Ben Affleck has made a surprising admission about his two famous ex-wives, fiercely defending one against Hollywood snubs while revealing why a planned on-screen reunion with the other fell apart.The Oscar-winning actor has opened up about Jennifer Lopez’s overlooked performances and his hopes of working with Jennifer Garner, whose real-life history with him nearly complicated his latest film.And while Affleck has nothing but praise for both women, his revelations show just how difficult it can be to keep Hollywood business separate from personal relationshipsAffleck did not hold back when discussing Lopez’s acting career during an October 7 interview with Variety. The actor, who produced “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” starring Lopez, was asked why his former wife continues to miss out on major awards recognition.

Variety pointed to her performance in the film and her failure to secure an Oscar nomination for 2019’s “Hustlers,” despite the praise surrounding her work.Affleck immediately acknowledged his personal connection to Lopez but made his admiration unmistakable. “I’m biased. I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for what she can do.”Affleck went further, questioning whether awards truly reflect the quality of an actor’s performance.He explained that commercial success does not always align with his personal taste and argued that awards are ultimately subjective, shaped by individual voters and their opinions.