Jennifer Lopez managed to sidestep what could have been an uncomfortable encounter with her ex-husband Ben Affleck on Thursday, a date marking what would have been their fourth wedding anniversary.

The renowned “If You Had My Love” singer, aged 57, was seen making her way to the office complex of the 54-year-old actor. Notably, a plum-colored $360,000 Cadillac Celestiq, presumably belonging to Affleck, was visible parked in the garage.

Lopez made an eye-catching entrance, donning an almost backless white halter-top paired with beige trousers, further accentuated by a sophisticated black Dior handbag, as she entered the building.

Concurrently, Affleck was photographed leaving the premises, exuding a stern demeanor in a striped button-down shirt as he drove away.

Whether the former couple, often referred to as Bennifer, crossed paths inside the office remains uncertain.

The superstar duo famously tied the knot in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia mansion on August 20, 2022, just a month after they secretly said ‘I do’ in a small Las Vegas elopement.

The two weddings came decades after the pair – who first met while filming the 2003 romantic-comedy Gigli in December 2001 – originally dated in 2002 before calling off their engagement in 2004. 

But despite rekindling their love, the fairytale came to an end once again when Lopez filed for divorce in 2024. 

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Lopez and Affleck for comment.

Last month Lopez seemingly hinted that her life is ‘better’ following her divorce from Affleck as she celebrated turning 57.

The songstress shared a glowing video of herself during a car ride to her Instagram page, as she rang in the special milestone.

‘When you keep going it just keeps getting better,’ her caption read.

That same month a source told The Daily Mail that Lopez ‘doesn’t want to have to see Ben all the time’ but the friendship between their children keeps the ‘connected.’ 

Lopez’s child Oskar, 18, and Affleck’s 17-year-old Fin are inseparable, forcing the famous exes to keep a line of communication despite their divorce, which was finalized in January 2025.

Lopez shares twins Oskar and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony, 57, who recently welcomed his eight child with his fourth wife – model Nadia Ferreira, 27. He was married to the singer from 2004 until 2014.

Meanwhile Affleck shares his kids – Violet, 20, Samuel, 14, and Fin – with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 54. The two were married from 2005 until 2018.

Lopez’s and Affleck’s marital home – the sprawling $61 million mega mansion in Beverly Hills purchased in May 2023 – has proved to be another pain point for the star.

She and Affleck listed the property in July 2024 but have since made several price cuts, with it currently listed for $49.9 million. Hopes for it to be sold soon, however, were dashed last month when a potential buyer reportedly fell through.

In April, court documents suggested Affleck, who now lives in a $20 million bachelor pad in the Pacific Palisades, handed over his entire interest in their mansion to Lopez, who has settled into her $21 million mansion in Hidden Hills. 

Sources told TMZ the actor effectively ‘gave up’ his share of the compound ‘for free,’ leaving Lopez in line to take any profits from the sale.

In May, Lopez gave fans a glimpse at the $18 million bachelorette pad she bought in Hidden Hills, California following her divorce.

The Office Romance actress was seen in a skimpy white bikini in the backyard of the two-story white house as she took a dip in the swimming pool. 

Lopez purchased the 8,600-square-foot equestrian estate in Hidden Hills in February 2025.

The New England inspired house is situated on 2.5 acres and is fully gated for privacy with mature trees lining the backyard so no one can see in.

The main house has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gourmet chef’s kitchen and a custom home theater.

There is also a guest house, a pool house, a swimming pool with attached hot tub and full equestrian facilities with a five-stall barn, a tack room, and a private riding arena.

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As Patrick Clancy took the witness stand in the trial concerning his former wife, he had already embarked on a new chapter in New York City, leaving behind the tragedy that struck his family four hours away in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It was there that Lindsay Clancy had tragically ended the lives of their children.

Lindsay Clancy, 36, stands accused of the first-degree murder of her three young children — Cora, Dawson, and Callan. These innocent lives were lost to strangulation within their home in January 2023. Prosecutors recently wrapped up their evidence presentation, while her defense contends that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the incident.

