Ben Affleck Celebrates Blended Family and Praises Jennifer Lopez at The Accountant 2 Premiere
On April 16, 2025, the red carpet at The Accountant 2’s premiere in Los Angeles had more than simply action, plot twists, and box office hype. It was about family—a messy, modern, and delightfully integrated family.
Ben Affleck, 52, came looking stylish as always, but it was who he brought with him that got everyone talking. He was accompanied by his three children, Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13)—as well as Jennifer Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme (17).
Post-Divorce, Still Connected
Affleck used the spotlight to redirect some shine onto someone else—his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez. The pair finalized their divorce just two months ago, but according to Ben? No bad blood. In fact, all love.
“Jennifer Lopez is spectacular—great to my kids, great ongoing relationship with them,” he told Entertainment Tonight.
“She’s a tremendous person of a lot of integrity who I adore and am grateful to.”
Their relationship may have ended, but their co-parenting vibe? Stronger than ever.
Not Just Another Red Carpet Moment
The night doubled as a proud dad moment. All five kids—his and hers—showed up to support him. And Affleck couldn’t stop smiling.
“It’s a great night. The kids are here, Jen’s kids are here. I love it when all the kids come out. It’s really fun, it’s exciting.”
And perhaps most heart-melting of all: “Those relationships you can have with children like that—it’s the joy of my life,” he added.
Co-Parenting Goals
In a town known for messy breakups and tabloid drama, Affleck and Lopez are setting a new standard for how to gracefully separate without splintering the family.
“There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue,” Affleck told GQ. “I have nothing but respect for her.” He also reflected on how their different personalities played a role in their split:
“My temperament is to be a little more reserved and private than hers,” he said. “But you don’t marry a ship captain and then say, ‘Well, I don’t like going out in the water.’”
Translation: he knew what he signed up for. And he still respects it.
From “Bennifer” to Best Allies
Let’s rewind. The world has followed Affleck and Lopez since their early-2000s engagement, through their separate marriages, and into their 2021 reunion. They married in 2022. They divorced in 2025. Classic Hollywood? Maybe.
But unlike many celeb splits, this one comes with maturity, mutual admiration—and a shared commitment to family. Lopez, in past interviews, has gushed about Affleck’s parenting skills. “He’s the best dad I’ve ever seen,” she once said, holding back tears. Their shared kids—by blood or by bond—remain a priority.
A Teenage Review That Stole the Show
While critics are buzzing about Affleck’s return as Christian Wolff, it was his 13-year-old son Samuel’s review that meant the most.
“He watched it and was like, ‘Dad, I think it might be my favorite movie of yours,’” Affleck shared, grinning. “If I get one positive review from my kids, I stick with it—quit while I’m ahead.”
Now that’s how you win Hollywood’s toughest audience: your teenager.
Modern Family, Hollywood-Style
Also spotted at the premiere? Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, standing right alongside Ben Affleck’s kids—proof that their version of “family” is broader, deeper, and rooted in real love.
“I love her kids. They’re wonderful,” Affleck said. “And she’s still really involved with mine.”
The warmth radiated through every photo. Not forced. Not PR. Just people showing up for each other.
Past the Headlines, Toward Healing
While The Accountant 2 delivered its signature high-octane thrills, the real story of the night was quieter—and sweeter.
“The truth is much more ordinary than people probably believe,” Affleck told GQ. “And that’s what makes it kind of beautiful.”
Sometimes love evolves. Sometimes it ends. But for Affleck and Lopez, what’s left is still full of heart.
Final Credits: Ben Affleck, The Accountant 2
Ben Affleck’s night on the carpet wasn’t just a win for his career—it was a testament to emotional growth, blended family dynamics, and post-divorce respect. The real blockbuster moment? Five teenagers rallying around their dad, and the parents who continue to show up for them.
“Jennifer is spectacular,” Ben Affleck reiterated. “And those kids… they’re the joy of my life.”
In an industry obsessed with scandal, Affleck and Lopez are showing us something more radical: grown-up love that never really goes away—it just finds a new form.
