We need to talk about something.
Yeah, very important topic, your friend Ben Affleck, and a little thing we call bener minute.
Absolutely, you know it’s bad enough.
Absolutely it’s hard.
How do you like them?
Apples?
There’s not enough liquor in the world for you to get me to say something.
Matt Damon has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, especially when it comes to his best friend, Ben Affleck.
But what he’s revealing now about the role Jennifer Garner played in Saving Ben from Jennifer Lopez is something that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about Hollywood’s favorite love triangle like we don’t want this to be the model that our kids see of marriage.
Did Jlo really blackmail Ben Affleck with shocking evidence to keep him under her control?
And just what was on those Fbi tapes from Diddy’s raid that has everyone talking live?
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Let’s start with the most jaw-dropping Revelation yet the Fbi tapes that Ben Affleck allegedly has of Jennifer Lopez.
You see, Shight has revealed his theory for the cause of the rumors swirling that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are getting a divorce and it centers around disgraced bad boy music executive Diddy, in a recent episode of his podcast collect calls with Shug Knight, the former death row CEO, made a series of explosive claims suggesting a bizarre connection between the Fbi, Jennifer Lopez and and her estranged husband.
Ben Affleck Knight alleged that the Fbi handed over tapes incriminating Lopez that were recovered from raids on Diddy’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles to Affleck.
Hey, he’s just a guy doing what he do.
I wish he do keep doing well and keep on dancing, even in jail.
Night made headlines when it was reported that he planned to distribute a homemade video featuring Jennifer Lopez- an Jennifer Lopez video somewhere.
Everybody says you’ve got it
And you want to sell it on.
The Knight says the content on the tapes is potentially causing a rift in Affleck’s marriage with Lopez.
They go raid
Puffy’s house and they get all these videos of J Llo doing this and Jlo doing that.
Knight started off.
Knight rehashed the infamous nightclub shooting incident in 1999 that involved Lopez and Diddy using it as a reference point to illustrate the erosion of Jlo’s credibility.
And they know the fact that Jlo lied and said that the gun was shines or whatever, and sent that man to prison, destroyed his life and she knew knew it was puffies, he said.
He further insinuated that the Fbi decided to notify Affleck about the discovery of the alleged tapes due to the potential impact they could cause should they go public, much like the Fallout from Diddy’s 2016 Hotel a on his ex-girlfriend, Cassie.
I’m quite sure they probably called, he said, and the Fbi gave respect and a courtesy call to Ben Affleck.
It’s a white man who got respect in the white world, I’m quite sure they said we want to show you some things about your wife.
When he seen the is that her and puff was doing and who they be doing it with, I’m quite sure that they gave his a those tapes and I’m quite sure he can never look at her.
The same, he went on to suggest that Affleck would be unable to reconcile his feelings for Lopez based on her past actions.
After seeing the tapes, I’m quite sure they headed for divorce, because that’s a man who had a good life.
He said.
Great parents don’t spend a lot of money ain’t tripping off Paparazzi, he’s living his life.
He got his own team she done, brought all the extra is out and now that Mf he won out for context.
The Story begins with a series of raids conducted by the Fbi on Diddy’s properties during a time of heightened tension and controversy.
The raids, which were part of a larger investigation into criminal activities, reportedly Unearthed a treasure Trove of information, including tapes that could implicate various celebrities.
Among these tapes, rumors suggest were recordings involving Jennifer Lopez, who was romantically linked with Diddy during that tumultuous period.
To understand the significance of these tapes, we need to revisit the history between Jlo and Diddy.
You see, Once Upon a Time, Jennifer Lopez was swept off her feet by the Charisma of Sha P Diddy Combs.
Their love story seemed like something out of a fairy tale at that time was, uh, cared very deeply, uh for for well, until he scarred her for Life.
Everybody was booked, including Jennifer Lopez.
They spent the night in the precinct.
She was crying a lot.
She was.
Jennifer Lopez and Sha P Diddy Combs have a history.
They met on the set of her music video, for if you had my love in 1999, before splitting in 2001.
Amid rumors, Diddy, then known as Puff Daddy, had been unfaithful, something Lopez later confirmed.
The pair were arrested soon after they started dating.
Following a shooting at a Time Square nightclub in December 1999 that left three people injured.
Lopez was released from custody without being charged after 14 hours in jail, while Diddy later walked free after a 7-week trial which saw his protege, Jamal shine Barrow, long suspected to be the Fall Guy, convicted and senten to 10 years.
In a candid interview with British Ella in July 2000, Lopez opened up about a harrowing experience that shook her world, describing it as a complete nightmare.
