Ben Affleck, the talented actor and director, recently broke his silence about his highly publicized divorce from singer Jennifer Lopez. The 52-year-old actor took the opportunity to address the relationship and the challenges they faced, clarifying the situation after the release of Lopez’s documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told. Affleck’s candid comments offer a glimpse into the complexities of his relationship with Lopez, which officially ended when she filed for divorce in August of last year. The split was finalized earlier this year.
Ben Affleck Talks About His Divorce from JLo
In a recent interview with GQ, Affleck was asked about his involvement in Lopez’s documentary and his thoughts on the portrayal of their marriage. The interviewer noted that Affleck seemed somewhat reserved when discussing the subject. “It looks like you’re taking a deep breath, like, ‘Oh, here we go again,'” the interviewer remarked, to which Affleck responded thoughtfully, saying, “Part of it was, ‘OK, if I’m going to participate in this, I want to try to do it in an honest way and in a way that’s interesting.'”
Affleck explained that he tends to be more private about his personal life compared to Lopez, which sometimes led to different approaches in how they handled their relationship in the public eye. He acknowledged that although their views on privacy differed, he still supported Lopez wholeheartedly. “I love and support this person. I believe in them. They’re great. I want people to see that.”
Affleck also reflected on the challenges of being in the public eye, sharing a powerful metaphor in the documentary: “You don’t marry a ship’s captain and then say, ‘Well, I don’t like going out in the water.’ You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship.” He made it clear that the struggles in their relationship weren’t caused by one single event, and emphasized that there wasn’t a major scandal or a specific reason behind their separation.
Ben Affleck recently opened up about his split from JLo (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
Clearing the Air: Ben Affleck’s Final Comments on JLo
Following the interview, a source close to Affleck told People that his comments were about “clearing the air” one last time. According to the source, Affleck is now “done” talking about the divorce. “Ben’s doing well. The GQ story was kind of all about clearing the air one last time,” they shared. “He’s done talking about JLo. 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.”
Affleck reassured fans that there was no major drama behind the breakup. “The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no, ‘This is what happened,'” he explained. He described their relationship as a story about two people trying to figure out their lives and relationships. “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”
He also acknowledged that the narrative surrounding their split can sometimes feel like a “couple’s therapy session,” but expressed that he didn’t want to share every detail of their private lives, as it felt too vulnerable and embarrassing.
Affleck has spoken about the divorce (Gotham/GC Images)
Looking Forward: Ben Affleck Focuses on Family and Work
Affleck made it clear that while he respects the past, his focus is now on his future. With the divorce behind him, he expressed a desire to concentrate on his children and his career. “I don’t want to share that just sort of embarrassing. It feels vulnerable,” he said. The actor, who shares children with Lopez, seems intent on protecting his family life and keeping their personal matters out of the spotlight.
Fans have praised Affleck for his honesty and maturity in handling the situation, with many appreciating his decision to set the record straight without resorting to sensationalism. Despite the public scrutiny, Affleck’s approach to the divorce has remained grounded and focused on his children’s well-being.
The End of an Era: Affleck and Lopez’s Split
While the relationship between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez was once one of the most high-profile celebrity couples in Hollywood, their split has been met with a mix of sadness and understanding. Both stars have moved on, with Lopez focusing on her career and family, and Affleck putting his energy into his work and raising his children.
Their relationship, and subsequent divorce, serves as a reminder that relationships, even those that seem perfect from the outside, face challenges. In the end, Affleck’s candid reflections on the breakup show that despite the public nature of their relationship, he remains committed to moving forward in a positive direction.
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