Ben Affleck is deliberately steering clear of the premiere of Unstoppable, the film he co-produced with Matt Damon, which stars his estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez. Despite his involvement, the 52-year-old actor will be absent from the event at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6.
Instead, Affleck is staying in Los Angeles, where he will be focusing on spending time with his children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Lopez, who recently filed for divorce from Affleck, will attend the premiere, though Affleck’s absence has sparked speculation about potential discomfort. However, the film’s director, William Goldenberg, addressed concerns by stating that the pair maintained professionalism throughout the filming process.
He praised both Lopez and Affleck, emphasizing that any personal matters were kept separate from their work on the movie. Goldenberg highlighted that Lopez was especially easy to collaborate with during the project.
The timing of the film’s premiere is significant, occurring just two weeks after Lopez officially filed for divorce, ending her two-year marriage with Affleck.
Court documents indicate that Lopez submitted the paperwork exactly two years after their wedding in Georgia and noted their separation date as April 26. Their lack of a prenuptial agreement has added an extra layer of public interest in how the divorce proceedings might unfold.
In the wake of the breakup, Lopez has made a strong return to social media, sharing personal updates. On August 31, she posted photos of herself alongside her 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony.
In the post, Lopez included motivational quotes about being at peace and untroubled by recent events, suggesting she is focusing on personal empowerment and positivity.
Though Affleck and Lopez have yet to comment directly on their divorce, their public actions reveal how they are each handling the situation. Affleck is spending time with his children and focusing on work, while Lopez is embracing social media to connect with her fans and express a sense of calm and strength as they both move forward.