In a candid conversation with GQ, Ben Affleck shared insights into his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez. He described the end of their marriage as an ordinary experience, stating, “people trying out their lives … in ways that we all sort of normally do.”

The Nature of Their Split

Affleck emphasized that there was no dramatic incident leading to their separation. He stated, “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue.” Instead, he explained, the reality of breakups often lacks sensationalism, noting that it was simply a matter of two individuals navigating their lives and relationships.

Contrasting Public Personas

Affleck also reflected on the differences between his and Lopez’s attitudes towards their public life. He mentioned that while Lopez was more open about sharing their experiences, particularly in the documentary Greatest Love Story Never Told, he preferred to maintain a level of privacy.

“My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers,” he remarked. This difference created challenges, as he expressed a desire to support Lopez while also reconciling their approaches to publicity.

Mutual Respect Post-Separation

Despite their divorce, Affleck made it clear that he retains a great deal of respect for Lopez, stating, “as long as my actual feelings and intentions and beliefs are communicated, which I hope I was clear that really [Lopez] is somebody I have a lot of respect for.” This underscores a perspective of amicability following their split.

Timeline of Their Relationship

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were married in 2022, celebrating two distinctive wedding ceremonies: one in Las Vegas and another at Affleck’s farm in Georgia. However, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, finalizing their separation by January of the following year.