Whoopi Goldberg Can’t Handle Talking About J.Lo And Ben Affleck's Divorce

Let’s be real, sometimes celebrity drama can feel like it’s everywhere, and that’s exactly how Whoopi Goldberg feels. The beloved cohost of 'The View' had a dramatic reaction when the topic of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce came up during an episode on March 27. You know Whoopi—she doesn’t mince words, and she didn’t hold back this time either.

Ben Affleck Opens Up About the Split

During the episode, the cohosts discussed Ben Affleck’s recent interview with GQ, where he finally broke his silence about the split from Jennifer Lopez. At 55 years old, Ben made it crystal clear that there was “no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue” involved in their divorce. He wanted to set the record straight and let the world know that their separation was simply about two people figuring out their lives. No drama, no hidden secrets—just plain old life stuff.

What Ben Really Thinks About Breakups

Ben went on to explain that people often look for a juicy story or some big scandal when celebrities break up. But the truth is, according to the Batman actor, breakups are usually much more ordinary than people might think. “The truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would be interested in,” he told GQ. Translation: Sometimes relationships just don’t work out, and that’s okay.

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Whoopi’s Take on Love and Divorce

Joy Behar chimed in, saying that sometimes people just grow apart, and Whoopi, at 69 years old, wholeheartedly agreed. But their cohost Sunny Hostin had a different take, suggesting that she thought this was supposed to be true love between Ben and J.Lo. Whoopi wasn’t having it. She shot back, telling Sunny, “You said it was true love. You’re the only one who believed that.”

Sara Haines added her two cents, saying she believed there was real attraction between the couple. Sunny doubled down on her belief that there might have been true love at one point, but something happened. That’s when Whoopi had enough. She dramatically collapsed onto the table, ringing a bell that was conveniently placed nearby. Sara, 47, couldn’t help but playfully comfort her as she laid there in mock defeat.

Ben and J.Lo’s Love Story

Ben, 52, and Jennifer rekindled their romance in 2021, almost two decades after they called off their engagement. They tied the knot in July 2022, but unfortunately, things didn’t last. Jennifer filed for divorce in August 2024, and it was finalized in January. In reflecting on the split, Ben said, “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.”

As you get older, Ben admitted, there’s usually not one big event that causes a breakup. It’s more like a couple’s therapy session, and honestly, who wants to sit through someone else’s therapy session? “It feels more vulnerable, and frankly, it’s embarrassing,” he confessed.

J.Lo’s Perspective on Love and Life

J. Lo also opened up about their divorce, sharing some of the challenges she’s faced in her love life. In a chat with Nikki Glaser for Interview magazine in October 2024, she revealed that breakups can feel lonely and scary. But through it all, she’s learned that being in a relationship doesn’t define her. “I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself,” she said. It’s a powerful lesson, and one that many of us can relate to.