Ben Affleck is determined to make sure his divorce from Jennifer Lopez doesn’t affect his new film Unstoppable, or prevent his ex from receiving the praise she deserves for her performance in the upcoming film.
The actor, 52, rekindled his romance with the On the Floor singer, 55, in 2021, but fans were left heartbroken when Lopez filed for divorce in August following months of speculation that their two-year marriage was over. had collapsed.
Although the couple is still working out the terms of their divorce, they have been forced to move forward professionally after working together on Affleck’s new film with co-producer and best friend Matt Damon.
On Sunday, Affleck broke his silence following their split to praise her “spectacular” performance because he is “adamant” about keeping things civil, sources told DailyMail.com.
“Ben wants Unstoppable to be a huge success and for JLo to get all the praise she deserves for it,” a source said.
Ben Affleck is determined to make sure his divorce from Jennifer Lopez doesn’t affect his new movie Unstoppable, or prevent his ex from getting the praise she deserves.
Affleck, 52, praised Lopez, 55, for her ‘spectacular’ performance as Judy Robles in Unstoppable
“Ben doesn’t want their relationship to ruin the rumors about the movie and his performance. He wants it to stand on its own.
The source continued: ‘He knows he will be asked about Jen during media appearances. He is adamant about keeping things very civilized.
‘He really believes she killed him. “Ben is a filmmaker and Oscar winner, he knows what works and always thought JLo would be amazing.”
A second source claimed that Affleck, whose 18-year-old daughter Violet is still close to Lopez, is aware that any comments he makes about his ex will undoubtedly make headlines in the coming weeks, but he has no plans to elaborate further. details.
“Ben obviously has a lot of loose ends to tie up with JLo, but he’s proud of her performance,” they said. “He also knows how much weight his comments carry and if Ben says his ex-wife is good, she must be good and people will see the movie.
“This is the first and only thing he has said about her since their split and it is all he will say.”
The source added that both Affleck and his producing partner know not to try any kind of avoidance tactics and continued: “Make no mistake, this movie is a great investment for Ben and Matt.
“They can’t stop commenting on a star’s performance when she has a lead role in the movie they produced.”
“Ben wants Unstoppable to be a huge success and for JLo to get all the praise she deserves for it,” a source told DailyMail.com.
The source continued: “Ben doesn’t want their relationship to ruin rumors about the movie and his performance. He wants it to stand on its own.
The two-time Oscar winner made the comments in an interview with Entertainment Tonight where he was joined by Damon and reigning Best Actor Cillian Murphy, 48, who stars in Small Things Like These, another Artists Equity production.
He said ‘Jennifer is spectacular’ in the role of Judy Robles in the sports drama directed by William Goldenberg.
The film, which hits theaters on December 6, also stars Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle and Jharrel Jerome, who plays Arizona State University amateur wrestling champion Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg
Affleck has chosen to remain silent following the breakup of his marriage, but Lopez gave new insight into their relationship during a recent sit-down with comedian Nikki Glasser for Interview magazine.
She described her heartbreak as “sad” and “scary” in a cheeky shoot with the publication.
The singer and actress, who did not name Affleck, added that she’s “not looking for anyone” right now and suggested that her ex didn’t accept all of her flaws.
Lopez’s Aug. 20 divorce filing came after months of speculation that the A-list couple was in trouble.
She applied on the second anniversary of their nuptials at Affleck’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia.
Affleck and his Artists Equity producing partner, Matt Damon, 54, know that they “can’t help but comment on a star’s performance when he or she has a lead role in the movie they produced.”
Lopez stars alongside When They See Us star Jharrel Jerome, who plays amateur wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg (pictured together at the Los Angeles premiere).
Lopez and Affleck made headlines in 2021 when they rekindled their romance, nearly 17 years after calling off their original engagement and postponing their September 2003 wedding.
In April 2021, reports emerged that the musician and Oscar-winning director were reconnecting after Lopez’s breakup with former MLB star Alex Rodriguez.
The couple confirmed their relationship on Instagram in July and made their red carpet return at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, subsequently exchanging vows at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
López is the mother of 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony, 56, which lasted from 2004 to 2014.
After Affleck moved out of the $68 million mansion he shared with Lopez and into his own rental bachelor pad in Brentwood, California, his friends feared he might relapse as a result of the strain of such a public split.
DailyMail.com reported at the time that Lopez turned to the actor’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for help, as she was one of the few people who could offer him advice.
The couple, who were married from 2005 to 2018, share Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Lopez gave new insight into her relationship during a recent sit-down with comedian Nikki Glasser for Interview magazine, describing her heartbreak as “sad” and “scary.”
Affleck was reportedly upset by the news that people feared he would relapse after a long period of sobriety.
“Ben tries to avoid reading the news, but it bothers him that people think he has relapsed because he hasn’t,” a source told DailyMail.com last month.
‘Like any alcoholic, Ben wakes up with a goal in mind. To stay sober that day.
They added that the The “harsh” consequences of their separation helped show her how important it is to never jeopardize your sobriety.