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Ben Affleck has finally addressed his split from Jennifer Lopez, offering an insight into why their marriage ended after just two years. In a recent interview with GQ, the actor reflected on their relationship, emphasising that their differences played a major role in their separation.
Affleck and Lopez, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, filed for divorce in 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Despite months of speculation about behind-the-scenes drama, Affleck dismissed any notion of a major fallout, stating that their breakup was not due to a single incident or controversy.
The former couple in happier times, before their marriage came to an endGetty Images
“We just had different approaches to life,” Affleck admitted. “I’m a private person, and she’s someone who thrives in the public eye. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just who we are.” He acknowledged that their contrasting personalities made it difficult to navigate a shared life, but he stressed that he has nothing but admiration for Lopez.
The Hollywood star also addressed Lopez’s 2024 documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, which chronicled aspects of their relationship. While some assumed the project played a role in their divorce, Affleck clarified that it wasn’t the cause of their split. “I supported her on it. It was her vision, and I respected that,” he said. “But it also made me realise how differently we handle fame and personal matters.”
The former couple enjoying a red carpet moment before their eventual splitGetty Images
Affleck shared an analogy to explain his perspective: “It’s like marrying a ship captain and then realising you don’t like the ocean. You have to be honest about what you signed up for.” He acknowledged that navigating a high-profile relationship required compromise, but ultimately, their differences were too significant to overlook.
Despite the breakup, Affleck spoke highly of Lopez’s ability to handle life in the spotlight. “She’s managed fame better than I ever have. I admire that about her,” he said.
The duo looking happy together at a public event before the splitGetty Images
In addition to discussing his divorce, Affleck also reflected on his co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. The former couple, who share three children, have remained on good terms since their split in 2015. “I’m lucky to have a great co-parent in Jennifer,” he said. “We work well together, and that’s what matters most for our kids.”
Meanwhile, Lopez appears to be moving forward in a big way. The On The Floor hitmaker has reportedly purchased a sprawling new home for £14 million ($18 million) near Los Angeles. According to People, she had been house-hunting since last spring, around the time her marriage to Affleck began to fall apart.
A look back at Affleck and Lopez’s rekindled romance, which ultimately didn’t lastGetty Images
Despite the new purchase, Lopez’s £53 million ($68 million) Beverly Hills mansion, bought with Affleck in 2023 remains on the market. The couple had tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2022 before hosting a grand wedding in Georgia the following year.
News of Lopez’s real estate move comes just as Affleck insists their split was “drama-free.” The actor told GQ that fans would likely find the real story of their breakup underwhelming. “Your eyes would glaze over with boredom if you sat down and talked to me about it,” he said.
The Hollywood power couple attending a major event before their marriage crumbledGetty Images
Lopez’s latest move suggests she’s embracing this next chapter, settling into a new home while leaving her past with Affleck behind. As for Affleck, he appears focused on his work and family, proving that, sometimes, relationships end not because of scandal but because two people are simply on different paths.
Karisma Kapoor’s children allege late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will is forged.
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani claims the document is riddled with digital edits and contradictions.
Delhi High Court to resume hearing on the £3 billion inheritance case.
A digital will at the centre of a family feud
The inheritance dispute over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s £3 billion estate has intensified, as Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, accused their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur of fabricating his will.
Appearing before the Delhi High Court, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said the document in question was “a deliberate fabrication engineered by Priya Kapur to gain control of every major asset,” including company shares, trusts, and prime real estate, while excluding Kapur’s children and his mother, Rani Kapur.
“The will exists only in digital form, no signatures, no registration, and no handwriting. There’s no trace of Sunjay Kapur’s involvement,” Jethmalani told Justice Jyoti Singh, arguing that the industrialist had become “a digital ghost in his own will.”
Contradictions raise questions of authenticity
The senior counsel drew the court’s attention to several glaring inconsistencies in the document, particularly its repeated use of feminine pronouns. “When you find ‘she’ and ‘her’ used multiple times in a will attributed to Sunjay Kapur, it’s difficult to believe he drafted it,” Jethmalani argued.
Adding to the doubts, the document identifies the deceased as a ‘testatrix’, a term used exclusively for women leaving behind a will. “A document like this would have been an embarrassment to someone as meticulous and image-conscious as Mr Kapur,” he said, stressing that the language itself undermines the will’s credibility.
Legal experts say such inconsistencies could play a crucial role in determining the case’s outcome. Rahul R. Shelke, civil lawyer at the Bombay High Court, told Moneycontrol: “In high-value succession cases, even small linguistic errors can have major implications. The Court will assess whether these were simple drafting mistakes or evidence of tampering after death. Establishing authorship and intent will be key.”
Samaira and Kiaan Kapur with mother Karishma KapoorGetty Images
Control of the empire under scrutiny
According to Jethmalani, Priya Kapur currently controls 60% of the estate directly, 12% through her son, and 75% of the Kapur family trust, giving her near-total control over Sunjay Kapur’s business interests. “This isn’t inheritance,” he said. “It’s a takeover disguised as widowhood.”
The Delhi High Court is expected to resume the hearing at 2:30 pm on October 15, 2025.
Last month, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur moved the court seeking their rightful share in their father’s vast estate. On September 26, the court allowed Priya Sachdev Kapur to submit a sealed list of assets. During an earlier hearing on October 9, the children compared their stepmother to “Cinderella’s evil stepmother.”
Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away in London in June following a heart attack. He was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016 and later to Priya Sachdev in 2017.
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