Ben’s birthday surprise for JLO! Loved-up couple visit French Riviera
Ben Affleck has whisked his sweetheart Jennifer Lopez off for a romantic birthday getaway in Saint-Tropez, just days after the newly reunited couple went ‘Instagram official’.
Affleck, 48, appears to have splurged mightily on the birthday getaway for JLo, who celebrates her 52nd birthday on Saturday, sparing no expense as the couple openly displayed their affection.
After flying in to the French Riviera on a luxury private jet, likely a Bombardier Global 7500, at an estimated cost of around $200,000, the couple known as ‘Bennifer’ were quickly whisked away to a luxury $130M mega-yacht, named Valerie, in the Mediterranean, where they were spotted exchanging kisses and tender embraces on the sun deck.
‘Fifty two!’ declared Lopez in an Instagram video, proudly flaunting her figure in a bikini and elegant flowing beach wrap as she strutted on the deck of the yacht.
It is not known who is paying for the trip, but Affleck is said to be worth $150m while JLo is around three times that at $400million.
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Ben Affleck has whisked his sweetheart Jennifer Lopez off for a romantic birthday getaway in Saint-Tropez, just days after the newly reunited couple went ‘Instagram official’
Affleck, 48, appears to have splurged mightily on the birthday getaway for JLo, who celebrates her 52nd birthday on Saturday, sparing no expense as the couple openly displayed their affection
The couple cuddled up as they looked into the distance off the luxury $130M yacht off the South of France
After flying in to the French Riviera on a private jet, the couple known as ‘Bennifer’ were quickly whisked away to a luxury mega-yacht in the Mediterranean
The $130million yacht is currently on the market and is being rented by Ben Affleck and J.Lo as part of her 52nd birthday celebrations. Pictured is one of the seven bedrooms on board the vessel
A table for 14 is no problem on the boat’s deck with open air on three sides to allow warm sea breezes to flow through
Jennifer Lopez celebrates her 52nd birthday on a luxury yacht, named Valerie, in St-Tropez with Ben Affleck and family
The loved up couple were spotted exchanging kisses and tender embraces on the sun deck
Singer and actress Jenifer Lopez and boyfriend Actor Ben Affleck pictured packing on the PDA while on a romantic cruise aboard a yacht in the south of France
Lovebirds Affleck and JLo flew into the south of France on Saturday, which marks JLo’s 52nd birthday
Lopez recently rekindled her romance with Affleck – whom she previously dated back in the early 2000s
Now making no secret of her rekindled romance with Affleck, the triple-threat entertainer also posted an Instagram photo showing her exchanging a passionate smooch with the two-time Oscar winner.
The incredible yacht the loved-up couple will be staying on is the Valerie, currently on the market for $130M and being sold by Dynamiq Brokerage.
The couple will be able to spend time together with seven bedrooms across six decks on which to enjoy the voyage.
The theme of wellness runs throughout with a steam room and even a Hamman, said to be decorated with mosaics according to Boat International. There are also massage rooms and spaces for beauty treatments.
A gym with a panoramic view of the ocean opens out onto an outdoor space with room for dining and a fountain that lights up at night.
The huge ship can accommodate 14 guests across seven cabins, served by a crew of up 27.
Launched in 2011, the vessel has six decks all served by an elevator and has an onboard 20 foot-long pool and a Jacuzzi which is one of five outdoor spaces.
Boasting an onboard gym and spectacular outdoor dining area the boat was designed with London’s iconic hotel Claridge’s in mind.
The main deck and lounge are designed for hosting and centered around a uniquely designed self-playing piano. The foredeck has enough room for a helicopter to land.
The upper decks contain a lounge, cinema together with several cabins.
One bedroom enjoys a panoramic view together with a private deck and Jacuzzi. Other cabins are suitable for guests including children while the owner’s apartment is connected through a private staircase.
The yacht has spent most of its time traveling around the Mediterranean privately although the vessel spent a season in the Caribbean in 2012.
Prices in order to charter the yacht to charter are unavailable to the general public and information is only revealed through discreet inquiries.
The boat underwent a top-to-bottom refit in 2019 and is now on the market for sale and charters by Dynamiq Brokerage.
The owners of the boat describe the vessel to have ‘discretion and privacy at the very heart of the design’. The construction is such that it manages to conceal the vast amount of space inside. Guests are easily able to be shielded from prying eyes, should they so desire.
The couple flew in on the equivalent in aviation luxury as they took an 11 hour flight from from LAX in Los Angeles direct to Nice on board Bombardier’s $72million Global 7500 aircraft, arriving around lunchtime on Friday in the South of France.
