Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have sparked a wave of speculation after their surprisingly affectionate reunion at the “Kiss of the Spider Woman” premiere in New York.

The pair, who finalized their divorce earlier this year, were photographed laughing, whispering, and gazing at each other on the red carpet.

It was their first public appearance together since the split, and the cozy moment left fans wondering if Hollywood’s favorite on-and-off couple could be heading for yet another romantic comeback.

At the premiere, Lopez commanded attention in a stunning Harris Reed gown that turned heads the moment she arrived. The silver corset design hugged her curves, giving the actress an old-Hollywood elegance.

Standing beside her was Affleck, looking dapper in a classic navy suit and crisp white shirt.

A clip shared on X showed cameras flashing as the duo posed together with big smiles. They seemed completely at ease as they exchanged soft laughter and quiet words.

Fans watching from afar immediately caught on to the tension. Per the Daily Mail, one fan on X joked, “They’re going home together,” while another teased, “Lord… they’re gonna start this all over again.”

Many compared the duo’s complicated love story to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, two stars who famously couldn’t stay away from each other.

During the event, Lopez took a moment to express her gratitude to her ex-husband in front of the packed theater.

“Thank you, Ben. This movie wouldn’t have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity,” she said warmly while addressing the crowd.

The singer stars as Aurora, an imaginary figure dreamed up by a jailed hairdresser.

Affleck, who serves as executive producer through his company Artists Equity, helped finance the project alongside his business partner Matt Damon.

Lopez shared that she instantly connected with the script after reading it in bed one night. “I was floored,” she said. “I get to sing, I get to dance, I get to act. I get to be an old-time Hollywood movie star.”

Despite the emotional history between them, the actress showed nothing but respect for Affleck’s role in the production. The two even posed alongside her co-star Tonatiuh and director Bill Condon, looking comfortable and united as collaborators.

Behind the glamour, Lopez has been honest about how difficult her divorce from Ben Affleck was. In an interview with CBS News, she described that period as “really tough.” The 56-year-old explained that filming “Kiss of the Spider Woman” helped her get through the heartbreak.

“Every moment on set, every moment I was doing this role, I was so happy,” she said. “And then it was like, back home, it was not great.”

Lopez noted that the movie’s story helped her find strength during that dark time.

“It’s funny,” she added. “The movie is about escapism. It’s about how movies and art save us in the hardest times of our lives.”

“If it wasn’t for Ben, the movie wouldn’t have gotten made,” Lopez admitted per PEOPLE. “And I will always give him that credit.”

While her reunion with Affleck on the red carpet caught everyone’s attention, Lopez has also made it clear that she’s thriving on her own. In a recent interview, the singer called her divorce “the best thing that ever happened” to her, explaining that it helped her rediscover herself.

“I’m a different person now than I was a year and a half ago,” she said. “It helped me grow in a way I needed to grow.”

Following the split, Lopez said she finally learned to slow down and appreciate life outside of her demanding career. She described this past summer as “probably the best summer I’ve ever had,” filled with fun, reflection, and self-care.

Friends close to her say she’s focused on balance, spending more time with her family and choosing projects that genuinely make her happy.

Lopez and Affleck’s relationship has always been one of Hollywood’s most-watched romances. They first fell in love in 2002 after meeting on the set of “Gigli,” got engaged, and then called off their engagement in 2004 before going their separate ways.

Nearly two decades later, they found their way back to each other in 2021, got married in Las Vegas the following summer, and held a grand celebration in Georgia a month later. Their second marriage ended in 2024 when Lopez filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Even then, she described it as a period that taught her self-awareness and resilience.