Jennifer Lopez Reacts to Estranged Husband Ben Affleck Calling Her "Spectacular" 

Jennifer Lopez's love for her colleagues don't cost a thing.

After the actress' estranged husband Ben Affleck praised her performance in the upcoming film Unstoppable—which she stars in and he co-produced—as being "spectacular," she returned the favor by suggesting that is the word she would use for everyone involved in the Netflix drama. 

"I would describe all of the cast and everybody behind the scenes," Jennifer reflected in an interview circulating on social media during the Unstoppable U.K. premiere Nov. 5, "as spectacular and wonderful."

In fact, it was a point that the Goodwill Hunting star also made while gushing over the film.

"Unstoppable is a very different movie than this, but in a way, it's similarly rooted in the passion of really talented artists," Ben told Entertainment Tonight in an interview published Nov. 3. "It speaks to a certain kind of thing I guess we're drawn to. We really believe in the power of storytelling when the people involved in it are deeply connected to the story."

"Jennifer's spectacular," he added, while also complimenting director William Goldenberg as well as her costars Don Cheadle, Jharrel Jerome, and Bobby Cannavale. "We believed in the right people, and Unstoppable is another example of that."

Despite their differences, the couple—who tied the knot in 2022 and filed to end their marriage in August—is committed to their craft. And the film's director said he witnessed it firsthand.

"It's always been about the movie and that's their personal business," William told E! News in September. "We just kept it about the movie. We just kept her eye on the prize."

Although Ben, 52, has yet to speak out about the divorce, Jennifer, 55, recently reflected on her life since their split.

"You have to be complete, if you want something that's more complete," she said in an interview with Interview magazine last month. "You have to be good on your own. I thought I learned that, but I didn't. And then, this summer, I had to be like, 'I need to go off and be on my own. I want to prove to myself that I can do that.'"

For the "On The Floor" singer—who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony—the major life change forced her to confront some uncomfortable emotions.

"It feels lonely, unfamiliar, scary," she admitted. "It feels sad. It feels desperate. But when you sit in those feelings and go, 'These things are not going to kill me,' it's like actually, I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself."

And while Jennifer navigates life as a single woman, she's tuning out the outside noise and focusing on herself.

"I know I'm a good person," she explained. "I know I'm a good mom. I know who my friends are. I know my friends know who I am, my mom, my dad, all that stuff. If you hope to have a long career, you have to learn how to deal with that part of the business. Some people are going to love you and some are not going to understand you, and some people just want to hate you to hate you, and none of that really matters."

Now, keep reading to see where it began—and ended—for Jennifer and Ben.

The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.

The two are spotted in the city.

The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.

The two film the movie in New York City.

Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?

The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.

The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

The two attend the Academy Awards together.

The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.

The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.

The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.

...it flops at the box office.

The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.

The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.

The two end their engagement.

They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel. 

There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one! 

Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.

The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.

Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.

Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.

On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.

J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.

Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.

The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.

J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.