As reports continue to circulate that Ben Affleck's marriage to Jennifer Lopez is in jeopardy, actor, writer, producer, and director Kevin Smith has stated that he is avoiding his pal Ben Affleck for the time being. This is because loose lips are a source of content for tabloids.
It has been revealed by RadarOnline that Kevin, who is 53 years old, stated that his wife had suggested that he should make contact with Ben, but he was concerned that he would inadvertently disclose any information that Ben, who is 51 years old, might share with him.
“Obviously, he's been going through a thing, or at least that's what it says in the press and whatnot,” Kevin explained in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE Magazine at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday.
“The last person he needs to hear from right now is the guy who chats a lot. So, when he's in a good place, he'll let me know,” Kevin said, calling himself Ben’s “least trustworthy friend who's very loose-lipped.”
In addition, he stated to the publication that he will most likely get in touch with Ben when he begins work on the next installment of the "Jay and Silent Bob" film franchise, of which Ben has already starred in two films. Beginning production on the next film is scheduled to take place in the autumn.
However, Kevin swiftly stressed that he has not "been anywhere near" the actor's marital status. He had previously intimated that Ben "may even come play."
Most, if not all, fans are aware that Jennifer and Ben formally hitched the knot in the summer of 2022, after having called off their first engagement decades earlier. However, Bennifer 2.0 does not appear to be going any better than their first attempt at love did.
Ben and Jennifer Garner have already put the $60.85 million property that they purchased a year ago back on the market. Ben just moved out of their married mansion and into a rental home in Brentwood, which is located close to Jennifer Garner, his ex-marriage partner.
Jennifer Lopez spent her 55th birthday without her spouse, adding fuel to the flames. This occurred in the midst of wild rumors that she and her husband were going to split soon. It is stated that the singer known as "Papi" is looking for a "fresh start" as she embarks on a new phase of her life. She is said to have spent her special day in the Hamptons while Ben was away on the opposite coast.
While all was going on, Ben successfully closed the escrow on a brand new mansion in Pacific Palisades that cost $20.5 million. all purchase is the most compelling indication that the couple's marriage may be on the verge of dissolving.
“Ben’s decision to move into his own home is the final insult. J.Lo had been holding onto hope that there could be a reconciliation if they were to spend some time apart, but this is like a stab in the heart,” an unnamed insider told the entertainment news outlet.
For the time being, Ben is residing in a rental property that costs $100,000 a month next to the residence of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in Brentwood. Meanwhile, his current wife continues to reside in the house that they shared throughout their marriage.
There are three children that Ben and Jennifer Garner have together: Violet, who is 18 years old, Fin, who is 15 years old, and Samuel, who is 12 years old.
Both Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have yet to comment on the claims that they are on the verge of a divorce. So, devoted supporters of the Hollywood pair should take all these unverified reports until everything is proven true and correct.
