Ben Affleck says he was «disturbed» by Jennifer Lopez’s admiration for Kevin Costner in a resurfaced interview

Ben Affleck says he was «disturbed» by Jennifer Lopez’s admiration for Kevin Costner in a resurfaced interview

In a recently resurfaced interview, Ben Affleck admitted he was «disturbed» by then-wife Jennifer Lopez’s admiration for Kevin Costner.

Affleck made the comment during a March 2023 appearance on *The Bill Simmons Podcast*, recorded while the couple was still together. Their relationship came to an end in August 2024 when Lopez filed for divorce.

Since their split, Lopez has been spotted with Costner, most recently at the iconic Kemo Sabe western store in Aspen, where they were seen sharing drinks during the holiday season.

However, a source later clarified that Costner, known for his role in *Yellowstone*, was not looking for anything serious at the time.

Interestingly, Affleck may have anticipated their interaction, as he had previously mentioned Lopez’s fascination with *Yellowstone* during the podcast.

He shared that Lopez was captivated by the romance between the characters played by Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly.

Affleck recalled Lopez showing him a clip from Instagram of a monologue by Reilly’s character, and Lopez expressing her love for the story. Affleck jokingly admitted to being «disturbed» by her affection for the show.

Just over a year after Affleck’s comments, the couple separated. In the divorce papers, Lopez listed April 26, 2024, as their date of separation, citing irreconcilable differences.

Affleck and Lopez had first been engaged in 2002 and rekindled their relationship in 2021.

Meanwhile, Costner also experienced his own heartbreak after his wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce in May 2023.

Their divorce, marked by disputes over assets and a prenuptial agreement, was finalized in February 2024.

In a June 2023 interview, Costner addressed rumors about his relationship with singer Jewel, clarifying that they were just friends and had never dated. He emphasized that he valued their friendship and didn’t want rumors to damage it.

Costner recalled spending time with Jewel and actress Emma Watson at a charity event in the British Virgin Islands in November 2023, noting they had great conversations during the trip.