Social media was buzzing after Jennifer Lopez stepped out Monday evening at the premiere of her upcoming film "Atlas" − without husband Ben Affleck.
The 54-year-old star posed on the red carpet with her wedding ring on full display, and People magazine reported Affleck didn't attend because he's currently filming "The Accountant 2," but those details will likely do little to quell the rumors. The internet has been claiming for a while that JLo and Affleck are on the outs.
It can be trying when those around you won't stop speculating about your relationship status. This difficulty is magnified for celebrities, who see their relationship ups-and-downs become the subject of international news headlines and social media trends.
The age of social media has made it nearly impossible for anyone who regularly uses these platforms to keep their relationship status hidden for long. An Instagram story here, a cryptic grid post there. Those in the public eye, of course, carefully curate exactly what they want their followers to know.
But followers of celebrities and non-celebrities alike will often deep-dive to distract from their own lives. When did they stop posting photos together? When was the last time she commented on his post? Is he still wearing a ring?
Need proof? Last week, several outlets published articles solely about how Lopez "liked" a post about relationship red flags.
"Public separations are hard and involve careful management," Maryanne Fisher, a psychology professor at St. Mary's University in Canada, previously told USA TODAY. "The best approach is to be professional and issue a statement – whether it just be to friends verbally, on social media or around the family table. No explanations are needed and indeed if someone were to speak poorly about a recent ex-partner, it’ll potentially cause further problems."
Our current era of celebrity social media makes fans feel like they know these celebrities – what's called a parasocial relationship – meaning many will have empathy for the couple in question, barring some kind of cheating scandal where one party may be burnt at the metaphorical stake.
"We are far more accepting of personal challenges celebrities face and even embrace them when they are forthcoming about their vulnerabilities," Laura Petiford, a licensed marriage and family therapist, previously told USA TODAY.
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We don't what the future holds for JLo and Affleck, but for anyone going through similar speculation or even a public breakup, here are some things to keep in mind:
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