No private jet can match the Global 7500 for range – it can cover 8,860 miles without refueling.
The plane is not just big on fuel capacity, it’s big on luxury too and can be customized to include a plush double bed and a stand-up shower – along with seats that Bombardier claims are revolutionary as standard.
Bombardier’s designers were able to produce a layout that’s an industry first – a cabin with four separate living spaces (a club suite, conference suite with a table for six, an entertainment suite and a lounge suite) and a dedicated crew suite and kitchen.
In total, it can accommodate 19 passengers.
When the couple arrived by private jet in the Riviera on Saturday, an executive shuttle service whisked them to the waiting yacht.
The couple flew in from Los Angeles, where Lopez was spotted sporting a beaming smile outside her offices in West Hollywood earlier this week.
Meanwhile, the potential for an awkward encounter hung in the air, after JLo’s ex Alex Rodriguez was spotted in the exact same area on Friday, cavorting with a bevy of bikini-clad women on a different yacht.
Rodriguez and Lopez officially ended their four-year relationship in March, before she rekindled her romance with Affleck – whom she previously dated back in the early 2000s.
Affleck and Lopez now appear to have fully rekindled their romance, after going ‘official’ in a photo from actress Leah Remini’s Instagram that showed them sweetly cuddling on July 15.
A sumptuous birthday cake for JLo is seen ahead of her celebrations with Affleck on Saturday
Now making no secret of her rekindled romance with Affleck, the triple-threat entertainer also posted an Instagram photo showing her exchanging a passionate smooch with the two-time Oscar winner
Holy moly: Lopez looked positively sensational wearing a red and yellow triangle top with a matching pair of bottoms resting below her hips
Dressed to impress: Her impressive abs were on display in the cheeky number as an intricate Dolce & Gabbana robe draped down across her arms
Statement pieces: JLo added intrigue to her ensemble with a host of golden necklaces draped down her neck, including a key charm to match a few chains
She tied back her caramel colored hair into a loose bun and let wispy tendrils frame her face while wearing a pair of hot pink wedges on the yacht
Bennifer enjoyed the sun and cool Mediterranean breeze as they lived it up on the luxury yacht
Affleck and JLo are pictured on a romantic cruise aboard a yacht in the south of France on Saturday
Earlier this week it was claimed by People that Lopez is ‘madly in love’ with on-again beau Affleck and feels they will be together from now on
Ben snapped some shots from the yacht with his cell phone’s camera while Jennifer looked on
The couple have quickly fallen back in love after reuniting just months ago
Aboard the ship, the couple got romantic as they celebrated Jennifer’s 52nd birthday while a ship employee looked on
Jennifer and Ben stroll the ship before setting sail for the celebration of her 52nd birthday as the couple gets back together
The massive yacht gave them plenty of room to party as they celebrated JLo’s birthday
Earlier this week it was claimed by People that she is ‘madly in love’ with on-again beau Affleck and feels they will be together from now on.
The couple have quickly fallen back in love after reuniting just months ago, with a source telling E! News that the celebrity couple is ‘fully committed to each other,’ although they’ve both agreed they aren’t in a rush to get married again.
‘They have been meshing their lives and families and don’t feel the need to get engaged yet or even tie the knot. They have both been there and don’t feel it’s necessary,’ a second insider explained to the outlet.
