Jennifer Lopez stunned the Today audience with a sharp, playful comeback to a tactless divorce question, turning the tables on Craig Melvin in unforgettable fashion. .QN

Jennifer Lopez, the Golden Globe–nominated actress and singer, is currently promoting her latest musical film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, a project on which her ex-husband Ben Affleck serves as executive producer. However, rather than focusing on her personal life, Lopez wants to emphasize her professional work and artistic journey.

On October 6, Lopez appeared on the Today show, where she was interviewed by Craig Melvin about her role in the film and Affleck’s involvement. Initially, the conversation centered on the movie, but Melvin quickly steered the topic toward her personal life by mentioning Affleck, saying, “But I read that your ex is an executive producer on this film.”

Jennifer responded candidly, “If it weren’t for Ben, the movie wouldn’t have happened. And I will always give him that credit.” When asked about her attitude toward the divorce, she added, “Yeah, things happen, and you have to keep going.” Lopez laughed at the question while simultaneously giving credit to her ex-husband.

However, when Melvin pressed further about filming the movie amid her divorce, Lopez immediately cut him off, saying with a playful tone, “There you go! Look at this guy!” Her wit and confidence surprised the audience and made it clear that she wanted to focus on her work and art, not personal scandal.

The film itself seems to have helped Lopez navigate a difficult period in her personal life. She shared, “It’s funny, the movie is about escapism. It shows how movies and art save us during the hardest times in our lives. Being part of this project was a dream come true and really helped me get through a challenging moment in my personal life.”

Lopez also spoke about her next steps: “After filming, I took some time off, and now we’re back. I’m really excited for everyone to see this film. It’s a beautiful story about love.” When Melvin noted that the project seemed to have helped her, Lopez agreed enthusiastically: “It did, it did!”

The A-list couple first met in 2002 and began dating. After ending their engagement in 2004, both pursued other relationships and started families of their own. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a second celebration in Georgia with friends and family a month later. However, two years later, they split due to “irreconcilable differences” and finalized their divorce in February.