Since these events, Patrick Clancy has reshaped his life. Once a business applications sales executive at Microsoft, he now resides in New York City. After divorcing Lindsay, he remarried Dr. Rachel Danis amidst the backdrop of Central Park in spring 2026. Reports suggest she moved into his apartment on the Upper East Side a year prior, in 2025.

He moved to New York City in spring 2023, just months after Lindsay Clancy killed her three children, according to public records obtained by the New York Post, and filed for divorce in February 2024.

Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney, said in court that Patrick “suffered one of the worst tragedies that anyone could ever suffer.”

“How that guy is not an emotional basketcase is beyond me, and he is trying hard to move on with his life. As the court is aware, they’re divorced, he’s remarried, he has a family,” Reddington said.

Danis and Patrick Clancy have no children together, though she has spoken publicly about wanting to become a mother.

“I remember when I first froze my eggs, I felt like, I mean, even sometimes still, feel like this black sheep,” she said on the Fertility Forward podcast in September 2024. “I think for women, it’s just really hard. We have so much pressure to balance career and personal growth, but like, we’re riddled with this fertility stuff.”

Patrick Clancy was seen with his wife, Rachel Danis, on Aug. 13 at an apartment in Manhattan, a source told TMZ.

A shared passion for hiking and fitness brought the couple together, Men’s Journal reported.

Patrick Clancy, along with family members, founded the Heard Foundation, which seeks to “change how parents are cared for—so no parent faces perinatal mental illness in silence and no family is left behind.”

According to the foundation’s website, it was “founded in memory of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy.”

Just days after Lindsay Clancy killed her kids in January 2023, Patrick wrote on a GoFundMe page, “I want to ask all of you that you find it deep within yourselves to forgive Lindsay, as I have…The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone – me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients.”

“The very fibers of her soul are loving. All I wish for her now is that she can somehow find peace,” he wrote.

Patrick Clancy remained composed while testifying in his ex-wife’s murder trial, though he struggled to hold back tears as he spoke about his children.

“Cora was into princesses and she had a lot of friends,” Patrick Clancy said. “She just liked taking care of people.”

He said that Callan, the youngest child, “was just a happy baby.”

Patrick Clancy said Dawson “liked the television show Paw Patrol” and was into firefighters and trucks.

Donna Rotunno, a criminal defense attorney, noted in an interview with News Media that Patrick Clancy’s own mother, Susan Clancy, was a witness for the defense.

“She is extremely sympathetic to what Lindsay was going through. And if you thought that, you know, anybody would wanna be upset about the loss of their grandchildren, it would be her, correct? She’s the father’s mother, and she’s there supporting Lindsay so much so that she nodded to her as she walked out of the courtroom in this unbelievable, I think, show of humanity,” Rotunno said.

Sheila Cavanaugh, a board-certified chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, testified Thursday that during her visit with Lindsay Clancy on Jan. 31, 2023 — just days after she killed her children — the woman accused of murder told her, “I am so glad my children are safe.”

Cavanaugh said she responded that the children were safe in heaven with God, and the two prayed together.

Judge William Sullivan ended court early on Thursday after one witness testified, sending jurors home until Friday.

A prominent New York doctor, embroiled in a courtroom saga with a former Long Island stripper he once had an affair with, has labeled the relationship the “worst mistake of my life,” as disclosed in recent legal documents.

Dr. Keith Hoerning, a 51-year-old affluent family physician, responded to accusations from his 39-year-old former mistress, Rosana Kissoon, by submitting a court filing on Thursday. This filing included screenshots purportedly showing text exchanges that illustrate the dancer’s mounting threats as their once-passionate romance unraveled, the Daily Mail reported.

Previously, Rosana Kissoon initiated a $1 million lawsuit in Suffolk County court against Hoerning, claiming an 18-month tryst bursting with affectionate “I love you” texts. This legal action followed Hoerning’s attempt to have her arrested as their illicit relationship disintegrated, as detailed in earlier reports by The Post. 

