Ben Affleck Wows with Spanish Praise for Jennifer Lopez at Premiere!
BEN AFFLECK'S SPANISH FLAIR STEALS THE SHOW: OSCAR WINNER GUSHES OVER EX-WIFE JENNIFER LOPEZ AT PREMIERE OF HER NEW FILM
In a night that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come, Ben Affleck proved once again why he's one of Hollywood's most beloved leading men. The 53-year-old Oscar winner sent shockwaves across social media when he broke into Spanish during a red carpet interview at the premiere of his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez's new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
As onlookers watched in awe, Affleck effortlessly switched to Spanish to shower Lopez with praise for her stunning performance as Ingrid Luna. "Es un gran honor estar aquí porque eso es un tipo de personaje para Jennifer que ella quería," he gushed, "Y ahora tiene la oportunidad de hacerlo y ella es increíble en esta película. Debe verla. Debe verla. Esta película es espectacular."
The actor's unexpected bilingual moment left fans swooning online, with many marveling at his impressive language skills. "He speaks Spanish so well!" one fan raved, while another joked, "He speaks better than J.Lo!"
But what made this moment even more special was the fact that it marked a reunion for the former couple on the red carpet – their first public appearance together since finalizing their divorce earlier this year after two years of marriage. And fans couldn't help but get sentimental, with one romantic follower commenting on Ben's heartfelt Spanish tribute: "Awwwww how beautiful what love does! It takes you out of your comfort zone!!!"
As we all know, Ben and Jen's relationship has been the subject of much speculation over the years. But it seems that their bond remains strong, even after their divorce. In fact, sources close to the couple have revealed that they're still on good terms and often spend quality time together with their children.
But back to Ben's impressive Spanish skills – it's clear that he's a language buff who takes his fluency very seriously. As Lopez herself once gushed about her ex-husband's command of the language: "Yeah, really great Spanish," she told Access Hollywood in May 2023. "He spent time in Mexico when he was a kid, and so, he loves the culture, and he loves the people, and he loves speaking Spanish."
And it seems that Ben has been passionate about the language for as long as anyone can remember. During his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2020, he revealed that he speaks Spanish "passively" – a testament to his dedication to mastering the language.
But what's even more impressive is the fact that Ben's daughter Violet is now surpassing him in her Spanish skills. "She's always been a very good student, and she's been interested in Spanish, and so I would often help her," he said at the time. "Now, all of a sudden, she's gotten into the grade where she's, like, in the harder Spanish classes, and she's getting better."
And it looks like Violet is already giving her dad a run for his money – Ben joked that she might even be passing him soon! But one thing's for sure: this family of language lovers is definitely one to watch.
But what else has been making headlines about Ben Affleck lately? Well, let's just say that he's had a bit of a meme-worthy moment or two recently. On Monday night, the actor found himself standing alone onstage at the movie premiere – completely unaware that the director was still speaking and had no intention of stopping.
The unintentionally hilarious moment marked a full-circle return to Ben's meme era – more than eight years after the original 'Sad Affleck' photo went viral. That now-iconic image, snapped in London in 2016, showed the actor looking visibly weary in a blue sweater and jeans, cigarette in hand.
But it seems that Ben has taken his mistakes in stride – and even used them as an opportunity to poke fun at himself. As he took the mic to share a few kind words during the premiere, he couldn't help but laugh about his earlier mishap. "I'm humbled and honored to be standing up here," he told the crowd. "It's an honor to be here. This movie is exquisite."
And there you have it – Ben Affleck, the man who can charm his way into your heart with just a few words of Spanish. Whether he's winning awards or breaking the internet with his meme-worthy moments, one thing's for sure: this Oscar winner is always up to something interesting.
Sources:
- TheScholarlyNote.com
- TheScholarlyNote.com
