Actor-Singer Jennifer Lopez Clamps Down on “Today” Show Interview Blip

October 6, 2025: Jennifer Lopez found herself firmly grabbing the mic during a recent appearance on NBC’s Today show, shutting down a question from interviewer Craig Melvin about her highly publicized divorce from Ben Affleck — literally. While promoting her new musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman, Lopez quickly interrupted the line of questioning, exclaiming, “Look at this guy!” when Melvin brought up her split from Affleck, who also serves as an executive producer on the project.

Unscripted Moment in the Spotlight

The exchange kicked off when Melvin attempted to connect Lopez’s personal life to her professional comeback. “In the middle of filming this elaborate, beautiful musical, your divorce was also finalized with Ben,” he began. Lopez abruptly cut him off, using humor to steer the segment back to her work. Even after Melvin clarified that her ex had production credits on the film, she remained composed, conceding, “He is… If it wasn’t for Ben, the movie wouldn’t have been made,” and added she’d always give him that credit.

Finding Strength Through Art

Stepping away from the divorce chatter, Lopez shared that working on Kiss of the Spider Woman gave her a creative outlet during one of her hardest periods. She described the project as a “dream come true,” emphasizing how themes of escapism and art helping people in dire moments reflected her own experience. The process, she said, “got me through a moment that was difficult in my personal life.”

Navigating Public Pain with Grace

Despite the attention surrounding her separation from Affleck, Lopez has made it clear she’s processing personal change through her art — not headlines. Even in the tense interview moment, she chose acknowledgment over bitterness, openness over confrontation. Her take: “Things happen, you have to keep going.”