Ben Affleck just can’t seem to stay out of the headlines or away from his famous ex. The Oscar winner made quite the scene at a recent red-carpet event, leaving fans and friends alike buzzing about his behavior toward Jennifer Lopez. And while the moment might have looked innocent to outsiders, insiders say it’s stirring up major tension behind the scenes.
The latest drama started during the premiere of The Kiss of the Spider Woman on October 6. It was on the Red Carpet that fans noticed that Ben Affleck was being more than just a little overly friendly to his ex-Jennifer Lopez.
Fans immediately noticed Ben couldn’t resist cozying up to JLo. He was showering her with compliments and wrapping his arm around her in front of the cameras. Sure, he’s one of the producers on the film, but witnesses say this was no ordinary show of support.
Sources close to the former couple tell Globe Magazine that his flirty behavior reportedly gave Lopez all the wrong signals. They also say it renewed her hopes that there’s still a spark between them.
Those close to Lopez claim she’s convinced the love story that’s captivated fans for decades isn’t over. She allegedly believes fate will bring them back together if Ben just takes one more leap of faith. While Lopez might be dreaming of round three.
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Sources reveal Affleck’s said to be far less romantic about the idea. According to insiders, he’s only open to something casual and definitely not interested in revisiting their famously dramatic relationship. People in their inner circle are reportedly warning Affleck to knock it off.
They are calling his hot-and-cold actions. They believe he’s sending mixed messages and toying with Lopez’s emotions, something his friends say is beneath him.
Since he’s made it clear a reunion is out of the question, their mutual friends are begging him to stop being so “childish and insensitive,” says the insider. “He can’t keep playing with her feelings like this. It’s cruel.”
Ben Affleck might want to leave the romantic tension on set, because if he keeps blurring lines with J.Lo, he’s bound to get burned. For now, his flirty red-carpet act has fans wondering if the actor’s still holding onto old feelings. Or just enjoying the spotlight that comes with them. Either way, it’s giving Bennifer 3.0 rumors more fuel than ever.
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