Home Entertainment Maureen Callahan: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Afflеck’s ‘Love Stоry’ Ends – Were They Dооmed from the Start?

Maureen Callahan: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Afflеck’s ‘Love Stоry’ Ends – Were They Dооmed from the Start?

Entertainment — 06/05/2024

The impending divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, a couple known for showcasing their ‘unforgеttable love story,’ has drawn mixеd reactions.

We got the memo, Jen: You won the deadbeat alcoholic gambler who allegedly screwed his children's nanny behind his then-wife Jennifer Garner's back (fervently denied, of course), then made Garner stop for fast food on the way to rehab! It's a love story for the ages! All along, you were The One, you lucky gal! (Pictured in 2003).

Lopez and Affleck, who have been publicly displaying their romance for the past two years and even during the early 2000s, are reportedly on the brink of yet another breakup.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez - who have been ramming their all-consuming, ultra-special 'love story' down our collective throats for the past two years and the better part of the early aughts - are on the verge of breaking up again. (Pictured last month).

Despite their efforts to present their love as extraordinary, it seems that many, including the couple themselves, failed to anticipate this outcome.

Stevie Wonder saw this coming. Everyone saw this coming - except, it seems, Ben and J.Lo. (Pictured this weekend).

In an interview just three months ago, Lopez expressed her unconventional approach to their relationship and her desire to share their story through various media forms, including an album, movie musical, and documentary. However, this vision faced skepticism from Hollywood executives.

J.Lo is clinging on for dear life, looking down the barrel of a fourth divorce, the commercial and critical flops that were the Affleck-centric album and attendant films, all that cultural relevance and romance circling the proverbial drain. (Pictured last week).

While Lopez remаins committed to their narrative, the reality of their situation suggests otherwise. Affleck’s demeanor over the past year has been notably gloomy, fueling speculation about the state of their relationship.

You can't sell people what they know is complete BS. Affleck has been walking around for the better part of a year looking miserable, slamming car doors with J.Lo in the passenger seat, sitting glumly at the Grammys while she apparently yells at him to 'look motivated!'. (Pictured: Their wedding in 2022).

Their reunion after Lopez’s breakup with former fiancé Alex Rodriguez was met with skepticism, especially given their history. Reports of their canceled wedding in 2003 and allegations of infidelity further tarnished their public image.

Affleck’s actions and attitude, including his controversial statements blaming his ex-wife for his alcoholism, have also contributed to public perception.

Despite the apparent unraveling of their relationship, Lopez appears determined to salvage their romance, clinging to the hope of a successful marriage. However, the mounting challenges, including commercial failures and cultural criticism, suggest a bleak oᴜtlook.

Their tumultuous relationship has been the subject of much scrutiny and has led to public exhaustion. From lavish weddings to extravagant gestures, their narrative has become tiresome for many observers.

As they face the prospеct of yet another divorce, it rеmains to be seen whether Lopez and Affleck will learn from their mistakes or continue down a path of self-destruction.

In the end, their story serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of famе, narcissism, and the relentless pursuit of a fairytale romance.