Jennifer Lopez’s mother ‘prayed for 20 years’ for Ben Affleck reunion
Jennifer Lopez may need her mother to thank for her marriage to Ben Affleck.
After breaking off their engagement in 2004, the Hollywood sweethearts rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot final summer time. Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, takes credit score for the reunion.
“I knew that you’d at all times get again collectively as a result of I prayed for 20 years,” Rodríguez mentioned on the “Today” present Wednesday, in a quick look on the finish of Lopez’s interview.
Lopez, 53, playfully rolled her eyes about her mother’s declaration, however spoke effusively about Affleck in her sit-down with Hoda Kotb. The “Hustlers” actress has two kids with ex-husband Marc Anthony, whereas Affleck shares three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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“He’s a beautiful, fantastic father,” Lopez mentioned. “And a father determine to (twins Max and Emme, 15) as properly, as a result of he has his personal three lovely kids, after which there’s us.
“He actually steps as much as the problem of what that’s and what meaning,” she continued. “And so they love him. They love him. And so they recognize him, and so do I.”
Showing on morning speak present “The View” Thursday, Lopez received emotional as she echoed reward of Affleck, 50, calling him “a gift, loving dad” who “reveals up each single day.”
‘He is a tremendous dad,” Lopez mentioned. “It brings tears to my eyes. He’s truthfully the most effective dad I’ve ever seen. He is so concerned, he teaches me about easy methods to work together with the children typically.”
Lopez is at present selling her Netflix thriller “The Mom” (streaming Might 12). She has additionally been teasing her forthcoming album, “This Is Me… Now,” which can be launched later this yr and is impressed partly by her relationship with Affleck.
