Ben Affleck installed 'filter' on phone in drastic step to keep Jennifer Lopez out of his mind: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Affleck has reportedly taken major steps to distance himself from his ongoing divorce proceedings with Jennifer Lopez, including installing a filter on his phone to block out any news about his ex-wife.
As per the sources close to the actor, the Academy Award-winner is doing everything he can to avoid reminders of his past relationship, as he and Lopez continue to navigate their separation.
Ben Affleck installs 'JLo filter' on his phone to block out news amid divorce
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who began dating in 2002 and rekindled their romance in the 2020s, married in July 2022. Their marriage ended two years later when they filed for divorce in August 2024.
Reports claim that Affleck has installed a "JLo filter" on his phone, which blocks any Lopez-related content from appearing in his internet browser.
“Ben doesn’t look at the internet – especially anything about his divorce from JLo,” an alleged inside source informed the Daily Mail. “He avoids social media and does not click on anything to do with her. In fact, he has a JLo filter on his phone so that the browser doesn’t allow anything that contains her name in it.”
Explaining further, the insider added, "Ben has not said one word about her or their split and he doesn't want to know what she is saying about him."
Despite their separation, Affleck is still dedicated to promoting his latest film, 'Unstoppable', in which Lopez plays the lead role. Released on December 6, the film chronicles the inspiring journey of Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestler who achieved NCAA championship success.
Ben Affleck praises Jennifer Lopez’s performance in 'Unstoppable' despite ongoing divorce
Ben Affleck, who also served as a producer, complimented Jennifer Lopez's performance in an interview, describing it as "spectacular."
"Ben wants Unstoppable to be a major hit, and for JLo to receive as many accolades as she deserves for it," a source stated that time. "Ben doesn't want their relationship ruining any buzz for the movie and her performance. He wants it to stand on its own."
The insider went on to reveal, "He knows that he is going to be asked about Jen during media appearances. He is adamant about keeping it very civil. He truly believes she killed it. Ben is a filmmaker, and an Oscar winner himself, he knows what works, and he always thought JLo would be incredible."
The couple, who has filed for divorce, is set to promote their second film together, 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', which will have its world premiere at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival early next year.
