Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Jennifer Lopez Says Affleck Split Fueled Growth, Credits Him for Making ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Happen

Her CBS Sunday Morning remarks set the tone for promotion of Kiss of the Spider Woman’s Oct. 10 U.S. release.

Overview

  • Lopez called separating from Ben Affleck “the best thing that happened to me,” saying it changed her and spurred needed personal growth.
  • She credited Affleck and his company Artists Equity with enabling the production, noting that she, Affleck and Matt Damon are executive producers.
  • Lopez described filming as a joy and a refuge, contrasting on‑set happiness with mounting struggles at home during the breakup.
  • She said she is not setting awards expectations for the role, citing lessons from the Hustlers season when heavy buzz did not lead to an Oscar nomination.
  • Court records cited in coverage show the divorce was finalized on January 6, 2025, with subsequent filings confirming restored single status weeks later.