Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made headlines after reuniting on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of âKiss of the Spider Womanâ on Monday, Oct. 6. The former couple appeared side by side at the event, marking a rare public appearance together since their 2025 divorce.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Reunite on The Red Carpet
Slaven Vlasic/Getty ImagesLopez, 56, stars in the upcoming musical film, while Affleck, 53, served as an executive producer through his and Matt Damonâs company, Artist Equity. The two smiled and chatted on the red carpet as photographers captured the moment.
Before the film began, Lopez took the stage to introduce the project and express gratitude to her ex-husband, saying, âThank you so much, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Thank you, Ben, this movie wouldnât have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity.â
Lopez wore a sculptural gown from Harris Reedâs Spring 2026 collection, while Affleck kept his look classic in a dark tailored suit. Their appearance drew cheers from fans, as the pair posed together for photos before greeting attendees inside the theater.
Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Ben Affleckâs Support
During a recent interview on the âTodayâ show, Lopez reflected on Affleckâs key role in helping bring the project to life. âIf it wasnât for Ben, the movie wouldnât have gotten made,â she said. âAnd I will always give him that credit.â
The singer and actress also spoke candidly about how working on the musical helped her process their breakup. âThings happen, you have to keep going,â she said, referencing their split.
âItâs funny, the movie is about escapism. Itâs about how movies and art save us in the hardest times of our lives. Doing this project was such a dream come true for me that it really got me through to kind of survive a moment that was difficult in my personal life as well, â she continued.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck’s Relationship Timeline
Lopez and Affleck first met in 2002 while filming âGigliâ and quickly became one of Hollywoodâs most talked-about couples. After calling off their engagement in 2004, both moved on to other relationships and families. They rekindled their romance in 2021, eventually marrying in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia a month later.
In 2024, the couple separated again, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in February 2025, though they have remained on good terms, with Lopez publicly expressing admiration for Affleckâs professional dedication and creative vision.
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