Ben Affleck clarifies that his breakup with Jennifer Lopez was not a dramatic Hollywood spectacle.
In his latest GQ cover interview for April 2025, the Gone Girl star insisted there was no scandal or intrigue—just two people navigating life and relationships.
Affleck, 52, humorously downplayed the situation, stating that if people anticipated a juicy story, they would be thoroughly bored. He admitted that he and Lopez, 55, had different approaches to public life—he prefers privacy, while she embraces the spotlight.
Despite speculation, he dismissed the idea that Lopez’s documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, played a major role in their split. “You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship,” he said, adding that their breakup wasn’t about one big event but simply about two people figuring things out.
Affleck refused to paint their separation as dramatic, stating, “There is no ‘so-and-so did this’ moment. It’s just life. We all go through it.” He emphasized that he has nothing but respect for Lopez and that their split was not about blame but about personal growth.
The actor also spoke about co-parenting with ex-wife Jennifer Garner and his recent visit to the FBI, proving that life post-divorce remains busy—just not in the way tabloids might hope. Meanwhile, Lopez has embraced singlehood, recently telling Interview magazine that she is focused on flying solo and redefining her journey.
While their romance may have ended, Affleck and Lopez seem to be moving forward with grace, proving that not every celebrity breakup has to be a headline-worthy disaster.
