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Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Ben Affleck Question on ‘Today’ After Divorce

Jennifer Lopez credits the musical film for helping her cope with her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the project, as they maintain amicable relations post-split.

  • On Monday, October 6, Jennifer Lopez deflected a question about her divorce during a Today interview while promoting Kiss of the Spider Woman with host Craig Melvin.
  • Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on Aug. 20, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences, and their separation was finalized in January 2025 about 20 weeks later.
  • Affleck served as an executive producer and helped finance the project via Artists Equity, and Lopez credited him, saying the movie 'wouldn't have gotten made' without his involvement.
  • For Lopez, the role provided a way to 'survive' a difficult time, and Kiss of the Spider Woman is courting Oscar buzz as it opens in US theatres on Friday.
  • Sources say the pair have remained friendly and will stay in each other's lives to support their children, marking a second recent collaboration after Unstoppable.
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Amid the promotion of the film Kiss of the Spider Woman, JLo was questioned about her separation from the actor, who was the producer of the film

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