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How Jennifer Lopez’s Costar Simu Liu Came to Her Defense After Ben Affleck Breakup Question
View Date:2024-12-23 21:38:05
Simu Liu has Jennifer Lopez's back.
After the Atlas actress was put on the spot with a question about her rumored breakup from Ben Affleck at a recent press conference, the Marvel star took a moment to hype up his costar.
"You know what doesn't get mentioned enough if I could just end on one thing," Simu said during the press conference May 22, before going on to emphasize Jennifer's importance in the film alongside himself and Sterling K. Brown, "is that Jen is a producer on this movie—and the reason why I'm here and the reason why Sterling was in this beautiful movie is because Jen cares."
The 35-year-old continued, "Jen cares about things like representation and diversity and she's a boss and she's an incredible creative and an icon and that's what I think we should celebrate her for today."
After his impassioned comment, Jennifer—who shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex Marc Anthony—thanked him and the duo hugged. And before Simu came to Jennifer's defense, she had a quick response to the question about her personal life.
After the inquiry was given, Jennifer laughed before leaning into her microphone and adding, "You know better than that."
To which, Simu also politely, but firmly shut down the comment.
"Okay we're not doing that," he quickly jumped in. "Thank you so much guys, really appreciate it. C'mon. Don't come in here with that energy, please."
Amid the press for the 54-year-old's latest Netflix film, all eyes have been on her relationship with the Good Will Hunting alum after multiple outlets reported they were living apart.
However, both Ben—who shares children Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 with ex Jennifer Garner—and Hustlers actress continued to wear their wedding rings, and were even spotted out and about in Los Angeles May 20, heading in and out of the BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood.
Despite the chatter, the pair—who first dated, and were engaged in the early aughts before rekindling a relationship in 2021—are looking ahead.
Keep reading to relive their greatest love story never told:
The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.
The two are spotted in the city.
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
The two film the movie in New York City.
Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
The two attend the Academy Awards together.
The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.
The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.
...it flops at the box office.
The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.
The two end their engagement.
They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel.
There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.
J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.
Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.
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