Ben Affleck on his past relationship with Jennifer Lopez: “People were sexist and racist with her”

Two decades after the romance that united him with Jennifer Lopez in the early 2000s, Ben Affleck remembered how bad he was because of the criticism and comments he received from some people when he was in a relationship. with the singer.

In full promotion of The way back, The Oscar-winning film starring Janina Gavankar reflected her in the latest episode of the Awards Chatter podcast. The Hollywood Reporter, in which he assured that “people were terribly mean to her: sexists, racists,” he said.

The actor and star of Latin music got engaged in 2002 with wedding plans for the following year. However, in early 2004, they canceled their engagement.

“Ugly and violent things have been written about her, in a way that if you write them now, you would be literally fired because you said those things you said,” Affleck said of his treatment. some media outlets reported it to the couple.

At the time, Affleck was paying about $ 30,000 to publish an ad in American magazines. variety and Hollywood Reporter, in which he said that Jennifer López was not the capricious diva that everyone believed, “but a great professional and excellent person”.

During the interview for The Hollywood Reporter, said: “Now she seems to adore and respect her for the work she did, where she came from and what she did and that’s how it should be!”, said Jennifer Garner’s ex-husband. And he considered that, “coming from the Bronx, you are more likely to become Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court judge than to have Jennifer Lopez’s career and be who she is today, at 50 years old.”

The actor also stated that, when they came out, the newspapers should “always have a story of the month”.

“And my relationship with Jennifer Lopez turned out to be that sensational story as the business grew exponentially,” he said, while continuing to ignore the fact that today paparazzi They are still standing in front of the doors of his house, photographing him when he takes out the garbage or when he goes out to receive food orders at home. “Even so, to this day, some will say,” I see you on the street for photos paparazzi! “He said ironically.

Although almost 15 years have passed since Affleck and López ended their relationship, the actor of some blockbusters such as Batman, Armageddon and Daredevil assured that he still maintains a good friendship with the singer On the floor and Jenny from the block.

“I remember when he came American idol I wish him good luck. I respect her and I like her. He had to endure a lot of unfair things in his life and I’m glad he’s doing well, “said Affleck.