Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s divorce made headlines for weeks and was one of the most talked-about events of last year. The two parted ways just two years after tying the knot, and since then, haven’t spoken about anything on the matter. But in recent updates, Ben finally opened up about this difficult phase of his life. He said that this was no soap opera.
Ben Affleck On Divorce From Jennifer Lopez
Speaking about the reasons behind the end of his marriage, the actor-director explained that there was no scandal, drama, or intrigue involved. He shared that there wasn’t a single defining event or moment to point to—just two people trying to navigate their lives and relationships like many others do. As one gets older, he noted, it’s rarely a case of someone doing something specific to cause a breakup.
Instead, it’s more akin to a couples therapy session, where patterns and personal issues become more apparent over time. He admitted that sharing the details feels too personal and vulnerable, which is why he prefers to keep them private. Ben Affleck said that he didn’t want the world to be under the impression that he would speak ill of his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez.
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He quoted, “I have nothing but respect. I guess there’s a tendency to look at breakups and want to identify root causes or something. But honestly, like I said, the truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would find interesting.”
Affleck and Lopez started dating in the early 2000s and were even engaged after calling it quits. However, decades later, in 2021.