Jennifer Lopez is reportedly fuming over her husband Ben Affleck's longtime crush on newly single actress Sofia Vergara, according to insiders who claim the 54-year-old singer is giving the Modern Family alum the cold shoulder. Vergara, 51, who recently divorced Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello after seven years of marriage, appears in Lopez's recent film, This is Me ... Now, and has been spotted on the dating scene.
A tipster told the National Enquirer that Lopez is fed up with her husband allegedly drooling over her beautiful friend, while the exasperated Oscar winner is calling out his hotheaded wife for her trust issues. "Jennifer is close to Sofia - but that doesn't mean she wants her husband getting all googly-eyed for her," the insider revealed.
Affleck, 51, is reportedly notorious for his admiration of Vergara, considering the former sitcom siren the ideal woman. The Batman star even shared a chummy moment with the South American actress at the 2013 Golden Globes, which the mole claims Lopez now fumes over, despite the fact that both were married to other people at the time.
Sources allege that Affleck continues to make matters worse by begging his wife to arrange get-togethers with Vergara, who has been spotted on dates with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman. "Jennifer is putting her foot down and saying no way," the insider spilled.
Although there is no evidence that Affleck has ever attempted to hook up with Vergara, the tipster suggests that the smitten Good Will Hunting star's appreciation for the "total smoke show" has triggered Lopez's insecurities, especially given that their first romance ended in 2003 over the Gone Girl actor's alleged infidelity.
In a recent interview, the On the Floor singer admitted she would step up to ANY competition and warned, "Do not play with me! I'm a lover, not a fighter, but I will let them know in a very elegant and ladylike way to step ALL the way off!"
Despite the reported tensions, insiders close to the Hollywood power couple assert that Affleck and Lopez are prioritizing honoring their differences to maintain a healthy marriage. One significant example of this dynamic was Affleck's involvement in his wife's The Greatest Love Story Never Told documentary.
"The fact that Ben was involved at all is mind-boggling to most outsiders, but he's doing it because it's important to Jennifer," a source revealed. "He loves and supports her. As they've grown older, they actually accept each other more and are less frustrated by their differences. In many ways, this is his story, too."
Affleck himself acknowledged that putting his personal life out there was a new experience for him, explaining in the documentary, "Jen was really inspired by this experience, which is how artists do their work. They get inspired by their personal life, it moves you. I know as a writer and director I certainly do the same things. Things that are private I always felt are sacred and special because, in part, they're private. So this was something of an adjustment for me."
Lopez has gushed over what an excellent partner Affleck has been since they tied the knot in 2022, expressing her appreciation for his support and admiration of her as an artist. "He's just my biggest fan and my biggest supporter, as I am of his, which I'm so glad to be here tonight because he's nominated, and I'm so proud of him," she said during a recent red carpet interview at the Golden Globes.
The singer has also revealed that Affleck is the person she turns to when faced with challenges in her life or career. "I want his opinion. I trust him," Lopez said in a separate interview. "I know he has the best intentions and has no agenda other than to see me shine as bright as I can and that's what I have for him too."
An insider confirmed Affleck's unwavering support for his wife, stating, "Ben's proud of her. He's her biggest fan. He loves how hard working and focused she is. It's been the perfect time to focus on a new album. She's loved creating new music. She's very excited [about] it."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have not responded to the claim.
