Jennifer Lopez's close circle didn't want Bennifer back: Report
What's the story
Jennifer Lopez's close confidants, including her longtime manager Benny Medina, have reportedly never been fans of Ben Affleck. The Argo star has been a contentious figure within the singer's inner circle since their initial failed engagement in the early 2000s. "The two of them can't stand each other. They don't get along and there's still bad blood," a source told Page Six about the relationship between Affleck and Medina.
Career impact
Affleck's influence on Lopez's professional relationships
Medina played a crucial role in transforming Lopez from a '90s sketch show dancer to an A-list global superstar. However, their professional relationship ended in 2003, with sources indicating that Affleck was a factor in this decision. After Lopez and Affleck called off their engagement in 2004, she rehired Medina, who has remained one of her most trusted confidantes.
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Medina's silence on Lopez and Affleck's rekindled romance
Despite his past disdain for Affleck, Medina has reportedly remained silent on the couple's rekindled romance and subsequent marriage. "His attitude was, 'I'm gonna say nothing.' [There] was no, 'Good for you,' but also, [he] wasn't negative," another source claimed.
Friendship fallout
Lopez's friendship with Leah Remini strained due to Affleck
The rekindling of the Bennifer romance also strained Lopez's friendship with her longtime friend Leah Remini. Remini had reportedly urged Lopez to reconsider her reasons for their initial breakup before reuniting with Affleck. The disagreement led to a fallout between the two friends, with Remini being excluded from the wedding. However, they have since reconnected amid news of Lopez and Affleck's marital issues.
Inner circle
Affleck's unpopularity within Lopez's inner circle
"No one, except [Lopez's] mother, likes Ben Affleck. He's a triple-A a-hole," another source said about the actor. Sources have indicated that Affleck has been delaying filing for divorce from Lopez to avoid further humiliation for her. "She's furious. He has humiliated her. He was the one who initiated getting back together," a source previously revealed. Affleck and Lopez have been married for two years.