So when Ben Affleck reflects on the moment he discovered Jennifer Lopez had shared his love letters with musicians working on her new album, leading to the nickname “Pen” Affleck, he can’t help but cringe.
The documentary would not have the same impact without his presence. Described by one critic as the true star of the endeavor, Ben Affleck, aged 51, is hailed for his role as muse and the numerous heartfelt exchanges he shares with Lopez on-screen.
In a candid moment, Ben takes responsibility for their initial breakup in 2004, previously attributed to media scrutiny and cheating rumors. He humbly asks for forgiveness, prompting a confession from J. Lo, aged 54, who admits to harboring anger towards him for a long time but declares that she has forgiven him wholeheartedly.
Although they both quickly moved on to relationships with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner, respectively, it is evident that neither truly got over each other. While this may be challenging for Jennifer Garner, aged 51, to hear, it is acknowledged that both Ben and Jennifer Lopez have moved on and are grateful for each other’s support during difficult times.
Ben is now opening up about his struggles with addiction, acknowledging that there is no amount of alcohol that can fill the void of longing he feels. Despite the ongoing challenges of sobriety and occasional slip-ups, he has come to terms with his past and continues to work on himself for the sake of his children.
“Do you forgive me?” he asks. J. Lo, 54, confesses she was “angry at [him] for a long time” but that she has “forgiven [him] all the way.”
They both rebounded notoriously quickly, with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner, but “it’s pretty obvious they never really got over each other,” says the source, adding that while it may be difficult for Jen Garner, 51, to hear, “they’ve both moved on, and he’s made it clear how grateful he is for all that she did for him during their marriage when he hit rock bottom.”
Ben is finally opening up about his demons. “The thing you discover is there isn’t enough alcohol in all the liquor stores in the world to fill up … that part of you that still feels a longing,” he says of his addiction issues. Ben’s sobriety “will always be a struggle,” says the source, acknowledging that the actor has had slip-ups. “But he’s made peace with his past and continues to work on his issues for the sake of his kids.”
