Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Says Ben Affleck ‘Owes’ Her After Divorce Humiliation

Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Says Ben Affleck ‘Owes’ Her After Divorce Humiliation By Web Desk | October 4, 2025 LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar and actress Jennifer Lopez is said to be leaning on ex-husband Ben Affleck to support her bid for an Oscar, months after their high-profile divorce. According to insiders cited by Closer Magazine, Lopez believes Affleck “owes” her after what she describes as the public “humiliation” she suffered when their marriage collapsed earlier this year. The former couple officially finalized their divorce in January 2025, ending their two-year union. JLo’s Oscar Dream and Ben’s Reluctance The sources revealed that Lopez is determined to land a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which she stars in and which is being produced by Affleck and his longtime friend Matt Damon. “Winning an Oscar has always been Jennifer’s biggest dream,” the insider shared. “She feels that since this movie is Ben’s production, he should be fully behind her campaign. In her mind, he owes her this much after the way things ended between them.” Lopez reportedly believes Affleck’s public backing — through interviews, red-carpet appearances, and promotion — could boost her awards chances. “She was devastated by the divorce and thinks helping her achieve her Oscar goal would be a way for Ben to make amends,” the source added. Ben Affleck Reportedly Refuses to Play Along However, insiders claim Affleck isn’t on board with JLo’s plan. Known for his discomfort with Hollywood PR campaigns, the Gone Girl actor has reportedly refused to participate in joint appearances or publicity efforts related to the film. “Under normal circumstances, Ben might have supported a project like this,” the insider explained. “But after everything that happened, he wants nothing to do with coordinated PR or red carpets alongside Jennifer. He’s avoiding the situation entirely.” The insider went on to say, “People call it an Oscar campaign for a reason — it’s like politics in Hollywood. But Ben can’t stand that side of the business, and right now, he’s doing everything possible to steer clear of Jennifer.” Matt Damon Caught in the Middle Meanwhile, Matt Damon is said to be playing peacemaker between his two friends. “Matt is urging Ben to just play along for the sake of the film and their partnership,” said the source. “But Ben’s digging in his heels. He doesn’t want to be dragged into another media circus surrounding their breakup.” Reports suggest Affleck has been dodging Lopez’s calls and plans to stay out of the film’s publicity campaign, preferring to maintain a low profile amid the renewed media attention.

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