Jennifer Lopez reportedly confronted Ben Affleck during a private conversation, claiming, “You became famous because of me.” This remark highlights ongoing tensions in their relationship, particularly regarding fame and public attention.
According to an insider, since the singer, 55, filed for divorce from the actor, 52, on August 20, Lopez’s pals have been offering their shoulders to cry on.
Lopez’s on-off pal Leah Remini is among the group of confidantes the “On the Floor” singer has been surrounding herself with amid the split, as the two women made amends after the breakup. Remini has been a lifesaver when it comes to boosting Lopez’s confidence during this tough time.
“Leah is an extremely tough character. She’s had to be after all the stress she’s endured at the hands of Scientology,” the insider spilled. “Her no-nonsense, don’t take any crap kind of attitude is music to J.Lo’s ears right now because she spent so many months being tortured by Ben over the prospect of potential reunion.”
Though “marrying Ben” apparently “pretty much ruined their friendship the last couple of years,” Remini and Lopez are thick as thieves again, said the source.
“They’re back on great terms again and closer than ever and she’s now assumed being J.Lo’s de facto divorce coach” the confidante dished. “She’s more than happy to take it on and give her all the support she needs.”
It’s not just Remini who thinks Affleck handled their divorce poorly, as “All of J.Lo’s friends are disgusted by Ben right now.”
Coincidentally, just nine days after Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck, Remini also called it quits with her husband, Angelo Pagán, after 21 years of marriage
““Jennifer wanted her friend’s support. However, Leah saw the writing on the wall and straight out told her marrying ben was a bad idea” they revealed. “Ironically, the timing couldn’t have been better. Now they have each other to lean on.”