Jennifer Lopez jealous of Ben Affleck’s ex-wife Jennifer Garner, sources claim

Jennifer Garner is experiencing a successful time in her professional life — and according to reports, it has not gone unnoticed by Jennifer Lopez, who is now dealing with many career challenges of her own.

“People talk about Jennifer like she’s some kind of superwoman, and it really gets under J.Lo’s skin,” a source tells Globe. “Unfortunately, she can’t just shrug it off because Jennifer really does have some kind of magic touch. It’s like there’s nothing she doesn’t excel at.”

What Is Driving Garner’s Career Momentum?

Garner’s momentum has been hard to dismiss. The second season of her Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me is scheduled to debut on Friday, February 20, while her organic children’s food brand, Once Upon a Farm, is reportedly getting ready to go public with an estimated amount of $764 million.


“She’s going to make a fortune,” states the source. “It’s conceivable that she could hit billionaire status, which is very hard to stomach for J.Lo since she’s not been able to crack that yet herself even with all her many businesses over the years.”

How Do Lopez’s Career Challenges Compare?

At the same time, Lopez has encountered setbacks. She canceled her 2024 This Is Me … Live tour amid reports of weak ticket sales, and her latest movie Kiss of the Spider Woman reportedly underperformed at the box office. Insiders indicate that the contrast between their professional paths has elevated underlying strains.

Is Ben Affleck the Real Source of Tension?

According to the source, however, the major source of discomfort is the women’s shared past involving Ben Affleck.

“If it weren’t for him, Jennifer wouldn’t even be on J.Lo’s radar,” describes the source. “It’s not just that she’s his ‘perfect’ ex-wife. It’s also the state of their relationship now.”

How Close Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Today?

Affleck and Garner, both, divorced in 2015 but have continued to be close as they co-parent their three children Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13. Over the years, Affleck has talked openly about the connection he still has with Garner, even stating their split as the “biggest regret” of his life in a 2020 interview with The New York Times.

“The fact that Ben still has so much affection for Jennifer and still wants to spend all kinds of time with her when he doesn’t have the same feelings towards J.Lo is incredibly painful,” the source mentions.

FAQs:

Q1. Why is Jennifer Garner in the news right now?

She is facing renewed success in both television and business projects. This has drawn elevated media attention.

Q2. What is Jennifer Lopez reportedly dealing with?

Reports indicate that she is facing career challenges, which includes canceled tour plans and a movie that underperformed.