Obviously, nobody really wants to be arrested or handcuffed, or, you know, go through all that kind of stuff.
It’s really traumatic.
The aftermath of the shooting incident was not confined to emotional scars alone.
Legal battles ensued, amplifying the complexities of an already distressing situation.
Notably, in 2008, a staggering lawsuit amounting to $130 million was filed against Combs by one of the victims, seeking reparation for the damages incurred during the incident.
Eventually, in 2011, coms reached a settlement with all three individuals, including the victim, the terms of which were kept confidential.
The call to reopen the case comes as comes faces mounting legal trouble.
Earlier this year, Homeland Security agents swarmed com’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami in raids that law enforcement sources told the post were prompted by St allegations.
Now, with all that Jlo is involved in, some of Affleck’s friends, including Matt Damon, feel that she might not be the right woman for him.
In a recent interview, Matt expressed his deep concern for Ben, hinting that Jennifer Lopez’s influence might be more manipulative than we ever imagined.
Matt tried to warn Ben when he got back together with Jlo that this could happen.
An Insider told the daily man Matt was there to help Ben get it together after their first split, and he felt like this would happen again.
The source added that Ben has always been in awe of Matt’s marriage to wife Luciana Baroso for over 18 years.
As things started falling apart, Matt told Ben that he supports whatever Choice he makes, but wants him to jump in and focus on his work.
The Insider told the outlet Ben spent so much time focusing on Jlo’s projects, just like he did the first time around.
He told Ben: what has she ever done for your career continuing?
The Source said Matt is the only real guy friend Ben has.
He would not let him get back on the bottle and has been on him to make sure of this.
The born identity actors worries come on the heels of more and more rumors circulating that Ben and Jennifer’s relationship is on the rocks.
On May 15th, a source exclusively revealed to Intouch that Ben and Jennifer were headed for divorce after he moved his belongings out of their shared home.
The writing is on the wall.
It’s over.
They’re headed for a divorce and for once Ben’s not to blame the inside.
Ider said he’s focusing on his work and his kids.
Now Ben already moved out and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent 2 years searching for.
They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him and he can’t change her.
There’s no way it could have lasted.
The Source continued.
They waited almost two decades to get back together, but in the end they just couldn’t make it work.
They both said they’d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remain the same.
How do you like them apples?
There’s not enough liquor in the world for you to get me to say something.
Matt’s words have sparked intense speculation about what he meant by a healthy relationship.
Is he suggesting that Jennifer Lopez is not the supportive partner she appears to be?
To understand the gravity of the situation, we need to go back to the beginning of the benifer Saga.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were Hollywood’s it couple in the early 2000s.
Their relationship was a media sensation with every move they made being documented by the Press.
But while everything seemed perfect on the outside, those close to Ben were worried about his well-being.
Jlo and Ben called it quits in 2003 before reuniting 20 years later.
As for what caused their breakup back in 2003, Ben revealed that the Relentless public scrutiny took its toll on their relationship.
However, he later learned to adapt for the new chapter in their love story once they reconnected.
He even expressed this sentiment on Jennifer’s 2024 documentary- the greatest love story never told.
Emphasizing the sign significance of their reunion getting back together, I said: listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media, and then I realized it’s not a very fair thing to ask.
He admitted it’s like you’re going to marry a boat captain and you go.
Well, I don’t like the water.
You know, we’re just two people with different approaches trying to learn to compromise.
Maybe Ben never quite acclimated to having his love life under the public microscope, as it seems that this aspect significantly strained their marriage.
There’s even a scene from the documentary where Ben appears noticeably uncomfortable, with Jlo sharing details of their old love letters with her friends and colleagues, adding fuel to the fire.
There are allegations that Jlo pressured Ben to maintain a certain image, which eventually led to frustration on his part.
But that’s not even the worst part.
There are rumors that Jlo is keeping Ben in line with something related to these secrets, if revealed, could potentially damage Ben’s career and personal life.
Giving Jennifer The Leverage she need needs to keep him by her side.
Could there be trouble for Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck?
People magazine, reporting the two have not been insiders, suggest that Jennifer has been using this knowledge to manipulate Ben, ensuring that he remains in a relationship that he might otherwise want to leave.
This alleged blackmail is said to be the reason behind their tumultuous, on again off-again relationship.
So from where did Ben’s gay rumors start?
You will be surprised to know that it was when Matt Damon and Ben’s friend friendship was at its peak and people started speculating something more than friendship.
We’re going to turn out our Gma cover Story, the latest son, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, Eva Pilgrim, here with the details.
