Ben Affleck Admits His Children Seeing The ‘Sad Affleck’ Memes Online Was ‘Really Tough’

George Clooney thinks that Ben Affleck deserves to win his third Academy Award this year.

directed Affleck, 49, in the Amazon Prime feature “The Tender Bar” and recently discussed why Affleck “deserves” more award nominations for his career. “I have to say the thing that’s so cool about that is Ben really showed up, and he stuck his neck out, and yes, he’s gotten a SAG award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Jennifer Garner, 49, have “become close.” As Ben Affleck‘s romance with the “Let’s Get Loud” hitmaker heats up, J.Lo’s relationship with the Batman star’s ex is “better” than ever. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with a few sources close to the stars who revealed how the two Jen’s are getting along.

“The Batman” begins with him almost passing on the project altogether. When Reeves was originally offered the chance to meet with Warners about directing “The Batman,” the film had an existing script co-written by Ben Affleck – one that Reeves now admits he wasn’t too fond of tackling himself, despite calling it a “totally valid” take on a new Batman movie.Speaking with Esquire, Reeves relayed his initial conversations with Warner Bros.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship has gone from strength to strength since they rekindled their romance back in April 2021.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tour $85m mansion – complete with boxing ringLast year, they dropped a huge hint that they are ready to take their relationship up a gear after they were spotted eyeing up a $65million mansion on Billionaire's Row in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. The couple were photographed driving out of the gated 31,5000 square-foot mega-mansion in July after touring the eight-bedroom abode.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez celebrates 52nd birthday with Ben AffleckIn photos obtained by the NYP, fans were able to get a peek inside the property, which comes with some very unusual features.Alongside 12 bathrooms, a four-lane bowling alley, a golf simulator, and a bar, the home also has its very own medical suite complete with dental offices and an operating room.MORE: Jennifer Garner thanks fans in emotional video as Bennifer go Instagram officialMORE: Jennifer Lopez breaks silence in first interview since Ben Affleck romanceIf that wasn't enough, there is a hair salon, movie theatre, wine cellar with tasting room, an indoor pool, and a spa with a steam shower. Talk about luxury! Ben and Jennifer reportedly toured three impressive homesThe house is decorated in shades of white and beige with almost floor-to-ceiling windows letting in plenty of natural light.

Ben Affleck checks out some filming locations on Sunday (January 23) in Van Nuys, Calif.

reunion broke the internet months ago, especially since it was so soon after JLO’s split with Alex Rodriguez. But could the two A-listers end up getting engaged again?Ben Affleck and JLO were the "it" couple during the early 2000’s, constantly being photographed by paparazzi and making headlines. But after starring in some movies together, their engagement was eventually broken off.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s love is still real!«Jen and Ben are doing great. Ben's interview with Howard Stern didn't really put too much of a strain on their relationship. They understand that things like this happen sometimes, and words can get misconstrued,” a source tells ET about the couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021. “They are madly in love and Jen totally has Ben's back, which is why she wanted to make her support and stance known publicly.

If he hasn’t already made it abundantly clear, Ben Affleck is mincing no words about his unhappiness with the “Justice League” experience and his desire to step away from superhero and franchise films for a long time. And in a new interview with EW, where he’s discussing things with his pal, Matt Damon, Affleck continues to explain why he doesn’t think he’ll return to that sort of big-budget, franchise filmmaking in the future.

It’s not a surprise that Kevin Smith pitched an idea for a “Superman” film back in the ‘90s. The filmmaker has talked about his meetings with producer Jon Peters at length about just how crazy the version of ‘Superman’ was that Warner Bros.

A difficult time. Following Ben Affleck’s brief tenure as Batman, he has since opened up about why that filming was such a “bad” experience thanks to the timing of his breakup from ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

Ben Affleck has been pretty much adamant that he’s done with the Bruce Wayne/Batman role and recently told us he was “done” with IP roles. While hardcore fans to move goalposts and insist that he could still stay, again, just this week, he said that his cameo in “The Flash,” which had already been teed up as a goodbye to the character, would be a “nice finish” for the role.

After the news was released about Michael Keaton continuing to play Batman in the upcoming “Batgirl” film after he returns in “The Flash,” it is clear that Ben Affleck’s days as the Caped Crusader are coming to a close. And in a new interview with the Herald Sun, the actor essentially confirms that and thinks his return as Batman in “The Flash” is the perfect end to what has been a controversial run as the character.

Jennifer Lopez subtly gave Ben Affleck a shout-out in her latest post.The star may not share many photos of her and the actor, but she showed him some love by drinking out a «B» coffee mug. While J.Lo was all cozy and posing in a white Aritzia puffer jacket, she held onto a white with black mug that included her Affleck's first initial.«Cozy morning in my Super Puff,» she wrote in part, adding how much she loved the outerwear.

Ben Affleck enjoyed some time with his mother Chris Anne Boldt before Christmas. The actor, 49, and his 16-year-old daughter Violet Affleck were seen saying goodbye to Chris in the driveway of his Brentwood area home on Thursday, Dec. 23. Chris rolled a small hardshell silver suitcase over to a vehicle as she stayed bundled up in a thin beige colored puffer jacket, gray sweatpants and blue sneakres as she hugged and kissed her eldest grandchild.

Jennifer Lopez wants Ben Affleck by her side at all times, even if he’s not there, physically.On Wednesday, December 22, the singer posted a couple photos to Instagram that prove her rekindled romance with her former fiancé is always on her mind. A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)In the pics, JLo few posed in her new white puffer jacket, wearing a comfy, monochromatic outfit with a longsleeve tee and white sweats to match.