'The Most Divorced Photoshoot of All Time': New Photos of Ben Affleck for GQ Sparked Discussions

Ben Affleck has been trying to move forward with his life after his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez. However, a recent photoshoot reignited public chatter, with netizens reflecting on his past and commenting on his appearance.

For its latest cover story, GQ featured Ben Affleck in a photoshoot, capturing both still images and video. The magazine shared the visuals along with quotes from the interview on Instagram. The post quickly drew attention and sparked online commentary.

On TikTok, GQ posted a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot, photographed by Gregory Harris. The visuals prompted a range of reactions, with one viewer stating, "Handsome but also the most divorced photoshoot of all time."

Some footage showed the actor seated on a chair outside while wearing sunglasses. He was also dressed in a green sweater, gray slacks, red socks, and brown shoes as he posed.

Another user, sharing a GIF of Affleck rolling his eyes, asked, "Why does this feel like an SNL skit? I'm waiting for the punchline." Meanwhile, another netizen questioned, "What's going on, his not looking good no more. Jenifer what do you do to him? [sic]," and another added, "..How thing are looking up post JLO divorce😂.[sic]"

Videos showed the star relaxing at a swimming pool, dressed in a white robe and sunglasses. He appeared contemplative as he looked around and the camera zoomed in on his face.

Someone else shared, "There was a comment about Ben Affleck that has stayed with me ever since I saw it - 'I've never seen a picture of him where he doesn't look devastatingly forlorn' and now every picture I see about him I think of that immediately."

Turning the conversation toward his divorce, another user remarked, "He's such an annoying divorced Leo," while someone else commented, "I like Ben but he really is a complex guy …"

Trying to offer a more uplifting take, one netizen wrote, "This is pure class! The perfect balance between elegance and confidence. 👌🔥," and another praised the shoot by saying, "[The] whole carousel is incredible 🤤 everyone nailed this."

One shot, saw Affleck stepping out of a luxury drop-top car dressed in white shorts, a matching top, socks, and sneakers. His sunglasses protected him from the sun as he showed off his look.

Despite the scrutiny, Affleck appears unfazed, focusing on work and embracing a new chapter in his life.

Affleck, who is approaching nearly 30 continuous years in the entertainment industry, also gave an extensive interview about his life. The two-time Academy Award winner seemed in tune with the criticism he got online as he acknowledged how fame inevitably invites media scrutiny.

Without giving away the full interview GQ did with him, the publication revealed how Affleck saw his life as a celebrity and how he tackled it. The actor explained being famous meant, "You became a character in that soap opera."

The star added, "You don't write it, you don't direct it, you don't even know you're in it, but you are." Although he's been in the spotlight lately due to his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, he admitted, "My life is actually pretty drama-free."

The star further explained, "And so even if I have the same events that people have— I'm sure in your mind you're thinking, 'Oh, well, you just got divorced. That's not drama-free.'"

He continued, "And I understand that instinct, but all of this is pretty adult and for all the sensational stuff that gets written, if somebody sat down and talked to me about it, and I said, 'Well, this is really the experience,' their eyes would glaze over with boredom."

As previously reported, in a rare and reflective moment, the actor shared new insight about the ending of his high-profile marriage to Lopez in this April issue of GQ.

He broke his silence about his recent divorce, offering a calm but revealing look at how their differences affected their relationship. He also explained why his private nature may have clashed with the singer's more open approach to fame.

The Oscar-winning actor spoke candidly about how the dynamic between private and public life played a role in their split. While Lopez featured deeply personal moments in her 2024 documentary, "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," Affleck said that kind of vulnerability on camera did not come as naturally to him.

The film follows Lopez as she produces a new album, reflecting on her two-decade journey to self-love. Affleck's reactions in the documentary sparked questions about his comfort level with their relationship being in the public eye.

When asked about it in the interview, Affleck acknowledged that their personalities shaped the way they dealt with fame. He admitted that he often preferred privacy, while Lopez was more comfortable sharing aspects of their life through her art.

"My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers. As happens in relationships, you don’t always have the same attitude towards these things," the actor added.

However, he also explained that if he was going to be part of the documentary, he wanted to approach it honestly and in a way he found meaningful. Additionally, he reflected on what it meant to be in a relationship with someone whose life and career demand public attention, comparing it to marrying a ship captain and then objecting to life at sea.

Despite the differences in how they handled their celebrity, Affleck stressed that the breakup should not be seen as the result of drama or scandal. "But honestly, like I said, the truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would be interesting," he said.

Affleck emphasized that there was no single defining moment that led to their split. "Yeah, there's no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue. The truth is, when you talk to somebody, 'Hey, what happened?' Well, there is no: 'This is what happened.' It's just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do," he continued.

