Kaylah Walton
As Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez gear up for a divorce after two years of marriage, tensions rise among friends and family as they prepare for what could be a tumultuous and messy separation ahead.
Anticipating a significant loss on their Beverly Hills mansion, valued at $25 million, due to Ben Affleck’s infrequent presence in 2024 and the absence of a prenuptial agreement, dividing their substantial assets could prove to be a complex and drawn-out process for the estranged couple. Adding to the strain, a relative of Affleck has created a viral TikTok video that is likely to add fuel to the already simmering tensions.
Jennifer Affleck Claims Title as the New “Jenny from the Block”
Jennifer Affleck, a 25-year-old social media influencer and a cousin of Ben through marriage to Zac Affleck (Ben’s first cousin once removed), recently posted a 25-second TikTok video over the Labor Day weekend where she declared herself the new “Jenny from the Block,” a title long associated with Jennifer Lopez following her hit 2002 single of the same name.
In the TikTok clip, Jennifer is seen getting her hair styled by Jessi Ngatikaura, her co-star on the Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The video features the song “Jenny from the Block” as its soundtrack, which sparked backlash in the comment section on TikTok. Viewers criticized her song choice as “diabolical” in light of the context and labeled Jennifer as a “poser” who should be embarrassed for trying to emulate JLo.
Amid rumors about his dating life, with Ben Affleck refuting claims of a relationship with actress Kick Kennedy, the involvement of a distant relative fanning the flames might not be ideal for the “Argo” star. Nevertheless, the 52-year-old will have to endure the public scrutiny as he navigates his divorce from Lopez, expecting to face additional reactions and media coverage in the days to come.
