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Glum Ben Affleck texts while kissing Jennifer Lopez on Christmas shopping trip with their moms

Ben Affleck proved his multi-tasking skills when he was spotted texting and sharing a kiss with his wife Jennifer Lopez while Christmas shopping in West Hollywood, Calif., Wednesday.

The actor — who famously balanced several packages with his Dunkin’ coffee in 2021 — was caught smooching the singer while peaking down at his smartphone, according to photos obtained by Page Six.

Lopez, 54, didn’t seem to notice as she lovingly kept her eyes closed during the kiss. However, Affleck, 51, squinted as he proceeded to use his cell.

Despite the cheery holiday, the “Argo” star looked glum and downcast during the pair’s shopping excursion with their mothers.

Meanwhile, J.Lo appeared to be in a very serious mood — perhaps stressing out about last-minute Christmas gifts for their blended family.

Ben Affleck continued to text as he kissed Jennifer Lopez while they went shopping with their moms. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
Lopez kept her eyes closed while kissing her husband, who was focused on his phone. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
Affleck looked downcast as he shopped in the West Hollywood store. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
His gray sweater matched his gloomy mood. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID

Still, the pop star looked chic in a leopard-print trench coat and black over-the-knee boots. She also wore her hair in her signature slicked-back ponytail and accessorized with cool sheer-lense sunglasses.

Gloomy Affleck looked dapper in a black peacoat layered over a gray crewneck sweater, blue jeans and Nike kicks.

Affleck was spotted checking out some items with his mom, Christopher Anne Boldt, while Lopez was seen linking arms with her mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez.

The couple’s shopping trip comes days after they hosted a star-studded Christmas party at their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion where guests reportedly included Margot Robbie, Michael B. Jordan, Casey Affleck and Lily Rabe.

Affleck kept warm in a sleek black peacoat. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
Lopez had a serious expression on her face during the outing. BACKGRID
It’s unclear who they were shopping for. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID

The pair’s children from their previous marriages were also there. Lopez shares 15-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony while Affleck shares three kids — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 11, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

“The kids were all there dancing and having a great time,” an insider told People.

Lopez stunned in a sexy red rosette dress by Magda Butrym gown ($1,965) and shared photos of her festive look on social media.

The pop star stunned in a leopard-print jacket. BACKGRID
They were joined by Affleck’s mom, Christopher Anne Boldt, and J.Lo’s mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
Lopez was seen assisting her mom as she walked with a cane. SPOT / BACKGRID

The “Marry Me” actress recently revealed that she and Affleck “both have PTSD” from the heavy media attention they got when they dated in the early 2000s.


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“But we’re older now,” she told Variety in an interview published Wednesday. “We’re wiser. We also know what’s important, what’s really important in life, and it’s not so much what other people think. It’s about being true to who you are.”

Affleck helped his mom pick out some items. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID
The pair had celebrated Christmas with their friends last weekend. Stoianov-SPOT / BACKGRID

The pair were engaged in 2002 but called things off after struggling to maintain a healthy relationship in the spotlight.

They moved on with new relationships that both ended in divorce and in 2021 Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance.

Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2022.