Jennifer Lopez has recently shared snippets from her 2021 song “Cambia El Paso,” on Instagram. This has led to speculation about her marriage to Ben Affleck. The song, when translated to English, means “Change the Step,” and its themes of personal growth and moving on have been interpreted by many as relevant to her current situation.
Lyrics of the song include lines like “He doesn’t deserve to have her in his arms” and “Her life is better now without him.” These have triggered discussions about the state of her marriage with Affleck. Some fans and media outlets have suggested that the posts might be more than just a commemoration of the song’s anniversary.
These posts come amidst consistent rumors about problems in Lopez and Affleck’s marriage. The couple, who got married in 2022, have been living separately according to reports. Affleck has reportedly moved his belongings out of their shared home in Beverly Hills, California, while Lopez spent the Fourth of July weekend away from him.
In 2021, during an interview on SiriusXM’s Pitbull’s Globalization show, Lopez clarified that “Cambia El Paso” is about embracing change. “The song is about change and not being afraid to take the step,” she said. “Like, just take the step, advance, do what you need to do. If something’s not feeling right, whatever it is in your life, just make that move and dance. Dance is life and joy and happiness.”
Recent reports have indicated that Lopez and Affleck have been spending more time apart, suggesting a potential separation.
The couple’s separate Fourth of July celebrations also fueled speculations. Lopez spent the holiday in the Hamptons with her twins, Emme and Max, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. Meanwhile, Affleck was seen in Los Angeles with his children from his former marriage to Jennifer Garner. Despite their separate celebrations, both Lopez and Affleck were spotted wearing their wedding rings over the holiday weekend, leaving fans uncertain about their relationship’s status.
Adding to the ongoing saga, Lopez’s family reportedly has concerns about her relationship with Affleck. Reports suggest that Lopez’s mother and sisters have advised her to move forward. A source disclosed that Jennifer’s mother told her, “Cut your losses and move on to avoid getting any deeper in this mess.” Her mother further added, “He was not the person she built him up to be. It’s taken too much of a toll on her, and because of this, she has lost sight of who she is and what she stands for.”
“Cambia El Paso” was released shortly after Lopez’s high-profile split from former MLB star Alex Rodriguez in 2021. At that time, the song was considered an anthem of empowerment and moving forward, a sentiment that seems to resonate with Lopez’s current situation.
While Lopez has not directly addressed the rumors about her marriage, her posts on social media have left fans guessing. The timing of her posts and the song’s lyrics have led many to believe she might be hinting at issues in her relationship with Affleck.
Affleck, who is fluent in Spanish from his time filming a TV show in Mexico, would undoubtedly understand the subtleties of the song’s lyrics. This has added to the speculation that the posts might be a veiled way of expressing her feelings about their relationship.
As of now, neither Lopez nor Affleck has given an official statement about the status of their marriage. Fans and media outlets continue to scrutinize their social media for any clues or updates about their relationship. The couple’s journey, since their rekindled romance and subsequent marriage, has been closely watched, and any developments are likely to attract significant interest from their followers.