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Matt Damon got himself in trouble with the lgbtq plus Community when he made comments about his friendship with Ben Affleck.
The Martian actor was discussing the nature of their relationship and admitted that the rumors of them being romantically linked put us in a weird position of having to answer.
You know what I mean.
The successful Hollywood actor expressed concern that people questioning his s could compromise his future career in the industry.
Damon added that the speculation about him and Ben Affleck was then really deeply offensive.
I don’t want to like imply it’s some sort of disease, then it’s like I’m throwing my friends under the bus.
These comments came shortly after Damon had a public clash with journalist Effie Brown on Hbo’s project Greenlight.
He interrupted the black film producer to express: when you’re talking about diversity, you do it in the casting of the film, not the casting of the show.
Effie appeared visibly surprised and disappointed by the actor’s Interruption.
The hashash Damon Plaining quickly trended on Twitter.
Following the controversial comments, Damon swiftly defended himself, stating: I am sorry that they offended some people, but at the very least I am happy that they started a conversation about diversity in Hollywood.
Moreover, during an interview he said that it is difficult for actors in the industry to come, as was gay, openly, and people started speculating that here too, he was talking about Ben.
When Ben and I first came on the scene there were rumors that we were gay because it was two guys who wrote a script together.
Damon told Britain’s the guardian, referring to their Oscar winning 1997 film Goodwill Hunting.
It’s just like any piece of gossip and it put us in a weird position of having to answer- you know what I mean- which was then really deeply offensive.
Damon continued: I don’t want to like imply it’s some sort of disease, then it’s like throwing my friends under the bus.
But at the time I remember thinking and saying Rert Everett was openly gay and this guy more handsome than anybody, a classically trained actor.
It’s tough to make the argument that he didn’t take a hit for being out.
Damon acknowledge that attitudes toward the gay community are evolving, but he also expressed sympathy for actors who are publicly out.
But in terms of actors, I think you’re a better actor the less people know about you period, and S is a huge part of that.
Damon, who’s been married to wife Luciana for a decade, said whether you’re straight or gay, people shouldn’t know anything about your s, because that’s one of the Mysteries that you should be able to play.
Then Ben Affleck reportedly considered himself a serious actor after portraying a scene where he kissed another man in the film Chasing Amy, director Smith at the outfest Lgbt Festival in Los Angeles that Affleck and Coar Jason Lee initially felt uncomfortable about their on-screen gay kiss.
According to Gayar news.
Smith recalled Affleck saying that a man kissing another man is the greatest acting challenge an actor can ever face and after filming, Affleck reportedly remarked: now I’m a serious actor.
In the film, Affleck plays a comic book artist Who develops feelings for a lesbian, Joey Lauren Adams, which complicates his relationship with his best friend.
Jason Lee Affleck, who publicly supported marriage equality on Twitter in 2014, expressed his discomfort with filming the scene in a 2017 interview with entertainment tonight.
I just it was.
I guess I am more than I thought and
That I you know.
It was just difficult for me.
You know, and I didn’t think it would be, and now people are speculating that his alleged gay Behavior might be another reason behind the alleged divorce between Jlo and Ben.
But while all of this is happening, Jennifer Garner has been quietly waiting in the wings.
Jen and Ben had known each other for years and their friendship eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship after his split from Jlo.
Meanwhile, Jlo never openly badmouthed Jen Garner, always saying they were one big, happy, blended family.
But if you’ve been keeping up, you’ve noticed Jlo has been throwing subtle shade at Jen Garner ever since she got back with Ben in early 2021.
Even in her new documentary ironically called the greatest love story never told Jlo couldn’t resist taking Petty Jabs at Jen.
Hinting that Ben was daydreaming about Jlo throughout his marriage with Jen, fans quickly called her out for this, pointing out that it’s a low blow to talk about your husband’s ex a, especially when Jen and Ben have three kids together, claiming in her movie that their dad never loved their mom and was secretly hoping to marry Jlo.
That’s just harsh.
At the same time, sources close to Jen Garner are saying that Jlo allegedly tried to undermine Garner’s parenting whenever her kids were around.
Reportedly, Jlo would go against Garner’s rules and boundaries with the kids.
Just when we thought the Benfer Divorce drama couldn’t get any Messier, rumors are swirling that Ben and his ex, Jennifer Garner, have reconnected and are spending a lot of time together amid his split from Jlo.
Although Jlo and Ben haven’t officially announced their divorce yet, sources close to them have confirmed they’ve been separated for months, while Jlo is jet setting around the globe and posting thirst traps to show she’s unaffected by the drama Ben’s been busy hanging out with Jen Garner, his ex and the mother of his three kids, and surprisingly Jen Garner is also seemingly dropping hints on Instagram that Ben might be back home.