Describing the affair as the most regrettable decision of his life, the married doctor asserted that the significant sums of money he gave to the exotic dancer were not tokens of affection. Instead, they were responses to her increasing demands—a desperate bid to thwart her threats to destroy his family and harm his father-in-law, according to the filings accessed by the Mail.

In one of the alleged text conversations, Kissoon inquired of her married paramour, “Are u willing to pay me to let this go and leave u alone?” This was succeeded by a series of messages expressing her frustration that Hoerning prioritized time with his wife over her.

“All I wanted was for you to try and make us happy. You never even try,” Kissoon allegedly wrote. “U are only doing this for that relationship not ours.”

But other exchanges between the pair paint a much more sordid picture of their scandalous lovefest.

Kissoon allegedly threatened the life of Hoerning’s father-in-law after suggesting he was standing in the way of their illicit affair, one text exchange shows.

“I will get him killed,” the stripper allegedly wrote. “If he’s why we cant be together.”

Hoerning then allegedly responded with “I don’t want you to hurt anyone,” and repeatedly begged her to stop.

In another exchange, Kissoon allegedly ordered Hoerning, “From now on you will only pay me,” and followed up with another text minutes later declaring, “I want u dead.”

“If i [cant] be with u I’ll end ur family,” Kissoon allegedly threatened. 

The married doctor allegedly apologized to Kissoon and wrote, “I’m sorry,” and “I don’t understand what happened.”

Other alleged text exchanges reveal the pair fought over the exotic dancer blowing up the affair and exposing Hoerning’s infidelities to his wife and demanding money.

“I want it all,” Kissoon allegedly wrote. “You said you will pay for my car…You want her ok…It will be a price ok.”

“I can’t be if you keep acting this way,” Hoerning allegedly replied, and later admitted “I paid bc you told me.”

Kissoon allegedly admitted in another text thread, “It’s over…I never cared about u…I used u,” followed by nine separate messages that read, “I want to call her,” seemingly referencing Hoerning’s wife, Nicole.

“I don’t know why u are being like this…Please stop…Pleas [sic] just stop,” Hoerning allegedly begs in response. 

In a sworn affirmation, Hoerning admitted, “I met Rosana Kissoon and developed a relationship with her that reflects the worst mistake of my life.”

“Capitalizing on my mistake, Ms Kissoon began demanding money from me on the threat of exposing our secret relationship to my family, and she engaged in other threatening and menacing behavior.”

“The present lawsuit appears to be an attempt to continue menacing and embarrassing me, now out in the spotlight of public litigation filings, even though the suit is completely meritless on its substance,” Hoerning claimed. 

Hoerning’s attorneys argue that the messages between the pair demonstrate Kissoon was using the threat of exposing their affair as a way to elicit money from Hoerning.

However, Kissoon disputed the claim and alleged that the payments were instead voluntary financial support during the relationship. 

Kissoon’s attorney, Michael Treanor previously rejected allegations that his client pursued Hoerning for financial gain and insisted she believed the couple were building a life together, according to the Mail.

“When I took on this case, it didn’t strike me as a gold-digger situation,” Treanor previously told the publication. “It struck me that she cared for him.”

“She found out she wasn’t going to have that, and then Keith brought the whole legal system and judicial and police force on her,” he added. 

CHICAGO (WLS) — Tragedy struck late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive as a 49-year-old woman lost her life in a catastrophic motorcycle collision, according to Chicago authorities.

The devastating accident unfolded around 11:30 p.m. in the 400-block area of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

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On Thursday, companions and fellow bikers flocked to The Salt Shed, paying homage to Mehnoosh Hatam, an esteemed figure within Chicago’s motorcycling circles, who perished in the heartbreaking overnight crash.

Hatam’s identity was confirmed by her grieving friends and family following the tragic incident. Members of the Chicago United Riders convened for an evening ride, solemnly dedicated to honoring her legacy.

