Recently, Jennifer Lopez revealed her experience working with her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, on the upcoming movie, Unstoppable. In an interview with Amazon/MGM, Lopez discussed her approach to playing Anthony Robles’ mother, Judy Robles. Notably, she stated the role taught her the importance of humility, and that she had to keep her ego in check to best embody the character.
Collaborative Film, Unstoppable
Delving deeper into the role, Lopez fully immersed herself in Judy’s character. Moreover, she describes how she “disappeared” and was replaced by Judy herself. Lopez credited this transformation to spending time with the real Judy, gaining insight into her life as a mother and a person. Furthermore, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon produced Unstoppable, bringing the inspiring story of Anthony Robles to theatres. Back in August, both stars had officially divorced. Yet, despite their marital problems, they put their differences aside to deliver strong performances. In fact, Affleck praised Lopez’s portrayal as “spectacular,” highlighting her dedication to the film’s success and the role itself.
In addition to Jennifer Lopez, Affleck discussed her thoughts on Unstoppable. Specifically, he congratulated the cast and crew for their dedication and passion. On November 3rd, Affleck interviewed with Entertainment Tonight, highlighting director Billy Goldenberg and the cast’s talents, including Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, and Don Cheadle. Ben Affleck also noted their collective enthusiasm was similar to another project he worked on, Small Things Like These.
Background on Turbulent Relationship
Two days following Affleck’s interview, Jennifer Lopez was asked about his comments, echoing similar sentiments. In her response, she also praised the cast and crew as being “spectacular and wonderful.” Despite their divorce, the former couple showed a rare display of togetherness, especially in their interviews. As a couple, they went by the name Bennifer and both have a history of collaborative projects, including 2003’s Gigli. Regardless, their romantic relationship has been marred by various challenges.
According to In Touch, the couple was going to divorce and lived separately, three months before Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce. Even an insider revealed that Ben Affleck already moved out of their house, resulting in the couple potentially having to sell their dream home. Still, the couple tried to work on their issues, however, they were irreconcilable. A source suggested that even though the couple still love each other, their relationship had two main struggles: Lopez can’t control Affleck and, in return, Affleck can’t change Lopez.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Post-Divorce
The couple showed unity throughout their marital issues for the sake of their children. While Ben Affleck and his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, have three kids, Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, share twins. Despite their divorce, however, the two have spent time at events together with their children. A recent interview shows Lopez addressing their split by admitting she harbors no bad feelings regarding her marriage or divorce, suggesting she’s come to terms with the split and moving forward.
Jennifer Lopez would do another candid interview with Interview Magazine with comedian Nikki Glaser. Here, she reflected on her experiences, particularly her breakup, which she states was instrumental in shaping her journey. Although the divorce took her by surprise, Lopez admitted that it was a necessary stepping stone to reach where she wanted and was meant to be. Likewise, she says the breakup was a challenging experience that almost “took her out” completely.
Final Thoughts
Nevertheless, Jennifer Lopez’s view would change as she learned a valuable lesson from divorcing Ben Affleck that contributed to her growth. Following the divorce, Lopez admits that the breakup was needed and she’s grateful to experience it for the lessons it taught her, making her who she is today. Navigating their post-divorce lives reveals that their relationship may bloom despite its romantic end as they continue to co-parent and show mutual respect. While their future remains uncertain, prioritizing their shared responsibilities and maintaining a united front is their main focus.
