Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez put on a loving show in New York City on Easter Sunday.
The Oscar winner, 51, and the On The Floor singer, 54 — who recently shared a loving hug with daughter Emme, 16, in a sweet moment — couldn’t resist each other’s company as they arrived at Cecconi’s for a lunch date, holding hands .
The handsome star playfully patted his beautiful wife’s perky derriere as they walked into the famous Italian restaurant.
Dressed in a cardigan and jeans, Ben stayed close to Jennifer, who exuded movie star glamor in a simple ensemble with a wool jacket and faded denim.
Jennifer enjoyed her visit to New York and shared a heartwarming family snap on her Instagram on Thursday.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez put on a loving show in New York City on Easter Sunday
The handsome star playfully patted his beautiful wife’s perky derriere as they entered the famous Italian restaurant
In the photo – which was simply captioned “Spring Break” – the singer posed with Emme and a family friend.
Jennifer shares twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony. After tying the knot with Ben, she also became stepmother to his children whom he welcomed with ex-wife Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
The Maid in Manhattan star also had fun with Emme when the duo went to see the Broadway musical titled Merrily We Roll along this weekend.
The star also uploaded photos from the special day, including a photo sharing a sweet hug with Emme.
Lopez was dressed to impress in a vibrant green ensemble, while also sporting a few fashionable shades.
The singer is preparing for her summer tour in support of her This Is Me… Now album – which was officially released last month on February 16.
However, due to poor ticket sales, Jennifer has reportedly canceled August 20-31 dates of her North American tour. Variety.
Upon the release of Lopez’s ninth studio album, it landed at number 38 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The couple couldn’t resist each other’s company as they arrived hand in hand at Cecconi’s for a lunch date
Dressed in a cardigan and jeans, Ben stayed close to Jennifer, who exuded movie star glamor in a simple ensemble with a wool jacket and faded denim
While you’re talking to Entertainment tonight Last month, she revealed to the outlet that she felt “fulfilled” with the album and hinted that it could also possibly be her last.
“We try to do things that are really special for the fans and collectibles and things like that that they can have forever and ever,” she said of the LP.
“The truth is, I don’t even know if I’ll ever make another album after this,” the artist then admitted.
“It’s such a quintessential Jennifer Lopez J.Lo project and I feel really accomplished, so at some point they will become real collector’s items.”
Jennifer’s latest outing with Ben on Friday comes just days after her ex Diddy’s homes in LA and Miami were raided by Homeland Security in a sex trafficking investigation.
It was also revealed that the rapper owes the bank almost $100 million after taking out eight mortgages on his homes in LA and Miami that were raided.
After the raid, Diddy broke his silence and claimed he was the victim of a “witch hunt.”
His lawyer, Aaron Dyer, told DailyMail.com in a statement: ‘There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility by the authorities or for the way his children and employees were treated.’
Jennifer has been enjoying her visit to NYC and recently took to her main Instagram on Thursday as she indulged in some yummy ice cream
She also had a lot of fun with Emme when the duo went to see the Broadway musical titled Merrily We Roll along
Due to poor ticket sales, Jennifer has reportedly canceled August 20-31 dates of her North American tour, according to Variety
“This unprecedented ambush – combined with a sophisticated, coordinated media presence – is leading to a premature rush to convict Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on baseless allegations in civil lawsuits.”
“No criminal or civil liability has been established for any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every day to clear his name,” Dyer added.
Jennifer and Diddy previously dated from 1999 until their divorce in 2001.
The Bad Boy for Life hitmaker, also known as P. Diddy, Puff Daddy or Diddy, is no stranger to scandal – and at the height of his fame, he made headlines for his ‘tumultuous’ relationship with J.Lo.
The duo bonded over their love of music, and Diddy quickly became something of a “mentor” for the Jenny from the Block singer.
But after J.Lo, who has since found happiness with Ben Affleck, detailed her past abusive relationships in her emotional 2024 documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, fans speculated she was talking about her ex Sean.
A source has denied to MailOnline that J.Lo was talking about Diddy and that it was about another relationship.
Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning in 2019, the singer opened up about her highly publicized romance with Sean, calling it a “kind of crazy, elevated time in her life.”
They were together for two years before splitting in 2001. She later said she ended it because she didn’t feel she could have the family life she dreamed of with the musician.
It comes just days after her ex Diddy’s homes in LA and Miami were raided by Homeland Security in a sex trafficking investigation. Jennifer and Diddy previously dated from 1999 until their divorce in 2001; they are seen in 2000
She also claimed he cheated on her, telling Vibe magazine in 2003, “It was the first time I was with someone who wasn’t faithful…”
But the couple also made headlines after Jennifer and Sean were arrested on December 27, 1999, following a shooting outside the Times Square Club in Manhattan.
The two were charged with criminal possession of a weapon, although charges against her were later dropped as she was determined not to be involved.
Jennifer broke up with the rap mogul a month before his trial was set to begin in 2001. He was eventually acquitted of all charges.