“I love a good PR battle”: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Secrets Start Spilling as New Report Bids to Clear JLo’s Name and Blame Affleck for Her “Cringe” Documentary

Given how swiftly the reports of divorce and a souring relationship are unfolding between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, the management teams of both celebrities seem to be on the fritz to get the right narrative out. Their romance has unraveled in the public eye, even when they first started dating back in the early 2000s.

After reconnecting and falling in love all over again, Affleck and Lopez thought that they were together for good now and spared no time to getting hitched. However, the cracks in their relationship started to show and now, a lengthy divorce seems to be on the cards.

Ben Affleck’s role in Documentary on their Love Story

When Jennifer Lopez released her project This Is Me…Now: A Love Story and music album, a documentary featuring her and Ben Affleck was also released. Titled The Greatest Love Story Never Told, it revolved around their love story and gave fans an insight into their daily life. In many scenes of the documentary, Affleck appears shocked to see the camera and appears uncomfortable.

Even when Affleck is photographed by the paparazzi, he seems on edge and wants to run away as soon as possible. This led fans to believe that he is uncomfortable being on camera when he’s not prepared or given his consent for the same. However, a source close to the matter recently revealed to People that Affleck has been the driving force behind the documentary and is in full control of the narrative. The source claimed,

He was the one who had control, pretty much. [Affleck] was very much in favor [of the project], and he was a driving force for [Lopez] to do the movie and the album and then he insisted on the documentary, where it looked like he was hesitant and almost surprised by it but that was a false narrative. At the time, people thought it was funny and now the press is reporting [Affleck] wasn’t happy with that life [in the public eye]. But he not only supported that life, he encouraged it. It was almost like he was justifying it. The need for the documentary was his idea.

Another source further added how Lopez did not want to take up the documentary at that time since she was busy with her video and music album. Affleck, on the other hand, was actively involved in editing the movie too. He did not just support his wife’s choices but actively molded the entire story for their benefit and only showed what he aspired to show.

Is it all a PR Stunt?

This sudden breaking story about Affleck’s active part in their romantic documentary comes at a time when a good reputation and a clear name is all you need. Their divorce proceedings might get ugly, so Lopez’s team might be making sure that the singer’s name is in the clear. Even people on social media seem to think that this is all a PR stunt designed to straighten the narrative and get the people to sympathize with Lopez.

the drama unfolds…

— Jack M. from Boca (Angela for AFP!) (@JackMFromBoca) August 27, 2024

dude trying to help his wife

jen gaslights and makes fun of him

even shows private intimate letters on doc

— Dangerous_alchemy (@evie_alchemist) August 27, 2024

I love a good pr battle

— eri˚❀*·ꕤ. (@eternalcumslime) August 27, 2024

Behind-the-scenes power move! Ben Affleck's involvement in Jennifer Lopez's documentary reveals a clever blend of perception and control, showcasing his savvy production skills.🥹

— அன்புடன்@aishu💐💐💐 (@Itz_aishu) August 27, 2024

The clear reason behind their divorce has not been revealed yet either. Nevertheless, the platform seems to be choosing sides already based on the stories they have heard and seen in the media. Affleck’s unhappiness has often been apparent in images and red carpet events where Lopez has appeared controlling and putting up a brave face. At the same time, nobody apart from the couple truly knows the root cause of it all.

The Greatest Love Story Never Told is streaming on Prime Video.