Let’s dive into the world of celebrity relationships, where opinions are as abundant as the stars in the sky. Joy Behar, known for her sharp wit and unfiltered commentary, had some thoughts to share about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage. During a recent episode of The View, Joy didn’t shy away from voicing her advice to the "On the Floor" singer amidst their marital challenges.
Behar Weighs In: Keeping It Private
Now, Joy Behar is no stranger to expressing her views, and during the May 17 episode of The View, the 81-year-old TV personality opened up about the headlines swirling around J.Lo and Ben Affleck. She cleverly navigated the conversation, saying, “Not that we want to gossip about people. We don’t, because we’re talking about a friend of the show.” Yet, she couldn’t resist adding, “People are buzzing. That’s all I have to say.”
As the discussion deepened, Joy shared her perspective on public displays of affection, advising caution. “When you go around shouting your love from the rooftops, it gets tricky when things don’t go well,” she said. Her advice? “Keep your mouth shut.” Joy emphasized the importance of keeping personal matters private, especially in the age of social media where everything is under a microscope.
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A Glimpse Into J.Lo and Ben's Recent Moves
For context, Jennifer Lopez, 54, and Ben Affleck, 51, haven’t been spotted together in public for 47 days before In Touch obtained exclusive photos of them attending his son Fin Affleck’s school play in Los Angeles on May 16. This outing occurred after Ben moved out of their home. A source revealed to In Touch on May 15, “Ben already moved out, and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.”
Joy Draws From Personal Experience
Joy Behar wasn’t done yet. As someone who’s been married to her second husband, Steve Janowitz, since 2011, she brought her own relationship into the conversation. “I don’t even tell Steve I love him in public,” she confessed. “I don’t say it in private either, but still.” Joy highlighted the risks of oversharing on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, warning, “Then you get a divorce, and everybody says, ‘Oh, you see!?’”
Not everyone on The View shared Joy’s pessimistic take on Jen and Ben’s marriage. Sunny Hostin jumped in, saying, “They are in love. The world’s on fire. I just know it. What I don’t like is, I know the world is on fire, but true love exists, it’s still here.” Sunny passionately defended their love, urging everyone to stop criticizing it. “They love each other. Stop hating on true love because maybe you don’t have it in your life,” she added.
Support from Another Co-Star
Ana Navarro also came to J.Lo and Ben’s defense. She likened Jennifer Lopez to the legendary Elizabeth Taylor, saying, “Jennifer Lopez is like the Puerto Rican Liz Taylor.” Ana highlighted J.Lo’s romantic nature, noting, “She’s addicted to marriage, to love, to being part of a couple, to romance. She’s wonderful for the marriage industry.”
A Rollercoaster Romance
Jen and Ben’s relationship has been a long and winding road. Their story began in 2002 when they met on the set of the film Gigli. Just months later, they got engaged, but their 2003 wedding was called off, and they officially broke up in 2004. Over a decade later, they rekindled their romance in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022. Ben shares Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, while J. Lo shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
