In a recent interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” Ben Affleck offered unexpected praise for Jennifer Lopez’s performance in their upcoming film “Unstoppable,” despite their ongoing divorce proceedings.
The 52-year-old actor-director, who serves as producer on the sports drama through his Artists Equity production company, said “Jennifer is spectacular,” while promoting another project alongside Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy.
“Unstoppable is a very different movie than this but in a way it’s similarly rooted in the passion of really talented artists,” Affleck said. “Goldenberg and Jennifer and Don Cheadle and Jharrel, and Bobby Cannavale – all were really passionate about this film.”
The film, directed by William Goldenberg, features Lopez as Judy Robles, mother to Arizona State University wrestler Anthony Robles, portrayed by Jharrel Jerome. The true story follows Anthony’s journey as a champion athlete born with one leg.
When asked about Affleck’s comments, Lopez responded diplomatically, crediting the entire cast and crew for their work on the film.
The professional interaction comes amid their divorce proceedings, which began when Lopez, 55, filed papers in August 2024, exactly two years after their wedding celebration at Affleck’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia. The couple had originally exchanged vows at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
Their relationship history spans over two decades, beginning when they met on the set of “Gigli” in 2001. The couple’s first engagement in 2002 ended in 2004, followed by separate marriages – Affleck to Jennifer Garner and Lopez to Marc Anthony. They rekindled their romance in April 2021 after Lopez’s separation from Alex Rodriguez.
Despite the divorce proceedings, the former couple maintains professional ties through “Unstoppable,” which is set for theatrical release on December 6. The film represents a collaboration through Artists Equity, the production company Affleck founded with longtime friend Matt Damon.
The former couple shares a blended family. Lopez is mother to 16-year-old twins Max and Emme from her marriage to Marc Anthony, while Affleck has three children with Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.