Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck over a year ago in August 2024, but somehow, their names still end up in headlines together—and apparently they still pose on red carpets together. The former couple was all smiles at the New York screening of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Lopez’s upcoming film.
While Ben Affleck is an executive producer of the movie, so he did have his own invite, he looked very much Lopez’s plus one, which raised some eyebrows for fans, as it was just days ago that Lopez lashed out after being asked about him in an interview. Keep reading for more information.
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Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Reunite On The Red Carpet
Photos from the event make it look like Lopez and Affleck are very much still together. Dressed in a simple navy blue suit with a white button down, Ben was actually smiling in his paparazzi photos, and not just for the cameras—he's gazing lovingly down at his ex-wife!
Lopez, for her part, wore a low-cut, figure-hugging dress with foliage details. While on the red carpet, she also a wore a spider-inspired corset—while highlighting her teeny waist, it featured structured spider-leg-like protrusions. The 56-year-old also took her turns smiling both at the cameras and at Ben Affleck.
What we do know: Ben Affleck never used to smile for the cameras, and famously hates red carpet events. What we also know: he looked pretty happy to be there next to his ex-wife!
Jennifer Lopez Claps Back At Interviewer Who Asks About Ben Affleck
Many across social media were surprised to see the pair looking so loved up, and not just because they're divorced. Earlier this week, Jennifer Lopez appeared on the Today show to talk about Kiss of the Spider Woman, when host Calvin Melvin asked about her ex.
"In the middle of filming this elaborate, beautiful musical, your divorce was also finalized with Ben," Melvin began before being cut off by Lopez, who interrupted with, "There you go! Look at this guy!"
Melvin clarified that he only mentioned it because Affleck "is an executive producer on the film," and Lopez laughed it of before praising her ex.
"If it wasn't for Ben, the movie wouldn't have gotten made," she said. "And I will always give him that credit." And on the topic of divorce? "Yeah, things happen, you have to keep going."
Social Media Reactions
With all this Bennifer whiplash, fans on social media are confused, surprised, and more. Reacting to the smiley red carpet photos of them: "What? Again? My relationships are starting to look healthy at this point?" one person said on Instagram.
"They look still in love!" another pointed out.
"The happiest he's ever been lol," a third said.
"Divorce looks good on them!" another added.
"Maybe they should just hang out and not get married or buy a house together?!" a fifth exclaimed. "Can't deny that chemistry!"
"They look happier now than when they were married!" another agreed.
"This couple is exhausting," a final fan wrote. Couldn't have said it better ourselves!
