Jennifer Lopez's 'Atlas' co-star intercepts Ben Affleck divorce question on press tour in Mexico

Caroline Thayer
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A reporter put Jennifer Lopez on the spot Wednesday, asking the singer-actress a pointed question about the Ben Affleck divorce rumors while she was doing press for her upcoming film.

Lopez was in Mexico City to promote "Atlas," which she also produced. Sitting on stage with co-star Simu Liu, the duo fielded questions from reporters.

"Your divorce — Ben Affleck — is real? These rumors?" one unidentified individual asked in video posted to social media.

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Jennifer Lopez in a dress with a white top and black skirt smiles on the carpet inset a close up image of JLo at the same event showing off her gorgeous green stone necklace
Jennifer Lopez was asked directly about Ben Affleck divorce rumors while promoting her upcoming film "Atlas" in Mexico City.

Without skipping a beat, Liu interjected. "Okay, we're not doing that," he said. "Thank you so much, I really appreciate it."

Although she initially smiled when the remark was made, Lopez told the reporter, "You know better than that."

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"C'mon. Don't come in here with that energy, please," Liu added.

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Later, Liu praised Lopez for her commitment to diversity: "Jen is a producer on this movie and the reason why I'm here and the reason why Sterling [K. Brown] was in this beautiful movie is because Jen cares. And Jen cares about things like representation and diversity. And she's a boss."

Simu Liu in a green collar shirt stands next to Jennifer Lopez in a sparkly jumpsuit next to Brad Peyton in an orange linen shirt on the carpet
Jennifer Lopez is flanked by her co-stars Simu Liu, left, and Brad Peyton.

Rumors about Affleck and Lopez's relationship have circulated for weeks, speculating that there might be trouble in paradise for the reunited couple, who married two summers ago after reconnecting 17 years after ending their first engagement.

A source close to Lopez recently told Fox News Digital that the couple are "living separately" for the time being.

Jennifer Lopez in a fitted sparkly Schiaparelli dress at the Met Gala
Jennifer Lopez attended the Met Gala alone earlier this month. The previous night, Ben Affleck took heat for his performance at the Tom Brady roast.

Speculation has been fueled by Lopez attending several events solo, beginning in early May when Affleck did not accompany her to the Met Gala. Since Lopez was a co-chair for the event, some fans found it peculiar that the "Gone Girl" actor wasn't there to support his wife.

The previous evening, Affleck attended and took part in the live roast special of Tom Brady, where his performance was slammed.

JLo and Ben Affleck in his black BMW in Los Angeles
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are pictured driving in Los Angeles on May 19.

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Prior to being photographed together on several occasions this past week, Lopez and Affleck hadn't previously been spotted out together in public since March.

Ben Affleck in a Nirvana t-shirt and jacket walks down New York stairs with wife Jennifer Lopez in a large peacoat
Prior to several appearances recently, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hadn't been spotted out together since March.

A representative for Lopez did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.


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