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Ben Affleck Concludes Public Discussion on Jennifer Lopez Divorce
In a definitive statement, actor Ben Affleck has reportedly concluded all public discussion regarding his divorce from singer Jennifer Lopez, signaling closure on the highly publicized split. Sources indicate the “Flash” star, age 52, is ready to move forward after recently addressing the breakup for the first time.
Affleck Shifts Focus to Family and Career Post-Split
According to an insider speaking to People magazine, Affleck is “done talking about JLo.” The source further revealed, “He’s not proud that their marriage didn’t work out. He didn’t want to hurt her. But now he wants to just focus on his kids and work.” This indicates a desire from Affleck to prioritize his family and professional life following the end of his two-year marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
This informant added that Affleck “excels when occupied,” implying that focusing on work will be a coping mechanism during this transition. The actor shares three children – Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel – with his former spouse, Jennifer Garner. He also has several upcoming professional engagements, including the anticipated release of “The Accountant 2.”
GQ Interview Marks Affleck’s Final Comments on Divorce
These comments follow Affleck’s recent GQ magazine interview, where the “Deep Water” star addressed his separation from Lopez for the first, and purportedly last, time. In the interview, Ben Affleck stated his life is “drama-free” and expressed “nothing but respect” for Jennifer Lopez. He aimed to dispel any rumors of scandal surrounding their divorce after two years of marriage.
The Academy Award winner suggested that while there’s a public desire to pinpoint dramatic reasons for celebrity breakups, “the truth is much more quotidian” and less sensational than commonly believed. He firmly stated, “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue.”
No Single Event Led to Divorce, Affleck Explains
Affleck further emphasized that “no major event” triggered Lopez’s divorce filing in August 2024. The “Air” actor described the situation as simply “a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do,” downplaying the narrative of a sudden, dramatic cause for the split. He added, “As you mature, there isn’t necessarily a specific event or fault to pinpoint; it’s more like a couple’s therapy session, which would eventually become tiresome to an outside observer.”
Lopez Previously Addressed “Bennifer 2.0” Split
The insider revealed Affleck is “doing well” approximately three months after the divorce with Jennifer Lopez was finalized on January 6. They suggested his GQ interview was intended to be “clearing the air one last time” concerning their relationship.
Jennifer Lopez, on her part, initially addressed the end of “Bennifer 2.0” in October during an Interview Magazine feature. While acknowledging the split “almost took me out for good,” Lopez expressed no regrets concerning the marriage and subsequent divorce. The “On the Floor” vocalist elaborated that despite the emotional toll, she now views it as a necessary experience for personal growth. Lopez further stated she is “not looking for anybody,” emphasizing her focus on self-reliance and navigating life independently after years of challenging situations.
Timeline of Affleck and Lopez’s Relationship
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their relationship in 2021, almost two decades after their initial separation. The “Justice League” performer proposed in April 2022, and they married in July of the same year. Jennifer Lopez initiated divorce proceedings in August 2024, with the divorce becoming final in January, marking the end of their renewed romantic chapter.