Lip reader reveals Ben Affleck's red-carpet whisper to Jennifer Lopez that made her smile

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the internet into a frenzy on Monday night, October 6, as they reunited on the red carpet in New York to promote their new film, 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'.

The former couple, appearing together for the first time since finalizing their divorce earlier this year, shared several intimate moments that didn’t go unnoticed.

With Affleck’s hand resting on Lopez’s lower back and quiet whispers exchanged between them, fans and media alike are asking: What really happened during that close interaction? A lip reader has now weighed in on it. 

Lip reader decodes Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s red carpet chat

A lip reader, Nicola Hickling, revealed to the Daily Mail what Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez may have said to each other during their red carpet appearance.

According to her, 53-year-old Affleck playfully teased Lopez about her bold outfit, saying something like, “I hate the black plastic part on there.”

It came across more like a light-hearted joke from a close friend than serious criticism.

Lopez, 56, reportedly replied, “I told you earlier I was wearing this,” standing her ground with a smile.

Affleck also seemed to joke about his dislike of being in the spotlight, leaning in and saying, “They’ll keep going, I’m done,” referring to the photographers.

Even though they looked affectionate, a source reported that the two aren’t getting back together.

“Ben and Jen are the definition of can't live with them, can't live without them,” the insider said. “They love each other, there is a bond between them, and they will undoubtedly be in each other's lives forever.”

Ben Affleck hails ex Jennifer Lopez’s performance in the film

A source said that 'Kiss of a Spider Woman' was a major project for Ben Affleck and his longtime producing partner Matt Damon. They described the film as a “huge investment.”

The insider added that Affleck is well aware of the influence his words carry, especially when it comes to his ex-wife, Lopez.

“[Ben] also knows how much weight his comments have, and if Ben says his ex-wife is good, she must be good, and people will watch the film,” they explained. “This is the first and only thing he has said about her since their split and it is all he will say.”

True to that approach, Affleck kept things professional but supportive during the recent press tour.

On the red carpet, he praised Lopez’s performance in the film, telling Extra, “She’s amazing in the movie.” He added that she was “born to play” the lead role.

“It was obvious to me very early on in Jennifer’s involvement in this that she was gonna die or be great,” Affleck said.

He added, “You know, she just was gonna give it her all, and she did. She worked enormously hard.”

The 'Good Will Hunting' actor went on to highlight Lopez’s wide-ranging talents, saying, “She really does it all in this movie — the acting and the singing and the dancing - and kind of embodies the whole spirit of it. She's fabulous, although that shouldn't be any surprise to anyone.”

Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez renewing their romance?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's cozy red carpet appearance quickly stirred up buzz online, with fans wondering if the former couple might be getting back together.

Could this be the start of a renewed romance? According to insiders, not quite.

One source explained, "They want the best for each other, and with this movie, it benefits them both for it to do well, so they aren't going to provide any unneeded drama to the situation when they are seen together."

The tipster added that while they may appear close in public, it doesn't mean anything romantic is happening behind the scenes.

"Romance is not on the horizon for them by any means, but they will be respectful and friends from this point forward," they clarified.