Jennifer Lopez has been mocked by fans after she shared a “cringe” Father’s Day tribute for husband Ben Affleck.
On Sunday, the mother-of-two treated her 247 million Instagram followers to a shirtless snap of Ben as she gushed about “all the amazing daddies out there!”
Wed last year in July 2022, Ben became stepfather to twins Max and Emme, 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Ben is also the father of daughters Violet, 17, and Seraphina, 14, as well as a son, Samuel, 11, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
In the caption of the post, J Lo, 53, wrote, ‘Daddy Appreciation Post Happy Father’s Day Dad. And Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!! We love and appreciate you more than you will ever know.
‘I thought I opened Grindr!’: Jennifer Lopez baffled fans after sharing a shirtless ‘cringe’ snap of Ben Affleck in a ‘weird’ Father’s Day tribute on Sunday
Still, fans were taken aback by the raunchy snap’s choice, pointing out that it seemed to be more appropriate for Valentine’s Day.
Confused followers wrote: ‘it gave me the ick’; ‘I don’t know why… but this message makes you cringe a bit’; ‘Let’s see the back tat tho!’; ‘I’m confused thinking I opened Grindr’;
‘Why would you post a shower photo of your husband? Is it liking him as a dad? Weird. Lol’; ‘JLo is Father’s Day not Valentine’s Day!’ “Why would you post a picture of your half-naked husband and then talk about Father’s Day?”
‘Not in the picture, he’s a father lol’; ‘cringe’; ‘best dad not a picture of him with his kids or his own’.
However, some fans were quick to come to her defense, calling on others to stop being “miserable”.
They shared, “This comments section did NOT pass the mood test!” Let’s not be miserable on the internet for a change? Happy for you JLo. Grateful for good fathers.’;
‘Show ’em what you’re working with mum!!! Damn, you are so critical! Did she compare him to Marc NO!!! Did she say that Marc was not a good father no! She is just grateful that her HUSBAND is a good father for him and for her!
‘Damn people, stay in your lane! I also like Marc as an artist. But no one knows what’s in the pot except the person who stirs it. Get out your spoon and mind your own business!!!’
Special tribute: The Grammy-nominated singer also shared two selfies as her hubby rested his head on her shoulder, leading the actress to smile happily at the camera
What the hell? Fans were left baffled by the choice of the raunchy snap, pointing out that it seemed to be more fitting for Valentine’s Day
Speaking out: Some fans were quick to come to her defense, however, calling on others to stop being ‘miserable’
Along with the shirtless snap, Lopez also uploaded a short reel showing Ben sitting in a chair inside what appeared to be an office. He quickly sat back down and looked over his shoulder to cast a gleeful smile at the camera.
The video then continued as a montage of sweet moments they’ve shared so far, including a throwback clip of them when they dated in the early 2000s.
Affleck could be seen sporting a white tank top and sunglasses as he gently kissed Lopez, who wore an all-white ensemble and carried an adorable puppy in her arms.
The two stars originally started dating in 2002 and got engaged later that same year in November, but later split in 2004.
The couple were notably romantically linked years later in April 2021 and officially married the following summer in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a larger ceremony in August at Affleck’s Georgia estate.
Other clips showed the lovebirds inside a vehicle as they took in the fresh air with the sunroof open, and the two also had a loving moment together on set.
The Grammy-nominated singer finally shared two selfies as her hubby rested his head on her shoulder, prompting the actress to smile happily at the camera.
Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, also took to her Instagram on Sunday and gave the Good Will Hunting star a special shoutout.
‘Daddy Appreciation’: In the caption of the post, the singer wrote, ‘Daddy Appreciation Post Happy Father’s Day Papa…’
Return time! The video then continued as a montage of sweet moments they’ve shared so far, including a throwback clip of them when they dated in the early 2000s.
Quality time: Other clips showed the lovebirds inside a vehicle as they took in some fresh air with the sunroof open
To yell! Affleck’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner also took to her Instagram on Sunday and paid tribute to the Good Will Hunting star
The mother-of-three, who was recently spotted sharing a loving kiss with her current boyfriend John Miller, uploaded a photo as she posed next to her mother and father inside a church.
The 13 Going On 30 actress wrote, “Happy Father’s Day to the best that has ever done the job.” (Jeans in church – I did my onward flight, but not my luggage),” she joked. “We love you, dad.”
The star then took the time to pay tribute to Affleck, with whom she shares three children. “PS Shout out to BGA,” she wrote, referring to her full name: Benjamin Géza Affleck.
The beauty then concluded by saying, “No one loves their kids like you love ours, Happy Father’s Day, Ben!”
The former couple tied the knot in 2005, with their divorce finalized in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.
Lopez recently said Ben was a “father figure” to their children during an appearance on the Today show last month in May to promote her Netflix film, The Mother.
Speaking of her teenage twins, Jennifer revealed, “They love Ben.” He is a wonderful father and a father figure to them too.
She continued, “Because he has his three beautiful kids and then there’s us and he’s fantastic.” He really takes on the challenge of what it is and what it means and they love it. They appreciate it and so do I.
Lovebirds: The couple were notably romantically linked years later in April 2021 and officially married the following summer
‘Father figure’: While speaking about her teenage twins on the Today show in May, Jennifer revealed: ‘They love Ben. He’s a wonderful, wonderful dad and a father figure to them too’
By stopping View also last month in May, Jennifer emotionally said that Ben was “an amazing dad”. It brings tears to my eyes. He’s honestly the best dad I’ve ever seen,” and admitted the actor, “teaches me how to interact with kids.”
The beauty added: “He’s such a brilliant guy anyway, like, he learned so much. You can just tell when he had his kids, he read all the books and everything you could learn on the children, and he applies them.
Affleck himself also spoke about fatherhood and explained to The Hollywood Reporter in March, “I don’t want to go to Austin and New Orleans and Georgia anymore and not see my kids.”
‘It just doesn’t work. These years are too important. If I miss them, I will regret it for the rest of my life,’ the Air star admitted.
