Kevin Smith Talks Ben Affleck’s ‘Clerks III’ Cameo: ‘It Was so Blissful’

Kevin Smith knows when he’s been outclassed. Or out-déclassé-d. “When I first started out, I could impress you with bad language,” the 52-year-old director told The Post.

Kevin Smith broke out in a big way when “Clerks” debuted in 1994. His black-and-white comedy about two slacker convenience store employees was filmed on a shoestring budget but was filled with so much heart and clever dialogue that it turned Smith into an indie cinema darling.

Andrew Barker Senior Features Writer The phrase “this one’s for the fans” is usually delivered from a defensive posture. But in the case of “Clerks III,” it’s practically a statement of purpose. Now nearly three decades removed from the microbudget indie that made him one of the most unlikely major auteurs of the 1990s, writer-director-podcaster Kevin Smith has once again returned to the New Jersey Quick Stop where he first staked his claim as a filmmaker, bringing his now-fiftysomething slacker heroes back to confront the listlessness of middle age. But the real focus of “Clerks III” is not really Randal and Dante at all, but rather the film “Clerks” itself, and Smith aims this third installment straight at his diminished but still rabid fanbase, for whom the film remains a touchstone.   

Get the tissues ready. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s “achingly beautiful” wedding vows apparently had guests in tears. Close friend Kevin Smith, who directed the couple in the early aughts rom-com Jersey Girl, said the wedding was “emotional as hell.”

, according to Page Six) didn't follow the rules. At a private ceremony for friends and family at Affleck's home in southern Georgia earlier this month, the couple married for a second time following their intimate Las Vegas wedding in July. Attendees included Ben's BFF in life and cinema, Matt Damon, the couple's children from their previous marriages, and Kevin Smith, who directed Jersey Girl, which Lopez and Affleck appeared in together. The wedding was a lavish event, and Lopez released images of the occasion on her own terms, including photos of of her dresses, each designed by Ralph Lauren. But one of the guests apparently took a video during the wedding and sold it to TMZ. The aforementioned video showed with a new song.

Jennifer Lopez is not amused that one of her wedding guests shared an intimate moment between her and Ben Affleck on their special day. The 53-year-old triple-threat star commented on a fan account in reference to a recent video released on  that showed her serenading Affleck during their wedding reception in Georgia. In the clip, Lopez sings to 50-year-old Affleck what appears to be a new song, with the lyrics, «Can't get enough!» The sweet performance even included backup dancers, and Affleck has a front-row seat and is beaming in the video. «This was taken without permission. Period.

Jennifer Lopez performed a song for Ben Affleck at their Georgia wedding ceremony last weekend, serenading him from the dance floor at the reception. The performance, seen in a video obtained by , features what appears to be an upbeat new song with the repeating hook, «Can't get enough!» J.Lo performs for Affleck with three backup dancers, each in floor-length black dresses. Affleck sits in a chair in front of the group. «I can feel the passion,» the bride sings while synchronizing her movement with the dancers by her side. On Wednesday, filmmaker Kevin Smith told ET the wedding was «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life. «He's never been happier,» Smith said of Affleck, with whom he's longtime friends. «I've seen that dude be happy, but the pure joy that was radiating from his face was absolutely unforgettable.»Smith also remembered the serenade, adding that «Jennifer Lopez sang a song and her mom got onstage and was dancing with her... it was just so sweet to see.» Smith also gushed about the wedding's design, complimenting J.Lo on her vision for the big day.

Clerks III is being released in theaters next month and Kevin Smith celebrated the new film at the L.A. premiere!

"Clerks" director Kevin Smith revealed the secret to how he convinces Hollywood’s biggest celebrities to star in his films.  "I've known people for years. I've been in the business… nearly 30 years," Smith told Fox News Digital at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.

After attending Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding, director Kevin Smith was convinced that true love does exist.  "The wedding as presented, just absolutely beautiful," Smith told Fox News Digital exclusively at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.  "Watching two people who worked so hard to get to that moment close the circle and how clearly in love that they are with one another was inspiring," the "Clerks III" director remarked. Smith was a guest at Lopez and Affleck’s three-day wedding weekend at Affleck's 87-acre Georgia estate.

