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Jennifer Lopez Calls Ben Affleck Divorce “The Best Thing That Ever Happened” in New Interview

She says the split spurred personal growth as she promotes Kiss of the Spider Woman, financed by Affleck’s Artists Equity and opening Oct. 10.

Overview

  • Lopez made the remarks on the Sept. 28 edition of CBS News Sunday Morning while discussing her new movie musical.
  • She described 2024 filming as a refuge during a difficult period, saying she felt joyful on set but found home life “not great.”
  • Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, and the case was finalized in January 2025 after a private settlement.
  • Affleck is an executive producer on Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Lopez said the film would not have been made without him and Artists Equity.
  • Lopez says she is now more self-aware and in a good place, and Affleck has previously said there was no scandal behind their split.