recently admitted she was hesitant to get back together with over the intense public pressure and media scrutiny they faced when they first dated in the early 2000s.
She almost even refused to collaborate with him, admitting their upcoming movie almost never happened.
J.Lo was asked why she chose to collaborate with Affleck two decades after they met on the set of (2002)The actress says that people around her warned her that it may not be a smart idea, given the publicity that would follow.
But Lopez says she had to trust herself.
Jennifer says that she still has “PTSD” from when they first started dating. Lopez and Affleck were set to walk down the aisle in 2003, only to call off the wedding days before, citing media pressure. The pair ended their relationship the following year, only to reconcile in 2021. They finally tied the knot with several ceremonies last year.
“But we’re older now. We’re wiser. We also know what’s important, what’s really important in life, and it’s not so much what other people think. It’s about being true to who you are,” Lopez continued.
While Lopez and Affleck are known for their starring roles on the big screen, their upcoming project differs to what they’ve done before.
Affleck was brought on to co-write Lopez’s new a movie dedicated to exploring the creation of her ninth studio album, which will released in February 2024.
Jennifer’s new album will serve as a sequel to her 2002 album and explains the title of her new feature film. Affleck is no stranger to writing in addition to acting and directing (though he’ll be behind-the-scenes for most of this film, as far as fans can tell), but a musical movie marks a new milestone in his career.
Affleck and Lopez’s decision to collaborate together on a new film , which have plagued the couple for most of the year. Ben’s close relationship to his ex-wife Jenifer Garner apparently caused issues in his marriage, especially when images of him getting close to Garner were published in the fall.
One report claimed following the controversial photos. Then came reports that the couple were facing financial strife after it was the bought last year, despite using cash at the time.
If one thing is for sure, Lopez and Affleck’s new project will only bring more attention to their high-profile relationship, but maybe it’ll be what quells the ongoing divorce rumors.
