Fans divided by Jennifer Lopez's bizarre response when speaking out on Ben Affleck divorce rumours for first time
Jennifer Lopez has certainly set the cat amongst the pigeons this week amid the promotion for her new movie Atlas - by addressing rumours of a supposed split from husband Ben Affleck.
The pair - who previously dated in the early noughties - delighted hoards of their fans by rekindling their romance.
They first parted ways in 2004, and J. Lo marrying Marc Anthony, who is the father of her two children, while Ben married actor Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children.
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It looked as though they'd finally achieved their 'happily ever after' going on to tie the knot in a gorgeous Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022.
Less than 24 months later, however, and there are rumours of trouble in paradise for newlyweds J. Lo, 54, and Ben, 51.
Despite the rumours floating around, the couple were pictured together in a car - but some people still aren't all that convinced.
On Tuesday (22 May), the singer attended the Mexican premiere for Atlas, the sci-fi action thriller dropping on Netflix tomorrow which she's stars in.
And people noticed that Ben was absent - following on from his absence at the Met Gala - where J Lo was a co-chairwoman.
During the press conference, a reporter soon asked her: "Is your divorce with Ben Affleck real? These rumours?
“What is the truth? Para le press le Mexicana [for the Mexican press], what is the truth of the situation?”
Her co-star, Simu Liu, leapt to her defence, saying: "Ok, we’re not doing that.
“Thank you so much guys, we really appreciate it. Thank you.”
The Hustlers star herself then leaned forward and chided: "You know better than that.”
Simu then said: "Don’t come in with that energy please."
He added: "If I could just end on one thing.
“Jen is a producer on this movie and the reason why I am here and why Sterling [K Brown] was in this beautiful movie is because Jen cares. And Jen cares about things like representation and diversity, and she’s a boss.”
People on social media are sharing their thoughts on the matter.
Many sided with the journalist on the matter, with one asking: "Okaaay but you put your whole love life out there, (private letters and all) in a movie! And you wanna shame someone for asking about it?"
While another chimed: "If truly nothing was wrong she would’ve just said 'we are fine.'"
Others, however, have seemingly taken the musician's side, with one penning: "She looks so hurt when asked that question. They should just leave her alone"
And someone else said: "Give her some space!!! She looks very uncomfortable with the question."
Topics: Sex and Relationships, Jennifer Lopez, Celebrity
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