'He's getting slammed': Ben Affleck reportedly upset with Jennifer Lopez for pressing him to get Botox
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amid accusations of ongoing marital issues, Ben Affleck appears to have another grievance with his wife Jennifer Lopez, which has backfired amongst his fans.
According to sources, Affleck claimed he felt pressed by Lopez, 54, to get facial treatments done, sparking Botox and surgery rumors.
Several fans expressed their disbelief at Affleck's appearance at the recent Netflix roast of Tom Brady on social media, claiming the actor appeared to have overdone the Botox and fillers.
Ben Affleck reportedly venting on JLo due to the heat from criticism
Ben Affleck was among the several celebrities who ridiculed the former NFL quarterback Tom Brady on Sunday, May 5, at the 'The Greatest Roast of All Time' live Netflix special.
Although the 51-year-old actor's thoughtless mockery of his close friend did not go over well with the public, he was also the subject of another online rumor.
Several individuals questioned Affleck's facial characteristics and speculated that he might have had a facelift when he made an unexpected appearance during the Netflix event.
However, close sources refuted the allegations, claiming Affleck only had his face shaved and had a few Botox shots. "He had Botox – everyone gets it before events. He has not had filler and definitely no surgery," an insider revealed to Daily Mail.
A different source revealed to InTouch Weekly that the 'Batman' alum, however, is becoming irritated and is reportedly venting his resentment at Lopez for pushing him to get cosmetic surgery in the first place, per The Things.
The insider clarified, "Ben's comedy roast of Tom Brady seems to have backfired."
"He was coming for the public’s negative social media comments towards Tom but ended up igniting a firestorm about his own appearance. He’s furious because he’s getting slammed for fillers and Botox that Jen pushed him to get," the insider added.
They added, "Ben’s upset with Jen because if it wasn't for her he would never get work done, but she’s convinced him that everybody in Hollywood does a little facial maintenance, including his good friends, like Matt Damon."
As the insider continued, "[Ben] takes responsibility for agreeing to certain procedures, but from now on he says he wants to age gracefully," it was implied that Affleck was done seeking outside assistance to stay young.
However, the insider claimed that Lopez "doesn't agree" with Affleck's viewpoint, so this might not be sitting well with Lopez. They went on, "She says he looks great, but that’s where they’re at."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship has been rocky for months
For months, there have been rumors circulating that Lopez and Affleck are not getting along. According to a recent report, Affleck has reportedly been comforting his ex-wife Jennifer Garner since her father passed away.
"He has been checking in on her and making sure she knows he is there for her since her dad's passing. It was the kids' grandfather and Ben and him always got along. He considered him family and always will," a source told Entertainment Tonight.
It might be causing more stress in their marriage, given reports that Lopez has an issue with Affleck's continued closeness to his ex (one rumor stated Garner was the reason Lopez insisted on the couple's counseling).
The 'Elektra' actress has been covertly dating John Miller since 2018. Meanwhile, Affleck and Lopez reignited their romance in 2021 and tied the knot on July 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, three months after being engaged.
