<p id=”par-1_69″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/jennifer-lopez/?swcfpc=1″>Jennifer Lopez</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/ben-affleck/?swcfpc=1″>Ben Affleck</a> had a tumultuous 2024. While the couple fell back in love in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-significant-day-file-divorce-ben-affleck.html/”>Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024</a>, putting <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-working-heartbreak-album-real-story-ben-affleck-divorce-source-says.html/”>a hard stop on the “Bennifer” dream</a>. Lopez and Affleck have appeared to maintain a cordial relationship amid their divorce proceedings. However, Affleck’s recent “sweet behavior” toward Lopez is allegedly “confusing” her. Here’s what a source explained.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-ben-affleck-s-behavior-toward-jennifer-lopez-after-the-divorce-filing-is-confusing-her-a-source-alleged”>Ben Affleck’s behavior toward Jennifer Lopez after the divorce filing is ‘confusing’ her, a source alleged</h2>
<p id=”par-2_90″>Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez had a beautiful love story that spanned decades. Unfortunately, their second go at a relationship didn’t work out. The couple initially fell in love in the early 2000s. But they ended their engagement in 2004 and moved on to other relationships and marriages. After rekindling their flame in 2021, they thought they’d stay together forever, with Lopez referencing the magical love story in a documentary and album. Sadly, Lopez pulled the plug on the marriage in August 2024, prompting fans to wonder what went wrong.</p>
<p id=”par-3_31″>On Nov. 3, 2024, Lopez’s sister posted a photo with Affleck’s daughter, Violet, at Yale. A source told <a href=”https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/j-los-sisters-reunion-with-ben-afflecks-daughter-raised-eyebrows/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>In Touch Weekly</a> that Lopez and her family had difficulty moving forward. </p>
<p id=”par-4_27″>“It raised eyebrows, but Ben and Jen’s families did get really close,” the source explained. “It’s hard to cut ties completely just because they filed for divorce.”</p>
<p id=”par-5_40″>As for Lopez, “She always thought their relationship would last forever and can’t seem to let go,” the insider continued. And Affleck’s recent comments about Lopez’s “spectacular” acting in his production company’s movie, <em>Unstoppable, </em>weren’t “helping” her move forward. </p>
<p id=”par-6_28″>“Comments like that, and his sweet behavior when they’ve seen each other, are confusing — how can anyone blame her for holding out hope?” the insider added. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-jennifer-lopez-recently-avoided-a-question-about-ben-affleck-after-he-called-her-spectacular-in-unstoppable”>Jennifer Lopez recently avoided a question about Ben Affleck after he called her ‘spectacular’ in ‘Unstoppable’</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ben-Affleck-Jennifer-Lopez-2.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez walking hand in hand in Los Angeles. Affleck is wearing a camel-colored coat, and Lopez is wearing a light blue jacket with a gray sweater underneath.” class=”wp-image-3728086″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Dec. 15, 2021, in Los Angeles | RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-7_40″>Ben Affleck praised Jennifer Lopez when talking about <em>Unstoppable</em>. Lopez plays Judy Robles, the mother of American wrestler Anthony Robles. Lopez worked hard on the film and explained to <a href=”https://people.com/jennifer-lopez-unstoppable-understanding-dysfunctional-love-tiff-exclusive-8708143″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a> how she understood the “complicated dynamics” at play as Judy.</p>
<p id=”par-8_47″>“Women who are moms who get in relationships, and you struggle with them, and you find yourself in dynamics that are not healthy, but you care about the person, love the person,” Lopez told the publication. “That’s those complicated dynamics about life that I understand really well.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_45″>After Affleck called Lopez’s role “spectacular,” Lopez was asked about the compliment at an <em>Unstoppable</em> premiere. “In front of the camera and behind the scenes as well, Ben Affleck described you as spectacular in your performance,” a reporter asked her. “How would you describe his producing?”</p>
<p id=”par-10_23″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-avoids-question-ben-affleck-calling-spectacular.html/”>Lopez refused a direct answer</a>. “I would describe all of the cast and everybody behind the scenes as spectacular and wonderful,” she said.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-j-lo-s-friends-and-family-noticed-a-major-shift-as-she-s-ready-to-move-on-a-source-alleged”>J.Lo’s friends and family noticed ‘a major shift’ as she’s ‘ready to move on,’ a source alleged</h2>
<p id=”par-11_50″>Jennifer Lopez might always have a soft spot for Ben Affleck. However, a source told <a href=”https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/jennifer-lopez-starting-new-chapter-after-ben-affleck-split-excl/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Life & Style</a> that she’s ready to move forward and focus on her work and family. The insider explained how “<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopezs-friends-family-noticed-major-shift-month-filing-divorce.html/”>friends and family have noticed a major shift</a>,” indicating how she’s “ready to move on.”</p>
<p id=”par-12_31″>“She decided to do some introspection — she says four divorces will do that,” the source continued. “Get ready for an all-new J.Lo — she wants to start a new chapter.”</p>
<p id=”par-13_47″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-split-whole-world-exploded.html/”>Lopez got introspective during an interview</a> with comedian Nikki Glaser for <a href=”https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/jennifer-lopez-tells-nikki-glaser-how-a-turbulent-summer-changed-her” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Interview Magazine</a>. “I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself,” Lopez admitted. “Being in a relationship doesn’t define me. I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself.”</p>
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