Jennifer Lopez surprised fans with a bold Father's Day tribute dedicated to her husband Ben Affleck. In an Instagram post on Sunday, June 18, the 53-year-old Grammy nominee shared her "Daddy Appreciation Post" and extended her heartfelt wishes to all the incredible fathers out there, expressing their immeasurable love and appreciation.
Lopez took to her social media account to share a series of intimate moments with Affleck. The photos captured them both smiling for the camera, with Affleck affectionately nuzzling into Lopez's neck. Alongside the pictures, Lopez also included a clip from an interview where she praised Affleck's parenting skills, describing him as "the best dad I have ever seen." Throughout the video, glimpses of their relationship were showcased, highlighting the strong bond they share.
Fans had mixed reactions to the provocative photo in the comments, but Lopez went on to share the same image on her Instagram Story and also expressed her appreciation for her own father, David Lopez.
Lopez’s former spouse, Marc Anthony, was noticeably absent from her social media feed on this special occasion. The couple, who were married from 2004 to 2014, have two 15-year-old twins named Emme and Max. (Anthony, 54, recently shared the news of welcoming his first child with Nadia Ferreira, whom he married in January. The talented actor from In the Heights is a father to a total of seven children.)
Since tying the knot in July 2022, Affleck and Lopez have been actively working towards integrating their families. Affleck has three children, Violet (17), Seraphina (14), and Samuel (11), from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner.
“He is an exceptional father,” Lopez praised the Oscar winner on Today in May. “He also serves as a father figure to them, as he has his own three wonderful children, in addition to us.”
The talented artist behind "Let's Get Loud" commended Affleck's dedication to his role as a stepfather, stating, "He truly rises to the occasion and understands the significance of that role. They genuinely adore and value him, and so do I."
Garner, 51, has been an exceptional co-parent throughout the journey of bringing Lopez and Affleck's children together, according to Lopez. In November 2022, Lopez emphasized the importance of handling the transition with great care, considering the multitude of emotions experienced by the teenagers. However, she expressed that things have been going well so far. Lopez's aspiration is to create a dynamic where Affleck's children find support in her, and her own children find support in him. She believes that this alliance will provide a different perspective and enable her to see things she may not be able to see due to her emotional attachment to her own children.