Amidst divorce news, Ben Affleck praises Jennifer Lopez | English Movie News
Amid ongoing rumors and public attention around their reported divorce, actor Ben Affleck had only kind words to say about Jennifer Lopez. During the red carpet event for his new movie ‘The Accountant’ 2 in Los Angeles, Ben took a moment to speak about the positive relationship he still shares with his former partner.
The actor expressed how happy he was to have all the children present at the premiere. He mentioned that not only were his own kids there, but Jennifer Lopez’s children had also joined them. Ben said that being surrounded by the kids made the evening extra special for him. He described the moment as fun and exciting and said it was a joy to see both families come together.
Ben Affleck shares three children — Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13) — with his former wife Jennifer Garner. Jennifer Lopez, who is 55, has 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. Ben revealed that he felt incredibly lucky to have a good relationship with all the children involved. He also mentioned that he was doing his best to be a good father.
While speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Ben reflected on the public attention their relationship often receives. He said he didn’t pay much attention to what people were saying online but noticed that there’s often a desire to focus on negative things. He then spoke warmly about Lopez, calling her a “spectacular” person. Ben shared that she had been kind to his children and had a good relationship with them. He described her as a woman with integrity and someone he felt grateful for knowing.
He also praised Jennifer Lopez’s kids, saying they were wonderful and that having a bond with them brought great happiness to his life. For Ben, the presence of all the children at his movie premiere was one of the most meaningful parts of the night.
Ben and Jennifer Lopez first began dating in the early 2000s but broke up just before their planned wedding. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and got married the following year in 2022. However, after two years of marriage, reports state that Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, 2024, revealing that the couple had been separated since April 26 that year.
Despite the end of their marriage, Ben’s recent words show that he still holds deep respect and affection for Jennifer, especially for the role she plays in their children’s lives.
