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Ben Affleck’s sentimental Christmas gift for Jennifer Lopez revealed

Ben Affleck put some thought into his Christmas gift for Jennifer Lopez this year despite their ongoing divorce.

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Ben Affleck, 52, “purchased an autographed Marlon Brando book” for Jennifer Lopez, 55, as the estranged couple exchanged presents on Sunday.

Mystery Pier Books owner Louis Jason told Page Six that Affleck bought “a few books” from his West Hollywood, Calif., store located on Sunset Blvd.

The “Batman” star “purchased an autographed Marlon Brando book” for the “Let’s Get Loud” singer. Picture: AFP
The “Batman” star “purchased an autographed Marlon Brando book” for the “Let’s Get Loud” singer. Picture: AFP

The Oscar winner picked up the meaningful item before heading to meet the Hustlers actress for lunch at the members-only Soho House.

“Ben gifted Jennifer with the book because she’s a fan, plus her Super Bowl bodysuit was inspired by Marlon Brando,” a source said.

The Oscar winner picked up the meaningful item before heading to meet the “Hustlers” actress for lunch at Soho House. Picture: JLo/Instagram
The Oscar winner picked up the meaningful item before heading to meet the “Hustlers” actress for lunch at Soho House. Picture: JLo/Instagram

“The gifts were mostly for each other’s kids, but they did exchange a few small things for each other as well,” the insider added.

“It was nothing over the top, but more so a gesture to celebrate the holidays. Ben and Jennifer have remained amicable despite the ongoing divorce proceedings.”

As previously reported, Affleck and Lopez have every intention of continuing to be in each other’s lives despite not being romantically involved.

“Ben and Jennifer are still connected, and they do communicate when it involves their kids,” a source recently shared.

“Ben gifted Jennifer with the book because she’s a fan,” a source revealed. Picture: JLo/Instagram
“Ben gifted Jennifer with the book because she’s a fan,” a source revealed. Picture: JLo/Instagram

The exes first began dating in 2002 after working together on the movie Gigli.

They got engaged for the first time in November of that year but called it quits in January 2004.

The two rekindled their romance in early 2021 — and got engaged for the second time in April 2022.

However, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in August on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony, which they held after eloping in Las Vegas in July 2022.

The actor was previously married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2015. They co-parent their three children: Violet, 19, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.

J.Lo, meanwhile, was married to Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014, and they share 16-year-old twins Max and Emme.

This article was originally shared on Page Six and was republished with permission.

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