In heartfelt remembrance, group members penned their tributes on a memorial cross, destined to mark the site of her untimely demise.

Hatam, 49, was a member of Chicago United Riders and the founder of a motorbike crew called Illinois Riders Escape. Friends said she advocated for female riders and was known within the riding community for looking out for others.

“Just every single ride that we’ve had with her, every second that we’ve spent with her. She was such an incredible person,” George Nicholson of Chicago United Riders said.

According to Chicago police, the crash happened about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Navy Pier. Police said a 25-year-old woman driving a gray sedan southbound struck Hatam, who was riding a motorcycle in the same direction.

Close friends said Hatam was headed home from work at the time of the crash.

Hatam was taken to Northwestern Hospital, where she died.

“Anytime we were out there on these rides, if something happened, she was the one to pull over and check on you. She would never leave you behind. She always made sure everybody was safe, so it hard to be here without her,” Laura Burnes of Chicago United Riders said.

Fellow rider Mike Dobiga said Hatam had planned to attend the gathering before the crash.

“We know that she was planning on being here tonight, that about ten minutes before that accident, she was talking about her plans to come here. So one of the things we definitely want this ride to be tonight is we want it to be as fun as she expected it to be,” Dobiga said.

Police said the 25-year-old driver was not injured and was taken into custody. Charges and citations are pending.

Once known for his brash persona in the media landscape, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has shifted gears, crafting a powerful political duo with his wife, Jennifer Hegseth. Nowadays, wherever he goes, Jennifer isn’t far behind.

According to several accounts, Jennifer has become an indispensable ally to Pete, wielding significant influence. She’s actively involved in interviewing potential staff members, managing public presence, and crafting the department’s video content. Moreover, she’s often by Pete’s side during major press interviews.

These revelations came to light in a detailed New York Times article released on Wednesday. The piece drew on insights from 20 people, including current and former officials, as well as individuals close to Jennifer, painting a clear picture of her impact.

An insider noted that the 49-year-old Jennifer’s constant presence beside her husband isn’t without reason. With Pete having faced previous allegations regarding alcohol misuse, he relies on her guidance to maintain his focus and stay on track.

This close partnership has not been without its ripple effects. At a sensitive briefing on military intelligence sharing with Ukraine last year, involving both US and UK officials, British participants chose to keep their remarks general, uneasy with Jennifer Hegseth’s unexpected attendance.

It ultimately forced them to hold a smaller, more detailed follow-up meeting without her. 

The underlying reason for her constant presence traces back to concerns over the former Fox News host’s past.

Having faced a challenging confirmation due largely to a history of drinking and repeated accusations of alcohol abuse, Hegseth reportedly relies heavily on his wife’s supervision.

As one insider explained to the Times that he counts on her to keep him out of trouble at all times. 

Expecting a simple introductory conversation when Jennifer called him in, former Pentagon chief spokesperson John Ullyot – who resigned after three months – was instead subjected to a 40-minute torrent of ‘unexpectedly detailed and hard-edged questions.’

‘It’s bonkers that a defense secretary would involve his wife in his sensitive official duties, including sharing details of an impending military operation, and face zero consequences,’ Ullyot told The Times, adding that any president ‘deserves better judgment’ from his leaders.

Joel Valdez, the DOD spokesperson, compared Ullyot’s actions as similar to a ‘crazy ex’ while saying he had been ‘exiled from the MAGA movement by Donald Trump Jr.’

Coming to her defense, lead Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell described Hegseth’s wife as ‘an accomplished leader in her own right and a devoted military spouse.’

‘The Defense Department not only welcomes her current leadership but actively plans to involve her even more deeply in the future,’ he said.

Hegseth said in an interview in 2024: ‘My Jenny, my wife, Jennifer, changed my life, saved me, there’s just no doubt about it. And without those two Js, I wouldn’t be sitting here right now.’

The other ‘J’ Hegseth was referring to, is Jesus.

Jennifer met her husband in 2016 when they both worked at Fox News, and were both married to other people. 

They got married years later in 2019.