Jennifer Lopez’s Birthday Party in 2023 Looked a Lot Different Than Her Party in 2024
Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 55 in 2024. The multihyphenate threw a Bridgerton-themed bash to commemorate the big day. However, her husband, Ben Affleck, didn’t attend, and speculation continues that the couple is headed for a divorce. Now, we’re looking back at Lopez’s 2023 birthday party. Here’s how it looked a lot different from the bash she threw this year.
Jennifer Lopez had a pool party with Ben Affleck for her 54th birthday in 2023
Jennifer Lopez turned 55 years old on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She had a Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons to celebrate her milestone birthday on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The New York party involved guests dressing up in Regency-era clothing. Lopez included additional details to make the party even more authentic, like a horse trailer valet and floral arrangements.
Lopez’s birthday party in 2023 looked very different from her party in 2024. While her 2024 party was in the Hamptons, she celebrated turning 54 at her $60 million mansion in Beverly Hills. She described the party in a newsletter to her fans last year.
“Thank you all for the birthday love. Here’s a lil peek into my party,” Lopez wrote, according to People. “Ben hosted it at our new house with our closest family and friends. All the kids were there; it was a gorgeous day full of sunshine and perfect for a pool party!!”
Lopez posted photos of the party on Instagram. She wore several outfits, including a dazzling backless dress and a black bikini. She paired the looks with gold jewelry and a black hat. One photo shows her dancing on a table surrounded by friends. “Birthday mood … all month!!” she captioned the post. “Always a good day when Lola comes to play … #OnTheJLo: Birthday Edition coming soon.”
Ben Affleck was absent from her birthday party in 2024
The most significant difference between Jennifer Lopez’s birthday party in 2024 and 2023 is Ben Affleck’s attendance. Affleck attended Lopez’s 54th birthday party. However, he did not attend her 55th party. While Lopez has spent the last month in the Hamptons, Affleck remains on the West Coast.
Since May 2024, sources have claimed that the couple is headed for divorce. Insiders claim that the couple has serious issues that go deeper than fans know. Additionally, they have stark lifestyle differences. While Affleck appreciates a quiet life, Lopez loves living in the limelight.
While Lopez and Affleck held her 54th birthday party at their Beverly Hills mansion, the mansion is now on the market. Affleck also hasn’t lived in the mansion for several months. A source told People that Affleck lives in a nearby $100,000 monthly rental.
“Ben continues to live at the Brentwood rental. He’s been there for about two months now,” a source said in June 2024. “He seems OK. He’s been at his office every day and seems focused on work. He’s also spending time with his kids.”
Jennifer Lopez has been spending a lot of time with her husband’s daughter amid divorce rumors
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck haven’t spent time together in over a month. It’s unclear if any of Affleck’s kids attended Lopez’s 55th birthday party in the Hamptons. Days before the party, Lopez was spotted out with Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s oldest child, Violet, 18. She and Lopez have a close relationship.
A source told Entertainment Tonight that Violet and Lopez “have gotten close throughout Jen and Ben’s relationship, and maintaining that closeness is important to everyone.”
“Ben certainly doesn’t want to cause any strain between Jen and Violet, and he is in support of them spending time together,” the source claimed. “It’s a little tricky for him, but both Jen and Ben want all their kids to be happy, regardless of the issues they are facing in their marriage.”
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