Ben Affleck Opens Up About Divorce from Jennifer Lopez: Emphasizes Different ‘Temperaments’ and Absence of Scandal

March 25, 2025: In a recent interview with GQ magazine, actor and director Ben Affleck discussed his 2024 divorce from singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, highlighting their differing approaches to public life and clarifying that their separation was free from scandal.​

Differing Temperaments

Affleck, 52, acknowledged that while Lopez, 55, adeptly navigates the public eye, he prefers a more reserved and private approach. He noted, “There are a lot of people who I think have handled celebrity more adeptly and more adroitly than I have, Jennifer among them. My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers.” He emphasized that such differences are common in relationships and were not the cause of any major issues between them.

Clarifying the Nature of Their Split

Addressing public speculation, Affleck stressed that their breakup lacked any dramatic events or scandals. He stated, “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue.” He described their separation as a mutual decision between two individuals navigating their lives and relationships, similar to many others. ​

Participation in Lopez’s Documentary

Affleck also discussed his involvement in Lopez’s 2024 documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” which chronicled their marriage. He saw his participation as an opportunity to provide an honest perspective on their relationship, despite their different attitudes toward public exposure. He remarked, “Part of it was, ‘Okay, if I’m going to … .'” ​

Lopez’s Perspective

Jennifer Lopez addressed the divorce in an October 2024 interview with Interview Magazine, expressing that while the separation was challenging, it was ultimately necessary. She conveyed excitement about focusing on herself and embracing singlehood. ​

Both Affleck and Lopez have approached their split with maturity and mutual respect, emphasizing that their separation was a natural progression rather than the result of any scandalous events.