Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made a surprise joint appearance at the New York City premiere of ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ on October 6. Lopez stars in the upcoming musical film directed by Bill Condon, while Affleck was executive producer through Artist Equity, the production company he co-founded with Matt Damon.
The former couple posed together on the red carpet, and during the event she publicly thanked Affleck for helping bring the project to life, calling his support “essential” to the film’s production.
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ is a reimagining of the 1993 Broadway musical and 1985 film, both adapted from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. The new version premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and features Lopez as Ingrid Luna, a glamorous silver screen diva. The musical opens in US theaters on October 10.
In recent interviews, Lopez described the film as a creative refuge during her divorce from Affleck, noting that the project helped her overcome personal challenges.
Indeed, the couple have captivated the public over the years with their on-again, off-again relationship. Click through the following gallery to go through the ups and downs of J-Lo and Ben Affleck's relationship.