What did Ben Affleck say about Jennifer Lopez as the two made a surprise appearance together? Details explored

During the red-carpet premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman in New York City, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez stole the spotlight with their warm and cordial reunion.

The former couple, who finalized their divorce in January 2025, were all smiles as they posed together on the red carpet. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the 53-year-old actor had nothing but praise for Lopez, who portrays the character of Ingrid Luna in the musical drama.

“It’s an honor to be here. This movie is exquisite. Jennifer, you’re incredible. Bill, you did an amazing job. [Tonatiuh], you’re phenomenal. Welcome to a lifelong stardom. Enjoy it. There’s ups and downs, but here you are. It’s really, truly a thrill and honor, and I’m just proud of this movie. Thank you for letting me be part of it.”

Kiss of the Spider Woman hits the theatres on October 10, 2025. It follows the story of Valentín and Molina as they form an intimate bond locked up in an Argentine prison during the country’s military dictatorship.

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Ben Affleck shares his views on Kiss of the Spider Woman

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez stunned the crowd when they surprisingly made an appearance at the red-carpet premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed by Bill Condon. Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company, Artists Equity, co-produced the film.

When The Accountant was spotted in New York City on October 6, 2025, attending the event, he shared his views on the film. He said:

“My goal was to empower great artists and tell moving stories and great opportunities for these kinds of great stories to be told and to work with the best directors in the world and the best material. In this movie, we did all that and it’s an honor to be here.”

According to a report in People magazine, Ben Affleck admired Lopez’ work in Kiss of the Spider Woman during an interview with Extra. He said:

“She’s amazing in the movie,” he said. “I just can’t wait for you, the audience, to see the movie. I’m as proud of this movie as any that I’ve ever been involved with. I’m really excited to be here tonight.”

Ben Affleck continued to praise his ex-wife and told the outlet:

“She worked enormously hard. You get to see like all of her many gifts, she’s somebody that grew up watching, you know, classic musicals.”

Lopez also credited her former husband, saying that it was a role that she was “born to play,” and Ben Affleck helped her to make it happen.

Although the former couple separated in August 2024 after Jennifer Lopez filed for the divorce, they continued to work professionally. Their relationship is marked by ups and downs.

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Lopez and Affleck met for the first time in 2002. After they decided to get engaged that year, the couple split in 2004. They moved on in their lives with their respective partners in the following years.

However, in April 2021, they rekindled their relationship and married for the second time in July 2022.

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