Jennifer Lopez 'Spent a Lot of Time' Helping Ben Affleck Navigate 'Dark Side': 'His Bad Mood Affects People' (Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopezspent time and energy making sureBen Affleckwas happy during their marriage, a source tells PEOPLE.The singer-actress, 55,filed for divorcefrom Affleck, 52, on Aug. 20, listing their date of separation as April 26.A source close to Lopez tells PEOPLE she “did spend a lot of time making sure Ben was happy and had everything he needed.““The way she cared for him was almost childlike,” the source continues. “Friends constantly reminded her that she’s not responsible for his feelings.He’s very moody and dark at times. Jennifer appreciates life in another way. She’s very grateful for everything.”Lopez and Affleck spentmuch of the summer apart, with her spending much of her time on vacation overseas and in the Hamptons while Affleck mostly stayed on the West Coast.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Another source close toJennifer Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife with whom he shares three kids, tells PEOPLE that Affleck “has never handled stress well.““He doesn’t have good coping skills. He gets easily frustrated and tends to be moody. When he’s relaxed and in a good mood, it’s amazing to be around him,” the source says. “But more often, he’s upset or frustrated.“Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Darren Gerrish/Getty; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage"Many times, it’s just something small that he gets stuck on,” the source adds. “He really doesn’t understand how his bad mood affects people around him. It’s just not fun being around that kind of negativity.”Meanwhile, another source saidAffleck is “doing well and is very focused” in the wakeof Lopez’s divorce filing: “He thrives when he has work projects. He’s been great when it comes to the kids too. He’s doing exactly what he wants. He seems very happy.“Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Paul Morigi/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/GettyAffleck was most recently seenout to dinnerwith his longtime friendMatt Damonand his wifeLucianain Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 25. The pair recently produced a movie that Lopez acted in that will debut at theToronto International Film Festivalin September, titledUnstoppable.Multiple sources told PEOPLE that Affleck does not plan to attend the festival’s red carpet, while Lopez and Damon, 53, will be in attendance.For more on Affleck and Lopez, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

Jennifer Lopezspent time and energy making sureBen Affleckwas happy during their marriage, a source tells PEOPLE.

The singer-actress, 55,filed for divorcefrom Affleck, 52, on Aug. 20, listing their date of separation as April 26.

A source close to Lopez tells PEOPLE she “did spend a lot of time making sure Ben was happy and had everything he needed.”

“The way she cared for him was almost childlike,” the source continues. “Friends constantly reminded her that she’s not responsible for his feelings.He’s very moody and dark at times. Jennifer appreciates life in another way. She’s very grateful for everything.”

Lopez and Affleck spentmuch of the summer apart, with her spending much of her time on vacation overseas and in the Hamptons while Affleck mostly stayed on the West Coast.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Another source close toJennifer Garner, Affleck’s ex-wife with whom he shares three kids, tells PEOPLE that Affleck “has never handled stress well.”

“He doesn’t have good coping skills. He gets easily frustrated and tends to be moody. When he’s relaxed and in a good mood, it’s amazing to be around him,” the source says. “But more often, he’s upset or frustrated.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Darren Gerrish/Getty; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Darren Gerrish/Getty; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

“Many times, it’s just something small that he gets stuck on,” the source adds. “He really doesn’t understand how his bad mood affects people around him. It’s just not fun being around that kind of negativity.”

Meanwhile, another source saidAffleck is “doing well and is very focused” in the wakeof Lopez’s divorce filing: “He thrives when he has work projects. He’s been great when it comes to the kids too. He’s doing exactly what he wants. He seems very happy.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Paul Morigi/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Paul Morigi/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Affleck was most recently seenout to dinnerwith his longtime friendMatt Damonand his wifeLucianain Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 25. The pair recently produced a movie that Lopez acted in that will debut at theToronto International Film Festivalin September, titledUnstoppable.

Multiple sources told PEOPLE that Affleck does not plan to attend the festival’s red carpet, while Lopez and Damon, 53, will be in attendance.

For more on Affleck and Lopez, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

source: people.com