Ben Affleck’s sobriety hangs by a thread as Jennifer Lopez’s lifestyle pushes him toward relapse

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The spotlight is once again on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, but this time it's not just about their high-profile relationship—it's about the 'Batman' alum's precarious sobriety.

As divorce rumors swirl, new details reveal that JLo's opulent lifestyle and decision to launch the Delola cocktail line may be pushing the filmmaker's hard-earned sobriety to the brink.

Ben Affleck’s sobriety struggles drive split

Ben Affleck's decision to seek a split from Jennifer Lopez is fueled by his ongoing battle with addiction, according to Hollywood insiders.

Sources claim that the 'Ain't Your Mama' songstress' lavish lifestyle, filled with constant temptation, has become a serious "risk" factor for Affleck, who has been fighting alcoholism since the late 2010s, along with multiple stints in rehab. The pressure of maintaining his sobriety amid such excess has reportedly become overwhelming.

"The marriage was incredibly overwhelming, JLo lives a very glam lifestyle, and he was often faced with temptation," a source revealed. The three times Golden Globes winner was "risking his sobriety in that environment" and needed to separate to "avoid his worst nightmare—a relapse."

Though neither Affleck nor Jennifer has officially filed for divorce, persistent rumors of their split have been making headlines for months. The couple's rare public appearances and the recent listing of their $68 million Los Angeles mansion hint at an impending separation.

Ben Affleck delays divorce to protect Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's tumultuous relationship has been a rollercoaster. From their initial romance in the early 2000s to their subsequent marriages to Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony, respectively, their paths crossed again in 2021.

They married in a whirlwind ceremony in Las Vegas in 2022, but sources suggest that the past two years have felt like a "fever dream" for Affleck—a nightmare he's now waking up from. Despite the brewing divorce, the pair remain professionally intertwined.

Another source revealed that the 'Gone Girl' star has hesitated to finalize the divorce to "protect" 'On the Floor' songstress. "He's humiliated her because she made a big deal that he's the love of her life. They just had two weddings two years ago. This is some kind of a record; they're not young kids," claimed the source.

JLo’s upcoming film, 'Unstoppable,' set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, was produced by Affleck's company, Artists Equity. Nevertheless, tension is compounded by the involvement of their children and the lingering disapproval from Jennifer's inner circle and Affleck's ex-wife, Garner, both playing roles in the ongoing drama.

"There are five kids involved in this," the source added. "She knew they were going to blend families. She has not fully accepted it is over." Affleck co-parents, Violet Affleck, 18, Fin (formerly Seraphina), 15, and Samuel, 12, with his ex-wife. Jennifer has twins, Emme and Max, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony​.