Jennifer Lopez may be reflecting on her past decisions after filing for divorce from her fourth husband, Ben Affleck. During a party following the premiere of her new film Unstoppable at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Lopez was seen chatting with actor Bobby Cannavale, where she seemingly admitted, “I’m a bad picker.”
In a video shared by The Hollywood Reporter, Lopez repeated the phrase several times during her conversation with Cannavale, who also stars in Unstoppable. Though much of their exchange was drowned out by the music, Lopez’s remark has sparked speculation about whether she was referring to her recent split from Affleck or another topic altogether. Cannavale appeared to struggle to hear her, prompting Lopez to repeat herself before laughing and placing a hand on his shoulder.
The party, held on Friday night, followed the TIFF premiere of Unstoppable, a film produced by Affleck and his longtime collaborator, Matt Damon. While Affleck was notably absent, Damon attended the event to support the movie. Lopez, dazzling in a metallic silver dress adorned with black bows, was spotted sharing a lighthearted conversation with Damon and holding his hand.
Lopez and Affleck’s divorce filing on August 20 coincided with the two-year anniversary of their formal wedding in Georgia, which followed a Las Vegas ceremony earlier in 2022. A source told Fox News Digital that Lopez was “devastated” by the split, having made significant efforts to make the marriage work after rekindling her romance with Affleck. Despite her heartbreak, the source shared, “She gave it her all.”
In contrast, Affleck appeared to have already moved on. “Ben has been his usual, high-energy self,” another insider shared with Fox News Digital. “He’s been busy with his kids and work and seems to be doing just fine.” The Gone Girl actor was reportedly focused on his projects and family life, seemingly unaffected by the end of the marriage.
Lopez and Affleck’s relationship has spanned over two decades, beginning when they met on the set of Gigli in 2002. The couple originally planned to marry in 2003 but postponed their wedding and eventually ended their engagement in early 2004. Their surprise reunion in 2021 led to their two weddings the following year.
Lopez’s marriage to Affleck marks her fourth. She was first married to actor Ojani Noa in 1997, though they divorced the following year. Her second marriage, to dancer Cris Judd, lasted less than a year, from 2001 to 2002. In 2004, Lopez wed singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins, Emme and Max. They separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce in 2014.
As Lopez continues her career with the upcoming release of Unstoppable, the singer and actress remains in the spotlight, leaving fans curious about how her personal life will unfold in the wake of her latest breakup.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
