Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's relationship has been in the spotlight recently after Hollywood sources spilled details about their long-in-the-making divorce, which suggests that part of the reason Affleck decided to divorce is because of his lack of drinking.
Apparently, Jennifer Lopez's lavish lifestyle was posing a “risk” to Affleck's sobriety, which he has worked so hard to maintain since his struggle with alcoholism in the late 2010s and multiple stints in rehab.
Jennifer Lopez hits Italian beach without her assistant and Ben Affleck
A source said, “The marriage was incredibly difficult. Jennifer Lopez lived a very glamorous lifestyle and he often faced temptations. Affleck, who had long struggled with drug addiction, was said to have “endangered his sobriety in that environment” and had to divorce “to avoid his worst nightmare: relapse.”
Affleck and Lopez have yet to officially file for divorce, but rumors of a split have circulated for months. They have barely been seen together this summer and even put their $68 million Los Angeles mansion up for sale.
Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage became a temptation
Affleck and Lopez's relationship has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. The two first dated in the early 2000s before splitting and marrying Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony, respectively. After multiple divorces and infidelities, the pair rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot in Las Vegas in the summer of 2022. A source described the past two years as a “fever dream” from which Affleck is now waking up.
Despite their looming divorce, Affleck and Lopez still have a working connection: Jennifer Lopez's new film “Unstoppable,” which premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival next month, was produced by Affleck's company, Artists Equity.
“While it's unfortunate to see this high-profile couple's relationship come to an end, it's understandable that Affleck had to prioritize his sobriety. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and recovery is important, and sometimes difficult decisions must be made. We hope that Affleck and Lopez can find a way to move forward amicably and focus on their respective health.”
