Jennifer Lopez Reconnects With BFF Who Warned Her That Ben Affleck Is 'Not Fully Committed As A Partner': Report
Jennifer Lopez reconciled with a close pal she had a falling out with over Ben Affleck, amid rumors that she and her husband could be heading for divorce.
The "Marry Me" actress and Leah Remini are friends again. They reportedly had a feud after Lopez got back with Affleck and before they married in 2022 due to Remini's concerns about the "Justice League" star.
Remini reportedly reminded Lopez why she broke up with Affleck when they first dated in 2002. They called off their 2003 wedding three days before they were set to tie the knot and eventually split.
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"Because he is selfish and is not fully committed as a partner," a source told Page Six of Remini's objection to her friend's relationship with Affleck. "J.Lo was so mad, she cut off all ties."
The "Let's Get Loud" singer was very furious that she didn't invite Remini when she married Affleck. The celebrity couple eloped in Las Vegas in July 2023 and married again in front of their family and friends a month later in his estate in Georgia.
After reports of Lopez and Affleck's marriage being on the rocks surfaced, the former Scientologist reportedly eyed reconnecting with the "Atlas" actress.
"They were friends for years," the insider added. "She wants to reach out to her, but she can't just call up and say, 'I told you so.'"
Remini eventually reached out to Lopez and offered support. The celebrity pals have reportedly reconnected.
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While Lopez got Remini's support, another insider claimed that Affleck turned to his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. However, the move only infuriated the singer-actress, who reported "hates" it and would prefer if the "Miracles from Heaven" star would stay away from their personal drama.
"Everyone knows that Ben and Jen remained very close after their divorce. He confides in Jen about everything, even his issues with J.Lo," a source told In Touch. "J.Lo hates that Ben goes back to his sensible, down-to-earth ex-wife for advice and emotional support. She doesn't want Jen's input."
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The source added that Garner allegedly blamed Lopez for putting Affleck under pressure. She reportedly witnessed her ex-husband's "struggles with keeping up with J.Lo's very public lifestyle."
"Jen can't stand by and do nothing. That's not in her nature," the source added. "She has dropped everything to make sureBen doesn't spiral out of control again. At the end of the day, Ben is still the father of their children, and she will help him however she can."
Despite the various reports about the trio, they were all spotted together at Samuel's basketball game in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday. Lopez and Affleck were photographed smiling. Lopez joined the exes' reunion after they reunited a day earlier for the same event without her.
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