Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s close friend, Jason Mewes, has expressed his shock at the divorce rumors surrounding the couple, stating that he would be surprised if they were to split up. Mewes and Affleck have been friends for over two decades after co-starring in films like “Dogma” and “Chasing Amy.” He attended Bennifer’s wedding in August 2022 and described their interactions during the ceremony as sincere and real, dismissing reports that they are living apart due to their busy work schedules with their children.
Following Lopez’s shut down of a reporter asking about the divorce rumors during a panel in Mexico City, a source exclusively told Page Six that Affleck has “come to his senses” about their marriage. The insider revealed that if there was a way to divorce based on temporary insanity, Affleck would do so, feeling like the last two years were a fever dream and realizing that the relationship is not going to work. Affleck had been reportedly house-hunting around the LA area and was seen without his wedding band, sparking speculation about the state of their marriage.
Lopez and Affleck first sparked split rumors when Lopez attended the 2024 Met Gala without Affleck, despite serving as one of the event’s co-chairs. Affleck reportedly began staying at a home in Brentwood, LA, just a short distance from their Beverly Hills mansion. He was also photographed leaving a restaurant in Santa Monica solo after Lopez attended the premiere of her film “Atlas,” with her co-star Simu Liu shutting down a reporter’s question about the divorce rumors. Despite the rumors, Mewes expressed faith in their relationship remaining intact.
The couple’s close friend, Jason Mewes, attended Bennifer’s wedding where he observed interactions between the two that he described as sincere and genuine, contradicting reports of them living separately. Mewes shared that he believed their busy careers and family commitments may be causing some strain in their relationship, but he remained hopeful that they would work through any issues. Following Lopez’s dismissive response to a reporter’s question about the divorce rumors, the source from Page Six revealed Affleck’s change of heart regarding their marriage and his realization that it may not be sustainable.
Despite the growing rumors and speculation about their marriage, Lopez and Affleck have not publicly addressed the issue, with Lopez shutting down questions during a film panel in Mexico City. The couple first sparked rumors of a split when Lopez attended an event without Affleck, leading to reports of him house-hunting in LA and being seen without his wedding ring. Their friend Mewes expressed surprise at the divorce rumors, citing the sincerity of their interactions at the wedding and suggesting that their career commitments and family responsibilities may be straining their relationship. With conflicting reports and statements from various sources, the fate of Bennifer’s relationship remains uncertain.
