Ben Affleck Thinks Jennifer Lopez Is Doing ‘Mediocre Projects’ Amid Tour Cancellation, Source Says
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are on the fast track toward divorce, according to insiders. While Lopez and Affleck rekindled their flame in 2021, nearly 20 years after their first engagement, and tied the knot in 2022, the couple is reportedly headed toward a permanent separation. On May 31, 2024, Lopez announced the cancellation of her summer tour. And a source said that Affleck thinks Lopez is taking on “mediocre projects.”
Ben Affleck allegedly thinks that Jennifer Lopez takes on ‘mediocre projects’
Jennifer Lopez rose to prominence in the ’90s thanks to her incredible singing and acting abilities, and she kept a loyal audience for decades. Now in her 50s, she’s still making movies and music today. In 2024, she released her first album in a decade, This Is Me … Now. Unfortunately, the album was reportedly a flop, and it put her Las Vegas residency deal in jeopardy.
A source told The Sun that Ben Affleck hasn’t been happy with Lopez’s career decisions lately. “Ben feels Jen needs to overhaul her career and have a better team behind her,” the insider stated. “He has butted heads with some members for a while now, and it’s caused tension behind the scenes. He just wants what’s best for her and feels she’s doing a lot of mediocre projects and is surrounded by yes people who are also sometimes making decisions for her.”
The source added that Lopez is “overworking” as Affleck has different “priorities” and is choosing to take a step back from working overtime.
Another source told Us Weekly that Lopez and Affleck’s careers drive their possible separation. “Both have demanding careers that often require them to be in different cities,” the source said.
Jennifer Lopez announced the cancellation of her summer tour
Jennifer Lopez seemed excited to kick off her tour, This Is Me … Live, in 2024. Unfortunately, she announced the tour’s cancellation on May 31, 2024.
“Representatives for Live Nation announced today that the Jennifer Lopez US Summer 2024 Tour ‘THIS IS ME … LIVE’ is canceled, citing … ‘Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends,'” The J.Lo fan newsletter reads, according to USA Today.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez added in the statement. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time ….”
Lopez didn’t elaborate on the reasons behind the tour cancellation. Before the news, Lopez reportedly had trouble with ticket sales, which may have influenced this decision.
Ben Affleck initiated the separation, according to an insider
According to insiders, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been having marital troubles for months. A source alleged to In Touch Weekly that Affleck was the one to initial the separation and move out of their home into a $100,000-per-month rental nearby.
“At the end of the day, Ben has to protect himself, and that’s why he initiated the separation,” the source claimed. “He’s scared if they stay together, he could seriously self-destruct.”
Affleck was reportedly “swept up” in the media attention surrounding his rekindled romance with Lopez. However, now that the dust settled, he allegedly realized that he and Lopez aren’t compatible. “Her obsession with the limelight and need to parade their love around really didn’t sit right with Ben,” the insider continued.
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