A source revealed that Jennifer Lopez strategically engages in a flirtatious dynamic with Brett to enhance the movie’s appeal, while also enjoying an ego boost. The source explained, “J.Lo is smart enough to know that playing things up for the cameras is only going to benefit the movie, so that’s her primary reason for this flirt-fest with Brett. But more than that, it does boost her ego and so it has that additional bonus.”
The source further noted that after Ben Affleck’s no-makeup selfie in 2024, Lopez finds it safer to indulge in a fictional romance rather than pursue a genuine relationship. “It’s safer for her to have a fake romance at this point than actually put herself out there for real with a partner,” the source admitted, adding that the hype has also been a motivating factor.
Lopez, who has experienced three unsuccessful marriages with Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, and Marc Anthony, had hoped for a lasting relationship with Affleck. However, she filed for divorce from the Oscar-winning actor and director two years after their marriage. The source commented, “It still cuts deep for J.Lo that she and Ben couldn’t make things work.”
According to the source, Lopez genuinely loved Affleck, and no other man has matched his significance in her life. The source also mentioned that her ego was significantly affected, saying, “It doesn’t help that he dumped her or that he seems so much happier without her,” describing it as “the ultimate blow” to Lopez’s self-esteem.
