Jennifer Lopez refuses to let speculation play her for a fool. That’s why she had no problem shutting down a question about the breakup rumors surrounding herself and husband Ben Affleck. During a recent press conference for her new Netflix movie Atlas, J.Lo was asked point blank by a reporter to address her “situation” with the Oscar winner.
Her answer? After briefly laughing it off, the multi-hyphenate put up a serious front, leaned in and—as seen in footage captured by El Gordo y la Flaca—jokingly told the interviewer, “You know better than that.”
One of her fellow panelists also scolded the question, saying into the mic, “C’mon, don’t come in here with that.”
But that’s not to say Jennifer is refusing to talk about Ben. In fact, she did a quick mention of the Justice League star—who she married in Las Vegas in July 2022, before saying “I do” again a month later in Georgia—during her May 20 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
While sharing the story of how she met Barbra Streisand, Jennifer recalled the EGOT winner raving over the engagement ring Ben had given her, saying, “‘So that’s a big diamond.’”
“It was so surreal,” Jennifer recounted of the encounter, “but I was just so taken by her.”
The “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer also cheekily referenced her marriage to Ben when talking about her 16-year-old twins Max and Emme, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. After explaining to host Jimmy Kimmel that her kids find it “awkward” to watch her perform in racy costumes, she quipped, “I do do sexy things at home sometimes, but they don’t know that.”
For what it’s worth, Ben—who shares children Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15 and Samuel, 12 with ex-wife Jennifer Garner—has not publicly addressed the divorce rumors. However, he was spotted with his wedding ring on during a May 19 outing with the “Jenny From the Block” artist, while she wore her platinum band to the Los Angeles premiere of Atlas on May 20.
For a closer look at J.Lo and Ben’s self-described “Greatest Love Story Never Told,” keep reading.
The two are spotted in the city.© Mel Bouzad/Getty Images
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
The two film the movie in New York City.
Is there anything more ’00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL ??© James Devaney/WireImage
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan .
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil , starring Ben as the superhero.©
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil , starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner .© Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben’s favorite.© Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
The two end their engagement.© Steve Granitz/WireImage
They’re baaaack . On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel .© Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
There’s no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!© FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.© Robert Kamau/GC Images
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.© Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.© Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.© Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
