getting out of her car.
During the event, Affleck kept his outfit very casual, wearing a light gray zip-up hoodie over a black t-shirt, along with a blue cap.
Feeling a little blue: Emme confidently rocked her shaggy blue hair, not caring to hide it.
Not a problem at all: Ben appeared calm and collected while everyone else was thrilled after the thrilling drop at the conclusion of the ride.
Spooky: Right now, the exciting experience involves guiding visitors on a boat ride through the thrilling Jurassic World amusement park, just to have (animatronic) dinosaurs go on the loose.
Exciting conclusion: The ride reaches its peak as it races down a steep hill before making a big splash at the finale.
During Jennifer and Ben’s party, a few more people decided to hop on their carriage and join them at the park.
Be safe: Ben and Jennifer gripped the safety bar tightly with at least one arm each as they braved the thrilling drops of the ride.
Safety measures were taken by everyone on Bennifer’s carriage as they shielded themselves from any potential splashes by wearing plastic ponchos.
Jennifer made sure to protect her stylish hairdo by covering it with a hood before going out in the rain. The actor from the movie Good Will Hunting completed his simple outfit with a pair of snug navy blue trousers and sneakers that matched his jacket almost perfectly in color. Lopez’s gorgeous blonde hair cascaded freely down her shoulders as she got ready for her journey. The ex-couple first became romantically involved after starring in the poorly received film Gigli in 2001, and they started dating the year following the movie’s release.
Context: The duo’s day out coincides with their relationship moving into deeper waters.
Staying by his side: In the exciting last part of the roller coaster ride, Jennifer could be spotted holding onto her partner tightly.
In hindsight: Jennifer went to Universal Studios with Ben only a couple of months following her split from ex-fiance Alex Rodriguez, the former baseball player, known for her hit song “Jenny From The Block.”
At one moment, Ben was spotted wearing a disguise.
End of the line: The journey comes to an exciting conclusion with a steep descent followed by a huge splash.
Fright: Jennifer was completely engulfed in a feeling of fear as she clung to Ben for support, afraid of the looming drop.
Feeling completely engulfed in emotion: Jennifer was so overwhelmed after watching the film that she instinctively brought her hand up to her face.
Family adventure: Ben was spotted assisting Samuel as they explored the park together.