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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s new film “Unstoppable” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, despite the pair being in the midst of a divorce.
However, the former couple won’t be meeting at the September 6 premiere.
Source tell According to Page Six, Lopez will attend, but Affleck will not.
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Jennifer plays a supporting role in the film, which is produced by Ben’s company, Artists Equity.
“Unstoppable” tells the true story of champion wrestler Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who lost his leg. Lopez will play Robles’ mother. The film also stars Don Cheadle, Michael Peña and Bobby Cannavale.
Ben spoke about the film during an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” in March 2023.
When correspondent Tracy Smith alluded to Jennifer Lopez’s performance in the film, Ben said, “We always hire the best actors, but in this case I would say everyone that’s been cast so far has been the absolute best choice.”
When asked about Jennifer Lopez appearing in the film, Ben smiled and said it might seem like “she’s just in it as a favour to me.”
“What a joy, what a pleasure to accomplish something and see her look amazing. Go to work with your wife, go to work with your best friend,” he said, pointing at Matt Damon.
Affleck reflected, “At the end of the day, your work is going to be a big part of what defines your life in terms of the time you spend there…If you don’t like the people you work with or if you’re having difficulties or trouble at work, I think that’s one of the things that causes people to be really depressed, anxious and distressed. On the other hand, if you love the people you work with, you’re probably going to have a pretty good life.”
Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The date that Jennifer filed for divorce, Aug. 20, is significant because it marks the second anniversary of their second, more lavish wedding, which took place in Georgia. The couple originally wed in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022.
