In the midst of a widely publicized separation, Jennifer Lopez opened up about her experience during the divorce, stating she has no regrets about parting ways with Ben Affleck.
In an interview, the singer admitted that at the beginning of the split, she felt like she was going to completely fall apart, but time has taught her valuable lessons. Despite the tough situation, she now feels stronger than ever.
However, things didn’t play out the same way for Ben Affleck, who was quick to react to his ex-partner’s comments.
The Divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Rumors of the celebrity couple’s separation had been circulating for months, but it wasn’t until August that it was confirmed the singer had filed for divorce from her then-husband.
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In an interview with Interview, JLo said that although the experience was terrifying, she couldn’t help but feel liberated, finding her happiness within herself rather than with someone else.
Although she didn’t directly mention Ben, Lopez expressed that she no longer holds the dream of growing old with one person. After everything she’s been through, she realized that being in a relationship does not define her.
Ben Affleck’s Reaction to Jennifer Lopez’s Statements
According to Daily Mail, Ben Affleck had no idea JLo was going to talk about their divorce. Although he expected her to address it at some point, he acknowledges that she has always shared her personal life with her fans.
So, what does Ben think about his ex-wife’s statements? According to sources, it didn’t come as a big surprise to him, but he wishes she wouldn’t talk about the subject so much. Still, he understands that she probably always will.
The source said that the actor would prefer to keep some things private, especially key details about their relationship, but he’s aware that Jennifer has always been very open about her personal life, so he anticipates that she’ll continue discussing it in the future.
Ben Affleck’s reaction was calm, and although he wasn’t notified about Jennifer’s interview, he understood her need to speak publicly about the situation, as is her way.
“He didn’t get a heads-up that she would speak about their relationship, but he assumed it would eventually happen. It’s as much a part of her life as anything else, and he’s accepted that he can never really escape it,” said a source close to the actor.
So, it’s likely we’ll be hearing more statements from JLo as the controversial divorce unfolds.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayely Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
