Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck avoid awkward run-in at film premiere as she turns heads in sideless dress
Jennifer Lopez dazzled at a film premiere, giving Ben Affleck a glimpse of what he's missing as they avoided any awkward encounters. The pop icon was the epitome of glamour in her shimmering disco ball-esque ensemble while gracing the premiere of her and Ben's movie 'Unstoppable'. She left onlookers speechless with a silver gown that daringly opened down the sides, held together by only bows. J Lo was the centre of attention at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday night, opting to go without underwear for her bold fashion statement. She elevated her look with towering heels and an array of glittering jewellery.
While Ben took on the role of producer for the film, Jen shone in front of the camera. It's rumoured that Ben steered clear of the premiere to dodge his ex, following reports of a strained encounter post-divorce announcement. The duo had previously declared their separation two years post-wedding. Jennifer was seen at the shared office building in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with Ben exiting a mere 30 minutes later. Accompanied by her mother, Guadalupe Rodriguez, after dining at the Beverly Hills Hotel, J Lo made her appearance. This marked the first occasion the two were spotted at the same location since making their divorce public last month. Ben and Jen ended their marriage earlier this year, citing "irreconcilable differences" and officially parting ways on April 26.
Since the announcement of the divorce, sources have claimed it wasn’t just their marital differences that were the problem. Following months of rumours about the state of their marriage, a source has claimed that while the couple struggled to work out their relationship issues, there was another bone of contention in their short marriage - his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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Ben and Jennifer, both 52, were married for 13 years before divorcing in 2018, but the couple remained close for the sake of their three children, Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and 12-year-old Samuel. And it’s their continued amicable bond that was seemingly an issue for Ben’s new bride.
“Jennifer wonders if they ever stood a chance,” we were told. “His ex was always in the background and Ben admitted she held a special place in his heart. Jennifer tried to be mature about it. She accepted he had to stay in touch with his ex for the sake of the kids, but his heart was clearly split in two and it was impossible not to feel jealous. Sometimes Jennifer’s emotions got out of control and it would cause arguments.
“She wanted to be his rock, but Ben’s relationship with his ex was a constant source of tension. She felt like he always had one foot in the past and that was infuriating for her.”
J-Lo and Ben first began dating in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli. Months later he proposed with a 6-carat pink diamond ring, but they called off their engagement a year later due to “excessive media attention.”
By January 2004, their relationship was over and Ben went on to meet Jennifer Garner while J-Lo married Marc Anthony who she shares twins Max and Emme, now 16. But in a shock to Hollywood, Ben and J-Lo got back together in 2021, with the actor proposing for a second time the following year.