Amidst his ongoing divorce proceedings, Ben Affleck praised his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez for her performance in her upcoming film ‘Unstoppable’. Lopez responded to this and credited the entire cast for giving their best in the film, reports E! news. (Also Read: Jennifer Lopez ‘shouldn’t be trusted’, Elon Musk makes bizarre claim about P Diddy and the singer)
The actor recently praised his ex-wife for her performance in the upcoming film Unstoppable and described her acting as “brilliant”. To which Lopez responded, “I would describe all the cast and everyone behind the scenes as brilliant and wonderful.”
Affleck, the film’s co-producer, discussed the film’s success and his respect for Lopez’s work during a recent interview. According to E! News, the actor and producer talked about the importance of passion in filmmaking, noting how the dedication of the cast and crew is what made Unstoppable stand out.
Affleck explained, “Unstoppable is a very different movie than this, but in a way it’s rooted in the passion of this really talented cast.” He highlighted the commitment of the film’s cast, which includes Lopez, Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, and Bobby Cannavale, all of whom, he said, were deeply invested in the film’s story.
Affleck, who is also promoting his film, Small Things Like These, said he and his producing partner Matt Damon share a strong belief in the power of storytelling and the importance of an actor’s connection with the material. According to E!, he commented, “We really believe in the power of storytelling when the people involved are deeply connected to the story.” news.
When asked about Lopez’s role in Unstoppable, Affleck didn’t hold back in praising her. “Jennifer is fantastic,” he said, emphasizing that her performance as well as the contributions of her co-stars helped bring the film to life. According to E!, he concluded, “We trusted the right people and Unstoppable is another example of that.” news.
Affleck’s words reflect a shared professional commitment to support his project, despite the former couple’s ongoing divorce.
At the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, director William Goldenberg said that despite the ongoing divorce, there was no tension or awkwardness on the set. “It’s always been about the film, and that’s his personal business,” he said, insisting that the focus will remain on the work at hand, reports E! news.
While Affleck has yet to publicly discuss the details of his divorce, his positive comments come shortly after Jennifer Lopez opened up about their breakup in an interview for the magazine, according to E! news.
Lopez recently shared her thoughts on self-growth and independence after the end of her marriage. “If you want something that’s more perfect, you have to be perfect,” she explained, “Being in a relationship doesn’t define me. I can’t look for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself.” “
Jennifer Lopez, 55, has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, 52, after two years of marriage. The filing, submitted on August 20, 2024, lists April 26 as the separation date. There is no prenuptial agreement. Lopez is handling the legal process herself, giving priority to her children. The couple rekindled their romance in 2021.
