Jennifer Lopez: 'Look at This Guy!'—Her Bold Response to Ben Affleck Question

Jennifer Lopez Dishes on Her Divorce from Ben Affleck and the Steamy Secrets Behind Her New Movie

In a jaw-dropping interview on The Today Show, Jennifer Lopez gave her fans a glimpse into her personal life as she promotes her new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman. The 56-year-old superstar is no stranger to the spotlight, but it's clear that her ex-husband Ben Affleck still holds a special place in her heart - even if their divorce was finalized while she was filming this sultry musical drama.

When host Craig Melvin asked Lopez about the timing of her divorce from Affleck during the making of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the actress couldn't help but let out an awkward laugh. "There you go! Look at this guy!" she exclaimed, pointing at Melvin with a hint of sass. But things only got juicier when Melvin revealed that Affleck was one of the executive producers on the film.

Instead of getting defensive or sulky, Lopez took the high road and gave her ex credit where it's due. "If it wasn't for Ben, the movie wouldn't have gotten made," she said with a smile. "And I will always give him that credit." She went on to explain how Affleck was instrumental in bringing the project together through his company Artists Equity, which provided financing for the $30 million film.

But don't let Lopez's gracious words fool you - behind the scenes of Kiss of the Spider Woman, sources close to the production reveal that there were plenty of sparks flying. The movie, based on Manuel Puig's 1976 novel and the 1993 Broadway musical, tells the story of a jailed gay hairdresser who escapes his misery by imagining films starring an imaginary figure named Aurora. Sounds like a recipe for drama, right?

Lopez plays the role of a lifetime in Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hits theaters on October 10. In a first-look trailer released in June, fans were blown away by her singing and acting chops - and even predicted an Oscar nod! The film also stars Tonatiuh and Diego Luna, but let's be real, Lopez is the real star of the show.

So what was it like working on this steamy musical drama? According to sources, Lopez was totally in character during filming. "She would get lost in the world of Aurora," a source revealed. "It was like she was channeling her own inner diva." But things got really interesting when Melvin asked Lopez if the movie had helped her cope with her personal struggles - specifically, her divorce from Affleck.

Lopez didn't shy away from the question this time around. "It did," she said with a hint of emotion. "It was a dream come true for me, and it got me through a really tough time." So, what can we expect from Kiss of the Spider Woman? According to Lopez, it's all about escapism - how movies and art save us in our darkest moments.

The movie has been in the works since February 2024, with filming kicking off in New Jersey in April. And let's just say that Lopez is proud of what she and her team have created. "This was the first musical I was meant to do," she gushed on CBS Sunday Morning in September. "Ben helped make it happen, and I will always give him credit for that."

So there you have it - Jennifer Lopez is back on top, and her new movie Kiss of the Spider Woman is about to sizzle on screens everywhere. Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note!