Following their divorce finalization in January, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have taken noticeably different approaches to public life. Lopez has embraced the spotlight, captivating audiences with her recent film appearances. She stunned at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," wearing a striking sheer gown adorned with a sparkling spiderweb design, perfectly complementing the film's theme. The movie, adapted from a musical based on the novel, features Lopez as a captivating movie star whose stories provide solace to an imprisoned Argentine revolutionary.
Meanwhile, Affleck has largely remained out of public view until a recent surprise appearance at a Netflix event in Los Angeles. He was there to support "RIP," a film from his production company, Artists Equity, which he co-founded with Matt Damon. Affleck emphasized the importance of this project for their company, highlighting their collaboration with Netflix. This appearance marked a departure from his recent low profile, with his previous public sighting being at a Los Angeles Lakers game in November.
Experts have weighed in on the contrasting approaches of the former couple. Some suggest that Affleck’s absence from recent promotional events for projects he produced, starring Lopez, is a strategic move to avoid personal life questions overshadowing the films. Others note that Lopez, as a female star, may face greater pressure to maintain a public presence in Hollywood. The couple also collaborated on "Unstoppable," a wrestling drama, with Lopez in the lead role and Affleck as producer. Lopez attended the promotional events solo.
Further insight into their differing perspectives on public image emerged during the documentary "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," which chronicled Lopez's album inspired by Affleck's love letters. Affleck expressed some reservation about publicizing private aspects of their relationship, while Lopez seemed more comfortable sharing their story. She later spoke candidly about the impact of their divorce, describing it as a pivotal moment in her life. During the promotion of "Unstoppable," Lopez connected with her character's experiences in a toxic relationship, adding another layer to her public reflections on personal matters.