Furthermore, Affleck said it felt like being in someone's therapy, the kind you stop paying attention to after a while. He explained he didn't want to share all the details because it felt too personal and embarrassing.

However, even as he touched on personal challenges, the actor made it clear that his feelings for Lopez remain sincere. "This is somebody I have a lot of respect for," he said. Their story, once viewed as a Hollywood fairytale, may not have had the happy ending fans hoped for, but Ben Affleck's comments point to a quiet, mutual parting.

As reported previously, the actor and the singer's divorce was finalized in early 2025, months after their original separation. Lopez got to keep a prized possession, which sparked debate among fans, some insisting she return it.

Lopez was able to retain a stunning green diamond ring, valued at over $5 million, as per the divorce documents. The 8.5-carat radiant-cut gemstone is elegantly complemented by two half-moon diamonds on either side and mounted on a sleek platinum band.

It included an engraved message from Affleck, reading, "not.going.anywhere." When she got engaged to the "Pearl Harbor" star, Lopez revealed in her newsletter that the green diamond held special meaning for her. "Green has always been my lucky color and now, for sure, it always will be," she penned.

However, while the ring holds sentimental value for Jennifer Lopez, some fans have questioned why she would want to keep it, with others outright demanding that she return it.

One commenter wondered aloud, "Why would anyone want something that will be a reminder of their failure? Failure not once but twice!" A user with a similar sentiment wrote, "Why would you want to keep a ring from someone who doesn't want anything to do with you? Kind of embarrassing."

One fan speculated about Affleck's feelings, "He probably doesn't want it back." Some fans didn't hold back, labeling the ring as a "Sad consolation prize. Her ego drove that man away." Another fan chipped in with a more direct opinion, "I don't think she deserves to keep it 🙂‍↔️"

Some believed the ring rightfully belonged to Affleck, with one stating, "She broke the commitment - it should be returned to Affleck." A user with similar beliefs called her out, "Give it back gold digger. Go buy one of your own! How many do you have now?"

This comment was made in reference to another of Lopez's engagements, where it was reported that she retained the $1.8 million engagement ring from Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), a former professional baseball player. The couple, who got engaged in March 2019, called off their engagement in early 2021, and Lopez was said to still have the ring following their breakup.

In the discussion about Affleck's engagement ring to Lopez, some fans sided with the actress. One fan offered a different perspective, "You don't give a engagement [sic] ring back after you've been married. He gave it to her and they got married." Another commenter sided with these views, admitting, "I would keep it too."

When Lopez got engaged and was given the precious ring in her favorite color, a diamond expert explained that natural green diamonds are extremely rare and among the most challenging to cut.

The expert shared that crafting a diamond of that caliber could have taken a year or more of planning and cutting to achieve the ideal reflection of color and cut. They also noted that the value of the gem is expected to significantly increase over time.

Lopez was excited to rekindle her romance with Affleck, and her happiness was evident when she announced that they were engaged in 2022. The exes were previously engaged in 2004, and at that time, Ben Affleck proposed with a 6-carat radiant-cut pink diamond ring from Harry Winston.

So, with the second engagement, the "Shotgun Wedding" star said she and Affleck were lucky to get a "second chance at true love."

Now, Lopez gets to keep the ring as well as other items, as per court documents, which reveal that Affleck has formally waived any claim to Lopez's belongings, including "clothing, jewelry, and miscellaneous personal effects in her possession, custody, or control."

This marks the culmination of Lopez's reported filing for divorce on August 20, 2024, which coincided with their Georgia wedding anniversary, adding a bittersweet layer to their split.

In a surprising move, Lopez had filed the divorce documents without a lawyer. This approach, known as filing "pro per," suggested she wanted to handle the process independently. She also waived her right to spousal support and asked that the court deny Affleck any support as well.

TMZ also reported that the divorce documents showed Lopez and Affleck did not have a prenuptial agreement. Despite their previous marriages and significant wealth, they didn't protect their finances.

As a result, any earnings or profits made during the couple's nearly two years of marriage were to be treated as community property. A legal source had clarified this matter.

Marilyn Chinitz, a divorce lawyer at Blank Rome LLP, commented that Lopez's decision to proceed with the divorce, even without legal representation, sent a clear message of determination, calling it her "real statement" of moving forward.

She also stated that it would be "extremely unusual" for the couple not to have a prenuptial agreement. The only time that you see people not having a prenup is when they've put most of their assets in trust for their children, and those trusts have been established and they wouldn't be part of the community [property]," Chinitz explained.

After the bittersweet anniversary timing and an independent filing from Lopez, all legal details have been settled. The exes' nearly two years of marriage have come to an end. As they move forward separately, the couple has cleared the path for a fresh start.