Ben Affleck surprises Jennifer Lopez with an ’emotional’ Christmas present: ‘Nothing over the top, but…’ | Hollywood

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez prove that the holiday season can bring warmth even in tough times. Despite their ongoing divorce, the singer and actor took time to exchange meaningful Christmas gifts during a brief lunch in West Hollywood.

The two were spotted together ahead of the festivities, spending some quality time with their blended family. The exes reportedly shared an “emotional” moment when Affleck gave Lopez a thoughtful gift.

Ben Affleck’s Christmas present to Jennifer Lopez revealed

The Batman star brought both holiday cheer and winter cheer as he was spotted heading to the Soho house dressed in a sleek black coat and his signature casual style with a bag of presents peeking out. Meanwhile, Lopez wore cozy chic in a cardigan paired with denim bottoms.

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According to Page Six, Affleck went the sentimental route and gave the Let’s Get Loud singer a signed Marlon Brando book. The actor reportedly picked up the literary gem along with a few other titles at Mystery Pier Books in West Hollywood.

Store owner Louis Jason confirmed the purchase. According to a source, “Ben gifted Jennifer with the book because she’s a fan, plus her Super Bowl bodysuit was inspired by Marlon Brando.” They continued: “The gifts were mostly for each other’s children, but they also exchanged a few little things for each other.”

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Widely considered to be one of the greatest actors in 20th century cinema, Marlon Brando is best remembered for his powerful performance as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire and his Oscar-winning role as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront.

“It wasn’t anything over the top, but more of a gesture to celebrate the holidays. Ben and Jennifer have remained friendly despite the ongoing divorce proceedings,” the source continued. The cozy gift exchange came after it was reported that the couple had separated still “want to be involved” in each other’s lives.

Ben Affleck is looking forward to spending Christmas with children

According to Peoplethe Auditor 2 Star was thrilled to have her oldest daughter, Violet, home from Yale for the holidays. “Ben is spending the holidays with his kids and is thrilled to have Violet home for the break,” the insider told People.

A source revealed that Batman the actor is “healthy, single and enjoying life” as he looks forward to entering 2025 with his focus solely on his children. Previously have Unstoppable producer spent Thanksgiving with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three children.

Meanwhile, according to the Mail, November, Jennifer shared back in November that she would be spending Christmas in Los Angeles with her sister Lynda, who lives in New York, and their mother Guadalupe.