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Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on J.Lo Split: A Respectful End, No Scandal

In a candid conversation for GQ’s April 2025 cover story, Ben Affleck opened up about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, clarifying that it wasn’t the scandalous Hollywood drama that many had speculated. Instead, Affleck emphasized that their breakup was far less eventful, describing it as “about as exciting as watching paint dry.”

Addressing the public perception of their split for the first time, Affleck dismissed sensational narratives, particularly in relation to Lopez’s documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told. He stated that while he is “more reserved and private” than his ex-wife, he fully supported her project last year, acknowledging that he knew what he was getting into. “You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship,” Affleck said. “It’s not like you can watch that documentary and go, ‘Oh, now I understand the issues that these two had.’”

Affleck made it clear that there was no blame game, stressing that their breakup wasn’t the result of some explosive event. “I have nothing but respect [for her],” he said. “The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no: ‘This is what happened.’ It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”

The Gone Girl star also reinforced that their split contained “no scandal, no soap opera [and] no intrigue,” describing it as a normal chapter in life where people are simply trying to figure things out. He added, “It sounds more like a couple’s therapy session. … You start going, ‘OK, clearly this person has got these issues. Clearly, they have these issues.’”

Affleck chose not to delve into personal details, admitting that discussing the specifics would feel too raw and private.

While his relationship with Lopez may have ended, Affleck also discussed his life post-divorce, including co-parenting with ex-wife Jennifer Garner and even a recent visit to the FBI, proving that his life is still eventful—just not in the dramatic ways tabloids might wish.

Lopez, for her part, had addressed the breakup last October, embracing her single life with confidence. Reflecting on her journey, she posed a question to Interview magazine: “What can I f–king do when it’s just me flying on my own?”

Affleck’s words offer a refreshing perspective on celebrity breakups, focusing on respect and the mundane realities of navigating personal relationships in the public eye.

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