Ben Affleck, suiting up and showing up, as we say. Threaded below are some tidbits from my interview with him that didn't make the story: https://t.co/a1UyrBbtdI
— Brooks Barnes (@brooksbarnesNYT) February 20, 2020
Journalist Brooks Barnes shared some tidbits from her interview with Ben Affleck for the New York Times. He shared some pieces that did not make the full story.
Ben shared that he is proud of ex fiancee Jennifer Lopez for her work in 'Hustlers' and he feels that she should have been nominated for an Oscar.
On past flame Jennifer Lopez ... "She should have been nominated. She's the real thing. I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. How awesome is it that she had her biggest hit movie at 50? That's fucking baller."
— Brooks Barnes (@brooksbarnesNYT) February 20, 2020
Ben and Jennifer famously dated back in the early 00's. Ben and Jen got engaged in November 2002 and their September 2003 wedding was postponed due to the media attention. They broke up in January 2004.
The couple also starred in this classic JLO music video.
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