Ben Affleck Gets Awkward Shoutout From Mindy Kaling At DNC Amid Divorce News With Jennifer Lopez

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As a dedicated follower who has seen my fair share of Hollywood drama, I must say, the split between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is a heartbreaker. Their love story had all the makings of a blockbuster film – glamour, romance, and intrigue. However, it seems that even the best scripts sometimes have unexpected plot twists.

Recently, the media has been abuzz with news about the captivating and scandalous duo of Hollywood, Jennifer Lopez, often referred to as JLo, and actor Ben Affleck. Despite their immense stardom and successful careers in entertainment, they have consistently grabbed attention for their private lives.

The marriage that had been making headlines since May 2024 due to reports of problems, has officially ended. On August 20, 2024, JLo filed for divorce, marking the end of their two-year relationship. Their separation is said to have occurred on April 26, 2024.

Meanwhile, although Ben Affleck has not issued any public comments so far, reports from Daily Mail suggest that his personal issues came to light in a significant manner on August 21, 2024. This was when actress Mindy Kaling brought attention to him during her speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Similar to Affleck, Kaling hails from Massachusetts and showcased her hometown pride as the host of the third day of the DNC. Exclaiming affectionately, she declared, “I adore you, Massachusetts!” She joked that everyone tends to criticize Massachusetts, but they simply don’t understand its charm. Expressing support for local sports teams, she cheered for the Red Sox and Jayson Tatum. Additionally, she encouraged Ben Affleck to persevere and acknowledged Dunkin’ Donuts as the best coffee in the world.

Apart from making people laugh, the comedian also endorsed Affleck’s fondness for another well-known Massachusetts icon, remarking, “Dunkin’ Donuts serves the finest coffee on earth!” This is in reference to Affleck’s known affinity for Dunkin’ Donuts.

Apart from his acting roles, the actor was featured in an advertisement for the franchise that was broadcasted during the Super Bowl, which had earlier aired. This commercial included a 2020 image of him accidentally spilling a coffee order, which later gained popularity and transformed into a well-known internet meme.

As reported by BuzzFeed, he has shared that his preferred order at the chain restaurant would be an iced coffee with almond milk and two sugar packets, occasionally requesting artificial sweetener like Splenda as well.

 

Speaking about the development of his affection for the franchise, the actor attributed it to his teenage years, where they often spent time enjoying snacks like munchkins or drinks such as coffee with their friends.

Additionally, Mindy wasn’t the only host at the convention; Kerry Washington, Ana Navarro, and Tony Goldwyn also took turns hosting. This Democratic National Convention, held from August 19th to the 22nd, attracted approximately 50,000 attendees. The central theme of the event was “For the People, For Our Future.”

During this time, it seems Jennifer Lopez was attempting to save her marriage with Ben Affleck. However, sources say Affleck didn’t reciprocate these efforts. On August 20, the singer filed for divorce from the actor, signaling an end to their two-year union. A source told People that she felt it was best to move forward after acknowledging that “it’s time.”

Instead of hiring a lawyer, the actress decided to handle her own divorce proceedings, a method called representing oneself, or “pro se.” PEOPLE speculates that she chose this route to wrap up this phase of her life swiftly, possibly due to personal reasons.

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2024-08-22 16:52