Ben Affleck continues to hold Jennifer Lopez in high regard, even after their separation. The 52-year-old director of “Argo” recently commended his soon-to-be ex-wife while talking about her role in their forthcoming film “Unstoppable.” Affleck, along with Matt Damon, who co-produced “Unstoppable” through their production company, Artists Equity, and Cillian Murphy, participated in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Sunday to discuss their movie “Small Things Like These.” During the interview, Affleck was asked about “Unstoppable,” which features Lopez, 55, as the mother of a one-legged athlete.
“Unstoppable is a very different movie than this, but in a way it’s similarly rooted in the passion of really talented artists,” Affleck remarked. “Billy Goldenberg and Jennifer and Don Cheadle and Jharrel … All of them were really passionate about this film.” He further added, “We really believe in the power of storytelling when the people involved in it are deeply emotionally connected to the story.” Affleck also mentioned that “Jennifer is spectacular” in “Unstoppable,” noting, “It’s another one that we’re really, really proud of. We believed in the right people, and ‘Unstoppable’ is another example of that.”
Affleck and Lopez were married for two years before Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, coinciding with the anniversary of their second wedding ceremony. Lopez listed their date of separation as April 26. On that day, the singer was hard at work in New York filming another movie she’s co-producing with Affleck, “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” The exes had completed filming on “Unstoppable” three months prior.
While still married to Lopez, Affleck had expressed his enjoyment of working with his then-wife on the film. “What fun, what a joy to do something with her, see her be great, go to work with your wife, go to work with your best friend,” he told CBS Sunday Mornings in March 2023.
Adapted from a 1993 Broadway musical, which itself was an adaptation of a novel, “Unstoppable” tells the true story of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and went on to win a national championship in college wrestling in 2011. Lopez plays Robles’ mother. The film’s cast also includes Jharrel Jerome (as Robles), Bobby Cannavale, Don Cheadle, and Michael Peña, with William Goldenberg directing. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, just over two weeks after Lopez filed for divorce. Lopez attended the premiere, while Affleck did not. During the afterparty, Lopez and Damon were seen mingling and holding hands during “a long, deep conversation.” An insider revealed that Lopez is “very close” with Damon, 54, despite her split from Affleck. Lopez and Affleck have yet to finalize their divorce, and they allegedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Lopez did not request spousal support and asked the judge to deny Affleck’s support. They put their $68 million marital mansion in Beverly Hills on the market in July, but it has yet to sell. “Unstoppable” is set to hit theaters on December 6.
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