Ben Affleck's Support for Jennifer Lopez During 'Atlas' Filming Amid Split Speculation

Ben Affleck Helped Jennifer Lopez With Her Atlas Film

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Jennifer Lopez's latest movie, "Atlas," could potentially mark the end of her happy days with Ben Affleck.

In the Netflix film, which premiered on Friday, May 24, Lopez plays a brilliant data analyst who has a strong distrust of AI. When a mission to capture a rogue robot (played by Simu Liu) goes wrong, she is forced to rely on AI to save humanity's future. The voice of the AI, named Smith, was originally voiced by Gregory James Cohan, but Affleck stepped in to lend his voice in the final version.

Sterling K. Brown, who acted alongside Jennifer Lopez in Atlas, recently shared about Ben Affleck’s behind-the-scenes support. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Brown mentioned that Affleck would occasionally read lines for Lopez. Brown noted that Lopez, who is 54 years old and still very much in love with Affleck, enjoyed hearing his voice during filming.

According to Brown, 48, Affleck’s presence on set was beneficial for Lopez. He explained that Lopez's reactions were sometimes influenced by hearing her husband's voice while filming.

Affleck has appeared in his wife's projects before. Earlier this year, their romance was showcased in This Is Me … Now: A Love Story. The project, which was a mix of self-help parodies and sci-fi interludes, delved deep into their relationship alongside Lopez's latest album. Lopez revealed that Affleck played a crucial role in motivating her to move forward with the project.

During a press conference in February, Lopez shared, "I didn't think I could write or do any of this." Affleck encouraged her by saying, "You can write, direct, produce, choreograph - you can do it all. Embrace who you are and start taking those steps."

Ben Affleck Helped Jennifer Lopez With Her Atlas Film

Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd Courtesy of Netflix

Lopez praised Affleck's dedication to the project during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in December 2023. She mentioned how well they work together and how they were able to delve deep into the project in a unique way.

According to a source, Lopez expressed that she couldn't have asked for a better collaborator for the Prime Video release than Affleck. The source added that Affleck knows Lopez better than anyone else.

Lopez felt “grateful” to have Affleck on her team, with the source saying, “He helped her feel safe to share parts of her nobody has ever known.”

Ben Affleck Helped Jennifer Lopez With Her Atlas Film

Jennifer Lopez stars as Atlas Shepherd in the film, courtesy of Netflix. Since the movie premiered on Prime Video, there has been a lot of talk about Lopez and Affleck's marriage. According to a recent source, the couple has been going through a rough patch in their relationship.

Earlier this month, an insider shared that Jen and Ben are facing challenges in their marriage. The issues started a few months ago when Jen began to take on more work commitments and prepare for her upcoming tour. According to the source, Lopez is very focused on work as she gets ready for her This Is Me … Live tour next month. The insider added that most of the time, Jen and Ben are on completely different pages.

Lopez and Affleck have not spoken about the rumors directly. When Lopez was asked about the speculation at a promotional event in Mexico, she simply replied, "You know better than that."

Editor's P/S:

Jennifer Lopez's latest movie, "Atlas," has raised concerns about the state of her marriage to Ben Affleck. Sources claim that the couple has been facing challenges due to Lopez's increased work commitments, which have strained their relationship. It's important to note that these rumors have not been confirmed by Lopez or Affleck themselves.

Despite the speculation, it's evident that Affleck has been a supportive presence in Lopez's life, both personally and professionally. His involvement in her projects, such as "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story," and his encouragement during the making of "Atlas," demonstrate his commitment to their relationship. Ultimately, the true status of Lopez and Affleck's marriage is something that only they can know for sure.