Jennifer Lopez's sister, Lynda, had a memorable college visit with Violet Affleck on Sunday. The 53-year-old journalist shared a series of photos on Instagram from her trip to Yale University, where she spent time with Violet, 18, who is currently in her freshman year at the prestigious Ivy League institution. One heartwarming snapshot, a selfie taken by Violet, captures the pair smiling on what appears to be a perfect autumn day. "New Haven with my favorite Yalie! 💙," Lynda captioned the post, which also featured images of the Connecticut college's picturesque campus.
Lynda's visit to Yale comes amid her sister and Violet's father, Ben Affleck, navigating a divorce. Lopez, 55, filed to end her union with Affleck, 52, in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 20, marking the two-year anniversary of their second wedding ceremony. The "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024.
Lopez and Affleck each have children from previous marriages; JLo shares twins Emme and Max (16) with singer Marc Anthony, while Affleck has three kids with actress Jennifer Garner: Samuel (12), Seraphina (15), and Violet. The children have reportedly been a top priority for the exes during the divorce. "She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken," a source told People after Lopez filed for divorce. "The kids are a top priority, as they always have been."
Lopez remained close to Violet even as the singer and Affleck's marriage faced challenges in the spring. The "Unstoppable" actress put on a united front with Affleck at Violet's high school graduation party in May, and Violet visited her stepmom in the Hamptons in July. Lopez and Violet "really enjoy each other's company," an insider told People at the time. "They both seem so happy to be spending this time together, and are just enjoying the moment," the source added.
Interestingly, just days before JLo filed for divorce, Violet was spotted heading to lunch in a Dolce & Gabbana dress that the singer once wore on a Valentine's Day date with Affleck. After Lopez submitted her divorce petition, she continued to spend time with Affleck's children. In September, she and Affleck had brunch at The Beverly Hills Hotel with their kids (excluding Violet, who had already started her fall semester at Yale) before they joined forces to attend an event at their children's LA-area school just days later.
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