Ben Affleck calls Jennifer Lopez 'spectacular' as he attends 'The Accountant 2' premiere with children

Ben Affleck revealed that both his and Jennifer Lopez's children had attended the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie, 'The Accountant 2'
PUBLISHED APR 18, 2025
At the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Accountant 2', Ben Affleck shared rare and heartfelt comments about his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)
At the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Accountant 2', Ben Affleck shared rare and heartfelt comments about his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck made it clear that there’s no tension between him and his former partner Jennifer Lopez.

The actor spoke warmly about Lopez while attending the premiere of 'The Accountant 2'.



 

Ben Affleck says Jennifer Lopez is 'spectacular' and 'great to my kids'

Ben Affleck addressed recent rumors, telling Entertainment Tonight that Jennifer Lopez has a strong bond with his family.

“For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, great to my kids, great ongoing relationship with them,” he said.

He went on to speak about Lopez’s children and their bond.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Producer Ben Affleck seen at the Amazon MGM Studios
Producer Ben Affleck seen at the Amazon MGM Studios 'The Accountant 2' Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 16, 2025, in Hollywood, California (Eric Charbonneau/Amazon MGM Studios via Getty Images)

“I love her kids. They’re wonderful. She’s [an] enormously important, tremendous person of a lot of integrity who I adore and am grateful to,” the 'Deep Water' actor gushed. 

Ben Affleck brings Jennifer Lopez's twins to premiere along with his children

Ben Affleck shared that both Jennifer Lopez’s and his children, 17-year-old twins Max and Emme, joined him for the film's big night. 

“It’s a great night. The kids are here, Jen’s kids are here. I’m very, very excited,” Affleck said.

“I’m proud of the movie, I love the movie and I love when all the kids come out. It’s really fun, it’s exciting," he continued.

Jennifer Lopez attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

He also noted that he doesn't listen to the online chatter and that he perpetuates the idea that people want to "find something" about him and Lopez, specifically, "negative."

He also spoke about how much it meant to share the moment with their blended families.

“I’m thrilled that the kids are here with me. The relationships that you can have with children like that, it’s the joy of my life. And those kids are amazing, and I’m glad that this is a movie they want to come to,” Affleck added.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck focus on work after ending their marriage

Jennifer Lopez has been busy with her projects, including filming 'Office Romance' in Brooklyn. She is set to perform at a Pride concert in June and will be on tour this summer.

The Bronx native finalized her divorce from Affleck four months ago and is currently not in a relationship.

According to a Daily Mail source, “They are both sad that the marriage did not work out.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend Amazon Studios' World Premiere Of
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend Amazon Studios' World Premiere of 'AIR' at Regency Village Theatre on March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

“Instead of crying over it, however, they are working their hearts out. They love being busy with solid projects,” the source shared.

The motivation for both of them is clear: “They want more successes, more hit films, more awards.”

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