She recently posted a poem by Cleo Wade titled it gets better, which talks about forever being the only thing that lasts.
Shortly after Jen shared a video of Whitney Houston performing her hit song Where Do Broken Hearts go, which includes lyrics like: Where Do Broken Hearts go?
Can they find their way home, back to the Open Arms of a love that’s waiting there?
So is Jen Garner subtly telling Jlo she’s sort of sorry about her marriage, but still open to taking Ben back?
After her split from Ben in 2017, Jen started seeing entrepreneur John Miller, but their relationship has been on again, off again for for years.
However, they haven’t been seen together in a while, and Now sources say Jen quietly ended things with Miller as soon as she learned that Ben and Jlo were done.
Jen was also the first to support Ben during his marital issues with Jlo.
Since Ben moved out of the Mansion he shared with Jlo, Jen has been spotted visiting him at his rental home in Brentwood, which is just around the corner from her place possible.
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I know he?
Um biggest thing, he look pretty good.
Yeah, You know, it’s a little bit like whoa.
Who?
Who are you?
It feels like I’m having an affair.
It’s no surprise that Jen and Ben still have a close relationship, given their co-parenting of three kids.
But here’s where it gets juicy.
Rumors have been swirling that Ben and Jen have been spending a lot of time alone without the kids recently, and guess what those old romantic feelings are reportedly resurfacing.
Jen Garner might be the only woman Ben seemed genuinely happy with, and they both claimed it was love at first sight.
Ben has even publicly stated that divorcing gar is his biggest regret, although his addiction issues were a major factor back then.
He was seen in this photo being driven to a treatment facility by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
The 47-year-old calls his divorce from the actress quote the biggest regret of my life.
But so where does that leave everyone now?
On August 3rd, Ben Affleck was spotted cruising around Los Angeles on a blue electric motorcycle.
As reported by people, the actor has recently revamped his look, sporting a black Red Hot Chili Peppers T-shirt under an armored leather motorcycle jacket.
But the most eye-catching change is his new fauxhawk hairstyle, with the sides of his hair shaved off.
A source close to Affleck commented.
She’s saying this clearly shows that Ben is not in the right head space and hasn’t been for some time.
This isn’t the first time one of Ben’s Wives has had to step in.
In 2018, his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, organized an intervention leading to his third stint in Rehab.
Ben has been candid about his struggles with alcoholism, even revealing that he realized his father was also an alcoholic.
Ben had initially made strides in overcoming his addiction after filming Goodwill Hunting in 1997, but he has faced relapses and occasional rehab stays over the years, while there’s no indication that Ben has returned to drinking.
The Source mentions that his current wife, J L, is worried about his well-being, especially given his dramatic changes in appearance.
In her view, he looks so lost and kind of pathetic right now.
It’s obvious to her that this is a cry for help, but her hands are tied because he’s completely ghosted her.
Following a failed attempt to reconcile after moving out, the couple’s divorce paperwork has been finalized but not yet submitted, according to multiple sources reported by The Daily Mail in July.
The source adds: why else would he throw away a wonderful marriage and make such cruel moves like ignoring their anniversary, her birthday and their shared commitments, including their beautiful blended family.
It’s mindboggling to her, but as time goes on she’s less inclined to to blame herself for the mess she believes Ben has created.
The Source further explains Ben’s not concerned if Jlo or anyone else judges him.
He’s excited to have his life back and start fresh on his own terms.
As for Jlo, she didn’t acknowledge Ben Affleck’s 52nd birthday on August 15th, but she did attend a concert with friends that evening.
The on the- floor singer shared photos the next day on Instagram story showing her at a Bruno Mars concert at the new Intuit dome in Englewood California.
She captioned one photo about out last night, featuring herself with friends and dancing in the crowd.
Jlo wore a white crop top, glasses and plenty of jewelry, including her wedding ring.
Though Ben wasn’t seen at the concert, Jlo was spotted leaving his home solo on the same day.
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck and his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, continued to co-parent effectively.
The former couple recently took a trip to Japan with their children, their best friend exes and the epitome of good co-parenting.
A source close to Affleck told Fox News digital.
In any case, Matt Damon’s recent comments suggest that he still has concerns about his best friend’s well-being, but he also seems to believe that Jennifer Garner has been a positive force in Ben’s Life.
As for the Fbi tapes and the alleged blackmail, the truth may never fully come to light, but one thing is certain: the story of Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner is far from over anyway.
That’s it for this video, folks, bye.