Kevin Smith is still reeling over Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding.Smith, who was a guest at the couple's star-studded nuptials at Affleck's estate in Georgia over the weekend, spoke to ET's Matt Cohen at the premiere of his new film, , where he called the wedding «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life.«It was absolutely beautiful,» Smith gushed. «She's got impeccable taste, so the whole wedding looked fantastic.

Ben Affleck was feeling all the emotions during his wedding with Jennifer Lopez, giving a very emotional speech while celebrating with their closest friends and family in Georgia, explaining that this was the perfect time for them to tie the knot.“Ben made an impassioned speech professing his love for Jennifer and her kids and said the children are the blessing and gift that happened because they didn’t get married before and that is proof that everything happens for a reason,” a source said to Us Weekly.The couple is currently in Italy celebrating their second honeymoon, as they were photographed at Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como. Filmmaker Kevin Smith, who attended the ceremony and is a close friend of Ben, said that he cried after seeing the couple very much in love at the wedding, explaining that everything was so “goddamn beautiful” and admitted that he “bawled throughout” the ceremony.Jennifer recently shared close-up pictures of her wedding dresses.

Kevin Smith was in his feels watching Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tie the knot!!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding was not just incredibly romantic, but also “overwhelmingly emotional,” as it was revealed by one of the special guests at the ceremony.Filmmaker Kevin Smith, who is a close friend of Ben and worked with him from the start of his career, is revealing some details about the big day, explaining that he cried after seeing the couple celebrating their love.The Hollywood star said that Ben and Jennifer’s special day was so “goddamn beautiful” and admitted that he “bawled throughout” the wedding ceremony.“I can’t share details because it would be theirs to share,” he said, adding that it was “one of the most beautiful events I’ve ever been present for in my life.”Ben’s brother, Casey Affleck, who was not able to attend the wedding, wrote a sweet note for Jennifer. “Welcome to the family.

Kevin Smith is a self-proclaimed «crier.» So, you can imagine what happened at Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding.The director told  that the wedding ceremony proved to be «overwhelmingly emotional» when he, his wife, Jennifer, and a slew of other celebrities descended on Ben's massive estate in Riceboro, Georgia, over the weekend.«F**k, was it one of the most beautiful events I've ever been present for in my life,» he told the outlet. «I can't share details because it would be theirs to share.»Smith added, «I'm a crier. I cry all the time.

So emotional! Kevin Smith couldn’t hold back the tears when he attended Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s Georgia wedding ceremony.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Georgia wedding was so "goddamn beautiful" that guest Kevin Smith "bawled throughout". The 52-year-old comedian and filmmaker - who starred alongside Ben in the likes of 'Chasing Amy' and 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' - quipped that he was not in attendance at the lavish bash at Ben's sprawling mansion at first, however, he later gushed about how "overwhelmingly emotional" the ceremony was. Jason Mewes, who played Jay in 'Jay and Silent Bob', was also there with his wife Jordan Mansanto.

Kevin Smith says he “bawled throughout” Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s wedding at Affleck’s Atlanta area estate.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez celebrating their love with a lavish wedding ceremony over the weekend, it appears that both stars are still on good terms with their former spouses.A source tells ET, «Marc Anthony and Jen Garner have been supportive» of the pair's union, and that there's been «There's been no bad blood or hard feelings as of late.»Affleck and Garner, who split in 2015 but didn't officially file for divorce until 2017, share three children — daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 13, and 10-year-old son Samuel. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez shares 14-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. The source says that, among the former couples, «Their main goal is to always keep their children happy, and they all feel aligned on that.»The source says that «the kids get along well, and Ben's kids love Jen, and Jen's kids adore Ben.»Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in a lavish celebration at the actor's estate in Riceboro, Georgia, on Saturday, one month after marrying in a Las Vegas chapel.