Rumors of a breakup between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have circulated this summer as the couple spent time apart. Hollywood sources suggest that Affleck ended the relationship to safeguard his sobriety.
Affleck reportedly ended his relationship with Lopez due to her glamorous lifestyle, which was believed to jeopardize his sobriety. Sources claim that Lopez’s high-profile lifestyle and constant exposure to temptation were overwhelming for Affleck.
A source indicated that Lopez’s lifestyle was problematic for Affleck, stating, “The marriage became overwhelming because J.Lo’s glamorous way of life often put him in tempting situations.” Affleck, who has struggled with alcohol addiction and has frequently entered rehab, was said to be at risk of relapse, particularly after Lopez launched her alcohol line, Deola, in 2023.
Lopez confirmed in 2023 that, despite her years of sobriety, she still enjoys the occasional cocktail but drinks responsibly. However, for someone like Affleck, who has struggled with addiction, any presence of alcohol can be problematic.
An insider revealed that being around alcohol and the social scene associated with it was detrimental to Affleck’s sobriety. The combination of alcohol and superficial social interactions was a significant trigger for him.
Affleck has previously spoken about his drinking during his marriage to Jennifer Garner, noting that alcohol was his way of coping with his unhappiness. He admitted in a 2021 interview that drinking was a solution during that period of his life. He and Garner divorced in 2015, and he entered rehab in 2017, with Garner intervening and taking him to rehab in 2018.
Currently, Affleck is focusing on his work following the rumored split from Lopez. He has spent the summer in Los Angeles working on his film *The Accountant 2*. An insider mentioned that Affleck is dealing with his situation by immersing himself in work, believing that ending the marriage was the best choice to prevent a potential relapse.