Ben Affleck decided to speak publicly about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez because he was “fed up” with the narrative that he was the bad guy and she was a “victim” of …See More

Ben Affleck decided to speak publicly about his divorce from Jennifer Lopez because he was “fed up” with the narrative that he was the bad guy and she was a “victim” of …See More

Ben Affleck has long been known for keeping his personal life out of the public eye, despite navigating through two highly publicized divorces. But the 52-year-old actor has now broken his silence on his split from Jennifer Lopez, surprising fans with a candid discussion during a recent interview with British GQ.

According to sources close to Affleck, the decision to speak out was motivated by his frustration over the narrative painting him as the villain while portraying Lopez as a helpless victim. The Batman star reportedly felt it was time to share his perspective and finally gain the closure he needed.
He is so over this divorce and the narrative that he was grumpy and that Jen was a victim,” a source told DailyMail.com.

“It has been a year since he left, and he is hoping that speaking up will stop the constant questions. He is ready to focus on what actually matters to him-his career and his family. This gave Ben closure, which is what he needed.”

Why Ben Affleck Spoke Out
Affleck, who has often been labeled as reserved and private, admitted that he had no intention of addressing their divorce publicly. However, comments made by Lopez in her Interview Magazine feature last October led him to believe it was time to clarify his side of the story.
During that interview, Lopez described the breakup as the “hardest time” of her life, claiming her “whole f**king world exploded.” Though she expressed gratitude for the experience, describing it as a journey that led her to where she wanted to be, her remarks reignited interest in their split.

“Ben had never planned to address their divorce because it is a private matter, and he respects Jen,” the insider explained. “But after she spoke about him to Interview Magazine, he decided it was time to say what he had to say in the nicest way possible.”
Despite the media frenzy surrounding their breakup, Affleck was quick to clarify that there was no scandal or dramatic fallout between them. “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do,” he noted.

The actor also admitted that discussing the split was a vulnerable and uncomfortable experience, but one he felt was necessary. “When you talked about me, media, guess what? Behind, I saw my mama. When you wrote about me, when you criticized me, I looked right through your TV and I saw my mama,” he said, reflecting on how deeply personal criticism can feel.

With his statements now out in the open, Affleck reportedly hopes to move on and focus on his work, including the upcoming release of the musical film Kiss Of The Spider Woman, which he co-produced and Lopez stars in.

The actor wants the project’s success to be measured by its artistic merit rather than overshadowed by their past relationship drama.