Top Stories · October 7, 2026
Ben Affleck makes rare comment about Jennifer Lopez 2 years after their divorce

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Actor and producer Ben Affleck recently expressed professional respect for his second ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, during an interview with Variety. Affleck, who produced Lopez's film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', addressed why she is sometimes overlooked by award bodies, stating he has 'enormous respect and admiration' for her abilities. He also discussed the evolution of celebrity branding, noting that both Lopez and his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, have successfully navigated the modern demand for artists to cultivate commercial value and social media identities.
Actor and producer Ben Affleck recently expressed professional respect for his second ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, during an interview with Variety. Affleck, who produced Lopez's film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', addressed why she is sometimes overlooked by award bodies, stating he has 'enormous respect and admiration' for her abilities. He also discussed the evolution of celebrity branding, noting that both Lopez and his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, have successfully navigated the modern demand for artists to cultivate commercial value and social media identities.
