Jennifer Lopez Bonds with Ben Affleck’s Son Samuel After Divorce in Sweet Lunch Outing

Jennifer Lopez Bonds with Ben Affleck’s Son Samuel After Divorce in Sweet Lunch Outing

Jennifer Lopez may no longer be married to Ben Affleck, but she’s making it clear that family ties don’t just end with a divorce. The 55-year-old singer and actress was spotted on Saturday taking her child, Emme, and Affleck’s son, Samuel, out for a casual lunch in Los Angeles — showing she’s still deeply connected to her former stepkids.

According to photos and video obtained by TMZ, J.Lo looked effortlessly stylish in a white crop top that highlighted her toned abs, paired with low-rise black pants. Her 16-year-old, Emme, walked alongside her, while 13-year-old Samuel — Ben’s son with Jennifer Garner — followed close behind in a laid-back outfit of a t-shirt and pale shorts.

Fans couldn’t help but notice how much Samuel resembles his famous dad.

Noticeably missing from the outing? Ben himself. But the absence of the Batman star didn’t make the lunch any less meaningful. Instead, the moment highlighted Lopez’s ongoing dedication to staying in the lives of Affleck’s children, even though she and the actor finalized their divorce earlier this year.

The couple, who rekindled their early-2000s romance in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022, announced their split in 2025. Despite the breakup, Lopez and Affleck have prioritized keeping things civil and family-focused.

They’ve been seen attending school events and group outings together, proving their blended family is still strong.

Just the night before his lunch date with Lopez, Samuel was spotted spending time with his dad, his mom Jennifer Garner, and his grandmother in Los Angeles. Clearly, the teen is enjoying quality time with all sides of his family — and Lopez’s presence shows that she continues to play a loving, steady role in his life.

Though she may not technically be “stepmom” anymore, Lopez is embracing her unofficial title with grace. From family lunches to school events, the superstar is showing that love doesn’t come with conditions — and that sometimes, being an ex-stepmom just means staying present.