Even as their marriage faces the challenges of an impending divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are keeping things cordial and festive this holiday season. The couple, who officially filed for divorce in August, were spotted exchanging Christmas gifts and enjoying a meal together at Soho House in West Hollywood, California, on Sunday afternoon.

The 55-year-old singer and actress, and 52-year-old Oscar-winning actor, spent around 30 minutes together, sharing gifts before going their separate ways. According to reports, Lopez was also seen enjoying the festive season with her mother, Guadalupe, and her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max. Despite the end of their romantic relationship, a source revealed to Page Six that both Lopez and Affleck “have every intention of continuing to be in each other’s lives,” especially when it comes to co-parenting.

“Ben and Jennifer are still connected and they do communicate when it involves their kids,” the insider added. Lopez, who shares her twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck, who has three children — Violet, 19, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 — with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, remain focused on maintaining a positive relationship for the sake of their children.

While their marriage may have ended, the duo continues to prioritize their families. Affleck was also spotted picking up his son Fin from Garner’s Brentwood Park home on the same Sunday.

In the midst of it all, Lopez shared a lighthearted moment with her followers on Instagram. On Saturday, she posted a video of her, Emme, and three friends singing along to Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” during a car ride to Beverly Hills. “When all the kids get together for the holidays!” Lopez captioned the clip, tagging her sister Lynda Lopez and friends.

The family-oriented spirit continued the next day as Lopez and Emme went shopping at Ralph Lauren and Uniquities Consignment House in Beverly Hills, followed by a meal at Cantina Frida. The holidays seem to be a time of bonding and creating joyful moments, despite the complexities of their personal lives.

Though their romantic relationship may be over, Lopez and Affleck have been spotted together a few times in recent months. They notably attended a school play for Emme and Affleck’s son Fin on December 14, alongside Garner. During the play, Affleck was seen chatting with his son, showcasing the continued camaraderie between the two former couples.

Lopez filed for divorce on the two-year anniversary of their second wedding ceremony, marking April 26, 2024, as their date of separation. It was reported that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, and the filing was submitted by Lopez alone at a Los Angeles courthouse.

In the end, despite the divorce drama, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are proving that family and festive spirit can go hand-in-hand, ensuring that the holidays remain a time of love and togetherness for their children.