Jennifer Lopez spoke movingly at the Roy Thomson Hall during the premiere of her film Unstoppable, which was produced by her ex-husband Ben Affleck, who was absent from the event. On stage, Lopez highlighted the dedication of the character she portrayed, a mother who invested everything into her children and taught them the value of family.
The singer and actress, referencing her own life, noted how the onscreen role mirrored her experiences amid her ongoing high-profile divorce from Affleck. She emphasized how the character overcame significant challenges, serving as a beacon of resilience and strength.
Lopez and Affleck, who married in July 2022, had previously blended their families. Affleck’s three children from his previous marriage with Jennifer Garner—Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12—were close to Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony. Despite the divorce, the couple has assured that their children remain their top priority, although the specifics of their relationships are currently unclear.
In her speech, Lopez drew a parallel between her character’s resilience in Unstoppable and her own life, highlighting the challenges she faced during her divorce from Ben Affleck. The role of a mother who triumphs over adversity seemed to reflect her personal journey and ongoing struggle.
Lopez and Affleck, who wed in July 2022, had merged their families, with Affleck’s three children from his marriage to Jennifer Garner—Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12—developing close ties with Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony. Despite the separation, both Lopez and Affleck have emphasized that their children continue to be their primary concern, though the current dynamics of these relationships remain uncertain.