Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, one of Hollywood's most-watched couples, have recently been seen in what some are describing as tense encounters ahead of a seemingly frosty interaction on a recent red carpet event.

Earlier this month, the couple was spotted in Beverly Hills with Affleck behind the wheel of his black SUV. The "Argo" star seemed to be in the throes of an animated conversation, complete with hand gestures that seemed to suggest he was either frustrated or irritated, as per the accounts of a tourist who witnessed the interaction and shared photos and videos with DailyMail.com. In contrast, Lopez appeared somewhat subdued during the discussion, appearing "timid" and "a bit sad."

An eyewitness claimed Affleck's hand movements were emphatic and the overall exchange bore the hallmarks of a heated argument. However, a source close to the couple disputed this interpretation, telling Page Six, "You can clearly see they are having a conversation, and she is listening to him. He’s a storyteller and can be animated when he speaks."

The nature of the conversation between Affleck, 50, and Lopez, who married last summer, remains unknown. However, this seemingly strained interaction preceded an awkward encounter on the red carpet at the premiere of Lopez's latest movie, "The Mother." The couple, despite appearing to be locked in a disagreement, quickly switched into professional mode, expertly navigating the photo ops and public displays of affection.

A lip-reading expert claimed that the couple was merely discussing how to pose for photographers. According to the expert, Lopez appeared to question if her low-cut top was showing too much, to which Affleck assured her it was fine. Following a series of photos, Affleck reassured Lopez with a quiet "Don't worry, babe" and a question about her well-being to which she responded affirmatively.

This incident followed an event the previous day when Affleck was filmed slamming Lopez's car door shut after a coffee run, an act which quickly went viral and led to fans labeling the Oscar-winning actor as "visibly irritated" and "miserable." As the pair continues to face public scrutiny, their demeanor at subsequent public appearances will no doubt be closely watched.