The couple flew in on a Bombardier Global 7500 – a revolutionary, luxury private jet costing around $200,000. The jet can cover 8,860 miles without refueling and it can be configured to include a double bed (pictured)
The plane has only been in service since 2018 but is top of the range when it comes to luxury and on board amenities
Every seat has an extra-large window and the ambient lighting simulates daylight across time zones to encourage sleeping patterns that will keep jet lag at bay
Entertainment on board is top drawer. Even the standard configuration comes with a TV suite (pictured) that contains a 4K 40-inch high-definition screen, high fidelity speakers and a three-seat divan
The bathroom that comes with the plane is a cut above the average plane toilet
Bombardier’s designers were able to produce a layout that’s an industry first – a cabin with four separate living spaces
‘The Global 7500 business jet has proven itself as the highest-performing aircraft in the industry and promises to revolutionize the market and significantly change the business aviation landscape,’ says Michel Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Global 7500 and Global 8000 Program
Once they boarded, the couple walked around the mega-yacht – with Jennifer in a gorgeous dress and Ben more casual
The couple appeared to be telling each other sweet nothings as they boarded the ship on the French Riviera
A gorgeous bouquet of flowers greeted the couple at the docks where they boarded the mega-yacht
The couple walked the decks of the ship before setting sail. The arrived to celebrate Jennifer’s 52nd by private jet
Jennifer surveyed the surroundings after boarding the boat with Ben before setting sail along the French Riviera
The couple wasn’t shy about expressing their feelings for one another as the ship was in port – and they were embraced
Ben gave Jennifer a tight hug as they boarded the ship and engaged in some PDA ahead of their journey
A zoomed-in view of Jennifer’s hands shows the gorgeous jewelry she was wearing
The couple appeared to really enjoy each others’ company as they chatted on the deck of the ship before setting sail
‘They are madly in love’ one source said of the couple that’s back together after being together in the 2000s
Ben looks to the shore as the couple boards and gets loved-up before setting sail
The couple enjoys the views of the French Riviera before setting sail on the mega yacht
Jennifer’s mega heels stand out as the 52 year old celebrates her birthday with the trip arranged by Ben
‘Bennifer’ is back – and a source says they are ‘madly in love’ and want to ‘make this work’ after getting back together
Ben snaps pictures as ship staff look on – and Jennifer stuns in her patchwork dress aboard the yacht
‘They want to do everything they can to make this work,’ added the source. ‘They are madly in love.’
And it was stressed that Affleck, who has been through rehab, thinks Lopez – who does not drink alcohol, works out regularly and eats healthy – is a good influence on him.
‘She’s wonderful for him,’ said the source.
Lopez’s twins Max and Emme, 13 – whose dad is Latin crooner Marc Anthony – are believed to still be getting to know the former Batman star as he woos their mom.
After flying in to the French Riviera on a private jet, the couple known as ‘Bennifer’ were quickly whisked away to a luxury mega-yacht in the Mediterranean
Affleck and Lopez arrive in the French Riviera on Saturday
On Saturday, the couple arrived in the Riviera on a private jet, and an executive shuttle service whisked them to the yacht
They presumably flew in from Los Angeles, where Lopez was spotted sporting a beaming smile outside her offices in West Hollywood earlier this week
Singer and actress Jenifer Lopez and boyfriend Actor Ben Affleck arrive in the French Riviera on Saturday
After disembarking from the private plane, Ben and Jennifer boarded a Mercedes van to the ship. Ben wore a ball cap
Ben had a tote bag in tow as he walked down the stairs of the private jet and was met by its staff
Jennifer gets to the landing of the stairs in a gorgeous patchwork dress, with Ben just behind, before setting off for the ship
Ben carries a backpack and wears khakis as he walks to the red Mercedes van that will take him and Jennifer to the yacht
Meanwhile, ‘Bennifer’ appeared far from ARod’s mind as he soaked up the sun with a bevy of bikini-clad beauties in St. Tropez on Friday — perhaps unaware that the new couple would soon be descending on the area.
The MLB legend, who is set to celebrate his 46th birthday next week, frolicked with the stunning women as they sailed aboard a lavish yacht.
At one point, the ex-Yankees star was rinsing off beneath an outdoor shower with two of the glamorous ladies after using an inflatable slide set up on the side of the vessel.
If Rodriguez is still heartbroken by the split with Lopez, he has come up with the perfect plans to distract himself.
According to Page Six, Rodriguez and his entourage will be spending several more weeks in Europe.
Meanwhile, the potential for an awkward encounter hung in the air, after JLo’s ex Alex Rodriguez was spotted in the exact same area on Friday, cavorting with a bevy of bikini-clad women on a different yacht
Rodriquez was seen enjoying the cool waters on his European vacation, perhaps unaware that the new couple would soon be descending on the area
The group will be travelling to Monte Carlo and Ibiza, and there will no doubt be a number of attractive women vying for Rodriguez’s affection, given that he is now an eligible bachelor
He’s mine: Jennifer Lopez cuddled up to Ben Affleck looking fiercely protective of her man in a photo shared by Leah Remini taken at the actress’ 51st birthday party in June
The group will be traveling to Monte Carlo and Ibiza, and there will no doubt be a number of attractive women vying for Rodriguez’s affection, given that he is now an eligible bachelor.
ARod’s yacht outing comes just days after Lopez’s friend Leah Remini posted photos to social media from her 51st birthday party in which the singer and Affleck were seen snuggled up together in a photobooth.
In the black and white photo, Lopez is seen pressing her body against Affleck’s with one hand on the actor and director’s chest.
She stared at the camera with a fierce glare as if to say ‘hands off, he’s mine’.
Affleck posed with one arm wrapped around his girlfriend, pulling her close.
