Jennifer Lopez demonstrated grace and class when she was recently put in a very uncomfortable situation. During a press conference in Mexico City to promote her new Netflix film Atlas, the actress found herself facing an unexpected and personal question from a reporter.
A clip obtained by TMZ shows an unidentified reporter interrupting the proceedings to inquire about the rumors surrounding her marriage issues with Ben Affleck.
Shocked by the question, Lopez’s co-star, Simu Liu, immediately stepped in to address the situation. “Okay, we’re not doing that,” he firmly stated, defending Lopez and redirecting the focus back to the purpose of the press conference. However, Lopez, displaying her grace and composure, leaned in and looked directly at the reporter, responding, “You know better than that.”
Liu continued to support Lopez, emphasizing her role as a producer on the movie and highlighting her commitment to important issues like representation and diversity. “Jen cares about things like representation and diversity, and she’s a boss,” he stated.
Jennifer Lopez shuts down reporter who asked about Ben Affleck divorce rumors:
“You know better than that” pic.twitter.com/3Yb9LJWlsN
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 23, 2024
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“Bennifer”—first rekindled their romance back in 2021, after previously calling off their engagement nearly two decades earlier. However, they evenrually tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a second ceremony in Georgia a month later. While things appeared to be going great, recent reports indicate serious trouble in paradise.
Amidst the promotion of her new film, Atlas, sources claim Jennifer Lopez has been facing major challenges within her marriage to Ben Affleck. According to sources who spoke with PEOPLE, their relationship is currently going through a difficult phase, with the couple choosing to live apart recently.
Despite those reports, neither of them has personally spoken out to address these rumors. However, it’s clear that Lopez remains focused on her work and career.