Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made headlines once again as they reunited at the premiere of Lopez’s upcoming film, “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” held on October 6, 2025, in New York City. This extraordinary turn of events comes less than a year after the pair officially ended their marriage in January 2025. It’s a testament to their lasting bond, despite the trials they endured in their tumultuous romance.
The premiere’s red carpet was stacked with a celebrity-heavy line-up. That performance was Lopez’s big return to the spotlight after ending her short-lived marriage with Affleck. She wowed attendees wearing a custom sheer green gown made by Harris Reed. The gown showcased brilliant floral detailing that left the audience breathless. Affleck looked swaggy in a clean, nautical-themed, fitted navy blue suit and white button-up. His edgy pick really accentuated his continued patronage of his former wife’s creative pursuits.
That story would lead him to serve as an executive producer on “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” working next to another iconic filmmaker, Matt Damon. Owners Rebecca with Cry Baby exaggerated returns on Broadway, one at a time the film portions adapted to Manuel Puig’s 1976 novelty book. Lopez makes an impression as Ingrid Luna, a woman so wrapped up in a heavy tale of love and survival. The film’s synopsis reads: “Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency.” As of this writing, it’s scheduled to hit theaters on October 10, 2025.
So their reunion at the premiere is really something. Lopez and Affleck linked up again in July 2022, officially walking down the aisle nearly two decades after calling off their engagement in August 2002. Their marriage was not meant to last, as Lopez would file for divorce herself after just two years of marriage in August of 2024.
Each have shared what they’ve learned on their respective roads since being split up. Lopez reflected on her divorce as an important spark for her self-development.
“It helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow … I became more self-aware, I am a different person now than I was last year, a year and a half ago.” – Jennifer Lopez
Affleck expressed similar feelings about the evolution of their combined journey. He addressed the complexities of their relationship and the way that Lopez has navigated fame and public scrutiny, along with his own shortcomings.
“There are a lot of people who I think have handled celebrity more adeptly and more adroitly than I have, Jennifer among them. My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers.” – Ben Affleck
In all the hubbub surrounding the new movie’s premiere, Affleck understatedly expressed big hopes with his new art form in cinematic storytelling. He spoke about the need to uplift artists and create powerful counter-narratives.
“The goal was to empower great artists and tell moving stories and create opportunities for these kinds of great stories to be told and work with the best directors in the world and the best actors and the best material. And in this movie we did all of that.” – Ben Affleck
Even as both stars remain focused on their own professional and personal pursuits, they appear every bit determined to continue to invest in the passions of one another. Even though their marriage has ended, their coming together at this illustrious event speaks to the respect for and love of one another that never dies.
