Jennifer Lopez is set to break new ground with her upcoming documentary, “This is Me…Now,” where she opens up about her romantic relationship with husband Ben Affleck. Despite facing skepticism and lack of support for the project, Lopez recently spoke to Variety, shedding light on why she felt compelled to share this intimate aspect of her life.
In her conversation with Variety, Lopez emphasized the importance of artists following their hearts, acknowledging that not everyone may have seen her idea to document her relationship with Affleck as the best one. She explained, “As artists, we have to follow our heart, and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it.”
Lopez and Affleck, both veterans in the entertainment industry, shared concerns about media scrutiny, revealing that they both have experienced a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the intense public gaze on their lives. Despite this, Lopez asserted, “We’re older now. We’re wiser. We also know what’s important, what’s really important in life, and it’s not so much what other people think. It’s about being true to who you are.”
Describing the documentary, Lopez invited viewers to understand it as a “musical experience.” She teased that the project incorporates elements of music, visuals, and a genuine lived experience, emphasizing that one needs to see and experience it to truly grasp its essence.
In addition to the documentary, Jennifer Lopez is gearing up for a significant milestone— the 20th anniversary of her album “This Is Me…Then.” To mark the occasion, she plans to release both a new album and the movie “This is Me…Now” on February 16, 2024.
For those unfamiliar with the couple’s history, Lopez and Affleck were an item in the early 2000s, eventually calling off their wedding in 2003. However, their love story took an unexpected turn in 2021 when they rekindled their romance and decided to tie the knot in Las Vegas in 2022.
Jennifer Lopez’s decision to share her romantic journey with Ben Affleck in the documentary “This is Me…Now” reflects her commitment to authenticity and self-expression as an artist. As she prepares to unveil this unique “musical experience,” fans eagerly anticipate gaining deeper insights into the iconic couple’s relationship, marking a poignant moment in Lopez’s career and personal life.
