“You may have proven kindness, dedication, diligence, humility, graciousness of spirit, magnificence in braveness, nice empathy, astonishing expertise, actual poise and true grace…It has been nothing however an honor and a pleasure to work with you,” the message learn. “I solely want I have been fortunate sufficient to be in all of your films.”

Signed, ”With love, respect and gratitude, Ben Affleck.”

He insisted, nonetheless, that they have been nonetheless simply pals. Lopez had been married to dancer Cris Judd, her second husband, since September 2001.

To have crossed that line, Affleck later instructed Self-importance Honest, would’ve gone towards his “elementary code.” However, he defined of their romantic timeline, “It modified when she instructed me she was getting separated. At that time, it turned a chance; doorways have been opened.”

Lopez finalized her divorce from Judd in June 2002.