<p id=”par-1_84″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/jennifer-lopez/?swcfpc=1″>Jennifer Lopez</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/ben-affleck/?swcfpc=1″>Ben Affleck</a> seemed like they finally found lasting love when they tied the knot in 2022. Unfortunately, they decided to go their separate ways just two years later. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/jennifer-lopezs-friends-family-noticed-major-shift-month-filing-divorce.html/”>Lopez served Affleck divorce papers</a> in the summer of 2024, and by early 2025, they were officially split. While Affleck never talked badly about Lopez in the past, he opened up about the split in March 2025. Here’s what a source said about the actor finally discussing the situation that had everyone talking.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-ben-affleck-allegedly-felt-sick-of-jennifer-lopez-s-victim-narrative-surrounding-their-divorce”>Ben Affleck allegedly felt sick of Jennifer Lopez’s ‘victim’ narrative surrounding their divorce</h2>
<p id=”par-2_43″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/ben-affleck-subtly-shut-down-jennifer-garner-romance-rumors-nothing-newsworthy.html/”>Ben Affleck isn’t one to talk to the press</a> about his relationships. However, he finally opened up about his <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-split-whole-world-exploded.html/”>divorce from Jennifer Lopez</a>. In March 2025, he spoke to <a href=”https://www.gq.com/story/inside-ben-afflecks-plan-to-remake-hollywood” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>GQ</a> about his “drama-free” life and great relationship with his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.</p>
<p id=”par-3_82″>“My life is actually pretty drama-free,” Affleck said. “And so even if I have the same events that people have—I’m sure in your mind you’re thinking, Oh, well, you just got divorced. That’s not drama-free. And I understand that instinct, but all of this is pretty adult, and for all the sensational stuff that gets written, if somebody sat down and talked to me about it, and I said, ‘Well, this is really the experience,’ their eyes would glaze over with boredom.”</p>
<p id=”par-4_23″>An insider told <a href=”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14540207/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-broke-silence-divorce-split-comeback-reason.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>DailyMail.com</a> that Affleck finally opened up about him and Lopez because he’s “so over” the narrative that Lopez was victimized.</p>
<p id=”par-5_67″><span style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.16px; white-space-collapse: collapse;”>“He is so over this divorce and the narrative that he was grumpy and that Jen was a victim</span>,” a source told the publication. “It has been a year since he left, and he is hoping that speaking up will stop the constant questions. He is ready to focus on what actually matters to him. His career and his family. This gave Ben closure, which is what he needed.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_49″>The source added that Affleck didn’t plan to ever discuss his divorce “because it is a private matter, and he respects Jen.” However, after she opened up about him to Interview Magazine, “he decided it was time to say what he had to say in the nicest way possible.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-ben-affleck-is-done-talking-about-j-lo-another-source-says”>Ben Affleck is ‘done talking’ about J.Lo, another source says</h2>
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<p id=”par-7_18″>Now that Ben Affleck opened up about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, he’s allegedly “done talking” about it.</p>
<p id=”par-8_51″>“Ben’s doing well,” an insider told <a href=”https://people.com/ben-affleck-done-talking-about-jennifer-lopez-source-exclusive-11705368″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>. “The GQ story was kind of all about clearing the air one last time. He’s done talking about J.Lo. He’s not proud that their marriage didn’t work out. He didn’t want to hurt her. But now he wants to just focus on his kids and work.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_52″>Affleck fans hoping for relationship news will likely feel disappointed. While he may date in the future, he’s reportedly focusing on his upcoming films with his company, Artists Equity. <em>Kiss of the Spider Woman</em>, a movie-musical produced by the company, stars Jennifer Lopez and will likely release in the fall of 2025.</p>
<p id=”par-10_8″>“He thrives when he’s busy,” the source explained.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-jennifer-lopez-reportedly-isn-t-dating-several-months-after-divorce”>Jennifer Lopez reportedly isn’t dating several months after divorce</h2>
<p id=”par-11_43″>Jennifer Lopez made it clear that she hasn’t given up on love. However, she’s prioritizing herself, her career, and her kids post-Ben Affleck. A source told <a href=”https://people.com/jennifer-lopez-not-dating-ben-affleck-divorce-exclusive-source-11705395″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a> that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/jennifer-lopez-dressing-possibly-attract-new-lover-entertainment-functions-source-says.html/”>Lopez is “focused on work and is not dating”</a> several months after finalizing her split.</p>
<p id=”par-12_7″>“She’s happy as it is,” they claimed.</p>
<p id=”par-13_26″>“Life goes on, and if anyone can move forward and be positive about it, it’s Jennifer,” the insider continued. “She sees everything as a lesson.” </p>
<p id=”par-14_34″>While Lopez felt “hurt” by her and Affleck’s “sudden separation” and wished Affleck would’ve wanted to work on their marriage, she’s ready to move forward. “She really wanted it to work out,” they added.</p>
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