Jennifer Lopez made headlines at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, not just for her stunning appearance, but for what was missing from her look—a tattoo dedicated to her husband, Ben Affleck. Arriving at the premiere of her film Unstoppable, Lopez donned a striking metallic gown by designer Tamara Ralph. The dress, tied with black velvet bows and hailed online as a “revenge dress,” left parts of her body exposed, including her left ribcage where the tattoo honoring Affleck used to be.
The missing ink raised eyebrows, as the couple had debuted their matching tattoos in February 2023 as a sign of their love and commitment. Lopez had a red-ink design featuring an arrow piercing through their names, “Jennifer” and “Ben,” while Affleck’s tattoo featured two crossed arrows with the initials “J” and “B” at the meeting point. At the time, Lopez had shared the tattoo on Instagram, captioning it, “Commitment Happy Valentine’s Day my love.”
Now, with the tattoo seemingly gone, fans are left wondering if Lopez has permanently removed it or if makeup was used to cover it up for the event. Tattoo removal is a lengthy process, typically taking six months to a year, so it remains uncertain whether this is a temporary cover-up or part of a gradual erasure.
The buzz around Lopez’s tattoo comes amid her ongoing divorce from Affleck, which she filed for on August 20, 2024—the couple’s second wedding anniversary. The divorce, following their highly publicized reunion and marriage, has been surrounded by rumors, including speculations involving Kick Kennedy and emotional moments between Affleck and his close friend, Matt Damon.
As Lopez and Affleck work through mediation without a prenuptial agreement, the future of their relationship remains uncertain. While Lopez’s possible tattoo removal seems symbolic, it’s clear that the unraveling of Bennifer 2.0 is far from over.