Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly on good terms following their surprise reunion at the New York City premiere of *Kiss of the Spider Woman*. Less than a week after their cozy appearance sparked feverish reconciliation rumors, a source shut down speculation that the exes may be considering rekindling their relationship.
“There’s no romantic reunion with Ben,” the insider told *People*. “They’re in a really good place. They continue to support each other. They’re both proud of what they accomplished together.”
At this time, Lopez, 56, is said to be “doing well” and focusing “on things that make her happy—family and work.” The source added, “She always enjoyed working with Ben, this hasn’t changed.”
After reuniting on the red carpet on Monday, seven months after finalizing their divorce, the two-time Oscar winner, 53, praised the superstar’s performance to *Extra*.
“She’s amazing in the movie,” he said. “I just can’t wait for you, the audience, to see the movie. I’m as proud of this movie as any that I’ve ever been involved with. I’m really excited to be here tonight.”
Affleck also reflected on Lopez’s tireless work ethic, which began “early on” with the project.
“She just was going to give it her all and she did,” the father-of-three noted. “She worked enormously hard. You get to see all of her many gifts. She’s somebody that grew up watching classic musicals.”
The *Gone Girl* star stressed that the Grammy nominee was “born to play” the title role in his adaptation of the 1976 novel of the same name by Manuel Puig.
When pressed about the Oscar buzz surrounding Lopez’s performance in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*, Affleck explained he was just aiming to produce something “great.”
“I like to try to develop my own standard for what I really like,” he said. “I’m enormously proud of the movie. I always will be. I love this movie.”
While reuniting on the red carpet, the former couple appeared amicable as they posed for photos together and enjoyed an intimate chat. Lopez and Affleck were married for two years until the singer filed for divorce in August 2024.
They had previously been in a relationship back in the early 2000s and rekindled their romance in 2021 before tying the knot a year later.
At one point, the exes smiled as they looked into each other’s eyes at the event, and Affleck wrapped his arm around her waist. It marked the first red carpet appearance for the high-profile exes since their divorce was finalized earlier this year.
The cozy appearance sparked reconciliation rumors among some fans. One posted a GIF of a stressed-out Tiffany Pollard rubbing the temples of her head and wrote on X, “Lord. They’re gonna start this all over again.” Another wrote, “They are going home together.”
Someone else compared the two to Hollywood legends Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who were also married to each other twice.
“It’s sort of a modern Taylor-Burton romance. Two toxic personalities who can’t be together but can’t stay apart,” one fan commented.
“There’s some interesting body language going on there!” another added.
Lopez stunned in a dramatic Harris Reed gown with an exaggerated corset that highlighted her famous hourglass figure. Meanwhile, Affleck looked dapper in a navy suit with a white button-up underneath as he posed on the red carpet, his arm wrapped around his ex-wife.
Lopez stars in the musical film, while Affleck serves as an executive producer through his company, Artists Equity.
Ahead of the screening, Lopez thanked her ex-husband while introducing the film.
“Thank you so much, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Thank you, Ben, this movie wouldn’t have been made without Ben and without Artists Equity,” she said, according to *People*.
Lopez plays an imaginary figure named Aurora, who was dreamed up by jailed gay hairdresser Luis Molina in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*, which is set to be released on October 10.
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