Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on Jennifer Lopez Divorce Scandal

Ben Affleck is sharing his side of the story.

Approximately three months following the legal separation of the actor from “Good Will Hunting” and Jennifer Lopez, he spoke about the conclusion of their two-year marriage. This union came after an engagement during the mid-2000s, followed by a split that lasted until 2021.

Ben shared with GQ during an interview on March 25 that it’s common for people to try and find deep reasons behind breakups, but the reality is often much more ordinary than most might expect or find intriguing.

Although he admitted there were differences between him and the actress from “Maid in Manhattan” regarding their handling of fame, he made it clear that their split was not marked by any scandals, dramatic series, or mysteries.

The 52-year-old individual (who has children named Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13 with his ex Jennifer Garner) also provided some additional insight to a popular clip from Jennifer’s “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.” In this clip, he briefly discussed their contrasting views on celebrity life by saying something along the lines of, “you don’t marry a ship captain and expect him not to sail on the water.

In his words to GQ, “Just as in relationships, your feelings about these matters aren’t always consistent.

However, though Ben maintained his earlier statements from the documentary, he underscored that their contrasting perspectives on celebrity weren’t the reason for their divorce.

He went on to emphasize, “You must acknowledge your understanding from the start when entering any relationship. I believe it’s crucial to clarify that this wasn’t the root of a significant split. It’s not as if you can see a particular documentary and suddenly grasp the problems those two faced.

Following his candid discussion about his past relationship with the “On The Floor” artist, Ben made it clear that he bears no grudges towards his ex, especially concerning her preference for a more visible lifestyle.

He clarified, “I hold this individual in high regard. It’s understandable that one might be curious about the contrasting viewpoints we possess when it comes to balancing public and personal domains.

He made it clear that he holds no criticism, disapproval, or opinions about J.Lo’s pursuit of fame whatsoever.

Regarding why they split up, Ben mentioned that it wasn’t due to a single reason, and he has no plans to delve deeply into the specifics for now.

He mentioned that the reason he doesn’t wish to disclose it is because it’s somewhat awkward or uncomfortable, and sharing it makes him feel exposed or vulnerable.

Keep reading for a look back at Ben and Jennifer’s romance…

In West Hollywood, the duo gets ready to shoot a movie scene together. They first crossed paths on the film’s production set.

The two are spotted in the city.

In that same month, they filmed the movie at Will Rogers State Beach in LA. During this time, the actor presented the actress with a stunning 6.1-carat pink diamond ring, which she accepted as a proposal.

The two film the movie in New York City.

Is there anything more ’00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?

The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.

The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

The two attend the Academy Awards together.

The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.

The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.

The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.

…it flops at the box office.

The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.

The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben’s favorite.

The two end their engagement.

They have returned! The couple is set to make their first appearance on the red carpet in eighteen years, gracing the event at the Venice Film Festival premiere of “The Last Duel” on September 10th.

There’s no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!

In 2021’s Global Citizen Live event in New York City, Ben was seen backing J.Lo during her stage performance. This was her first music appearance since she took the stage at VAX LIVE in May. Interestingly, this event also saw the actor appearing separately, leading to speculation about a revived romance between them.

The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.

At the New York City premiere of his movie “The Last Duel,” Jen and Ben showed a captivating performance on the red carpet, generating quite a buzz.

Jennifer publicly announced her engagement to the actor known for “Gone Girl” on her website OnTheJLo, sharing a video that showcased her stunning engagement ring adorned with a green gemstone.

Jennifer and Ben got married unexpectedly on July 16th, holding their wedding at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.

J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.

Jennifer recently unveiled her album, titled “This Is Me… Now“, which delves into her personal relationship with Ben. The release is accompanied by a musical movie called “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” and the documentary “The Unspoken Love Story“.

The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.

On August 20th, as reported by TMZ after obtaining the documents, Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce, stating April 26th as the separation date.

2025-03-25 16:47

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