Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez caught in ‘tense’ convo earlier than pink carpet ‘combat’

Are these combating phrases?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been noticed having a seemingly “tense” dialog a number of days earlier than pink carpet photographers snapped them showing to bicker at a latest occasion.

In new pictures and movies obtained by DailyMail.com, Affleck and Lopez have been seen cruising round Beverly Hills within the actor-director’s black SUV earlier this month.

The “Argo” star, who was driving, had his window rolled down and waved his arms about whereas talking seemingly sternly to the Grammy nominee.

The vacationer who took the pictures and movies advised the outlet that Affleck appeared “pissed off or irritated” whereas Lopez appeared “timid” and “regarded a bit of bit unhappy” throughout the trade.

“There have been a variety of hand gestures,” the eyewitness mentioned. “Ben was waving his arms up and down, and it regarded heated.”

The spy added that the dialogue regarded extra like an “argument.”

Nonetheless, a supply who is aware of the couple solely tells Web page Six, “You’ll be able to clearly see they’re having a dialog, and she or he is listening to him. He’s a storyteller and could be animated when he speaks.”

It’s unclear what Affleck, 50, was saying to the multi-hyphenate, whom he married final summer time, however their rapport has appeared lower than lovey as of late.

On Wednesday, the duo was caught having a seemingly icy trade earlier than posing for photos on the premiere of her new film, “The Mom.”

Affleck regarded agitated whereas pointing his fingers at Lopez, 53, whose facial expressions indicated that they might have been having a disagreement.

However the consummate professionals snapped out of their obvious funk and turned up the PDA as quickly as they stepped onto the pink carpet.

A lip reader advised DailyMail.com that the couple was merely discussing positioning for the keen shutterbugs.

The skilled mentioned that the “Let’s Get Loud” singer appeared to ask the “Air” director whether or not her low-cut high was “exhibiting an excessive amount of,” prompting him to reply that it was fantastic.

After settling right into a joint pose, Affleck seemingly advised his spouse to come back nearer to him earlier than leaning into her ear and saying, “Don’t fear, babe.”

Lopez appeared to answer, “Come near me.”

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After finishing their collection of pictures, Affleck turned to the “Shotgun Marriage ceremony” actress and seemingly mentioned, “That’s us, performed,” earlier than giving her a kiss and asking if she was OK.

“Sure,” she appeared to reply, happening to inform her husband that they wanted to “step over there.”

The day earlier than, paparazzi acquired video of Affleck slamming Lopez’s automobile door shut after a espresso run.

The second went viral, as followers branded the “visibly irritated” Oscar winner as “depressing.”

Reps for the celebs didn’t instantly reply to Web page Six’s requests for remark.