Jane Fonda's Concerns About Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Relationship Prove Prescient as Couple Splits
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In an unexpected turn of events, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from her husband Ben Affleck after two years of marriage. However, it seems that Jane Fonda may have seen the signs of trouble ahead. In Jennifer's documentary, "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," Fonda expressed her reservations about the rekindled romance between Lopez and Affleck less than a year before their split.
Fonda, who has been a close friend of Lopez since their time working together on the film "Monster-in-Law," candidly shared her concerns about the relationship during a conversation with Jennifer in the documentary. "Like, it feels too much like you're trying to prove something instead of just living it," Fonda expressed. "Every other photograph is the two of you kissing and hugging."
Jennifer laughed off Fonda's concerns, assuring her friend that those intimate moments captured in photographs were simply a reflection of their life together. However, Fonda also revealed that she felt protective of Lopez and worried about her potentially facing criticism or resentment due to the public display of their relationship.
But Fonda's reservations weren't the only red flag. In the documentary, Ben Affleck himself acknowledged the stark difference in their thoughts on life in the spotlight. While Jennifer seemed comfortable with their public relationship, Affleck felt like he had become "the symbol of the beleaguered man."
Speaking to Jennifer's longtime manager Benny Medina, Jane Fonda emphasized the importance of handling their relationship with care to avoid unnecessary scrutiny and backlash. "The idea of how you present that is so important," Fonda expressed to Medina. "It shouldn't create any form of criticism or resentment."
Despite Fonda's concerns, Jennifer and Ben pressed on with their relationship. However, it appears that their differences and external pressures eventually took their toll, leading to Jennifer's decision to file for divorce. The divorce filing comes on the two-year anniversary of their wedding in Georgia.
According to the court documents obtained by TMZ, Jennifer is seeking to waive her claim to spousal support and requesting that the judge deny Ben any similar payment, as the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement.
Fans of the couple are now reflecting on Jane Fonda's words from the documentary, feeling that her concerns about the relationship were warranted. While Fonda wanted the relationship to work, it seems that her reservations about the public nature of their romance and the potential consequences it may bring have proven to be prophetic.
As the news of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's split spreads, many are left wondering what the future holds for the two beloved stars. Will they find their way back together or pursue separate paths? Only time will tell.