Jennifer Lopez Arrives to the Met Gala Solo, Ben Affleck Filming in L.A.

Jennifer Lopez simply confirmed as much as the Met Gala — and whereas she was rolling solo … we all know it is solely as a result of Ben Affleck is tough at work on the West Coast, the place he is on set.

The actress/singer made a giant entrance Monday on the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork in NYC — the place fashion’s biggest night is underway … and the place J Lo, a co-chair for the occasion, rolled up by herself, with out her hubby by her facet.

No have to panic although — not solely was Jen sporting a marriage band on that finger … however we have discovered there is a completely good clarification — the dude is actually filming proper now.

BA’s rep tells TMZ … Ben is in Los Angeles for the time being and was by no means planning on attending the Met Gala with J Lo. We’re instructed he is filming “The Accountant 2,” which has been in manufacturing since March … and for which Ben continues to keep up a clean-shaven face.

In different phrases … it is all going based on plan. And in the event you have a look at what Jen was doing final yr at this exact same occasion … not a lot has modified, ‘trigger Ben wasn’t there both.

You will recall … JL walked up the steps in 2023 by herself as properly. They did not hit the occasion in 2022 — the yr they bought hitched. On its face, it appears it simply is not Ben’s scene … however it’s his finest buddy’s — Matt Damon is within the constructing and he is there together with his personal spouse, smiling.

Keep in mind … Ben and Jen have been reverse coasts this weekend too — she was in New York preparing for the gala, attending a pre-event dinner the place she had some automobile hassle.

Ben, in the meantime, went to the Tom Brady roast … the place he delivered just a few scathing digs.

His set on the mic was met with combined evaluations … some felt it wasn’t actually all that humorous — particularly when he took goal at web trolls who discuss crap on-line, calling them a “bitch.”

Anyway … dude’s busy on a Monday, and there is no time for posing for cameras with wifey.