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Jennifer Lopez Addresses Romance Speculation Following Ben Affleck Divorce
Amid her recent divorce from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez ignited relationship buzz this week after sharing a photo with her Kiss Of The Spider Woman castmate, Tonatiuh.
Lopez, 55, posted an image of herself alongside Tonatiuh, 30, on her Instagram Stories, adding a heart emoji to the post. This action prompted fans to speculate about a potential romantic connection between the two.
Source Clarifies Lopez and Tonatiuh’s Relationship
However, a source close to Lopez has refuted these assumptions. Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly on Friday, March 28, the insider downplayed the romance rumors, asserting that Lopez and Tonatiuh maintain a purely platonic bond.
“There’s absolutely nothing romantic happening. They are simply friends,” the source confirmed to the publication.
Divorce from Ben Affleck Finalized
Lopez officially filed for dissolution of her marriage with Affleck, 52, on August 20, 2024. Documents obtained by Us Weekly revealed the divorce was finalized in January of this year.
A Look Back at Lopez and Affleck’s Relationship Timeline
Lopez and Affleck’s history spans over two decades. They initially connected on the set of Gigli in 2001 and became engaged in November 2002. Their wedding, initially planned for September 2003, was postponed just days before the intended date, and they publicly announced their separation in January 2004.
Years later, the pair rekindled their romance in May 2021 and announced their second engagement in April 2022. Their wedding took place in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a subsequent ceremony in Georgia the next month.
Affleck’s Comments on the Divorce
Affleck recently addressed his separation from Lopez in a GQ magazine interview published on Tuesday, March 25.
During the conversation, the Hypnotic star referenced The Greatest Love Story Never Told, the documentary he and Lopez created during their marriage, which offered insights into their relationship. Affleck emphasized the importance of noting that the documentary did not depict a “major conflict” that led to their current situation.
Affleck on Reasons Behind the Split
“It’s not accurate to assume that viewers can understand the intricacies of our issues by watching the documentary,” he stated.
Affleck expressed his deep respect for his former spouse, asserting that no singular event precipitated the dissolution of their marriage.
“People often seek definitive reasons for breakups. However, the reality is often much more ordinary than many might expect or find compelling,” he elaborated. “Our divorce lacks scandal, sensationalism, or intrigue. The simple truth is, when asked ‘What happened?’, there isn’t a singular, dramatic event to point to.”