Sometimes, even the most famous love stories don’t end the way people expect. That’s exactly what’s happened with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, also known as “Bennifer.” After getting married in 2022, their relationship ended just two years later.
Now, the world can’t stop talking about their breakup — but TV host Whoopi Goldberg has officially had enough of the topic.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Honest Reaction
During a recent episode of The View, the hosts discussed Ben Affleck’s interview with GQ magazine, where he opened up about his quiet breakup with J.Lo. Whoopi Goldberg, 69, seemed clearly frustrated when the topic came up again. She sighed deeply after reading the headline and made it clear she didn’t want to keep talking about it.
Joy Behar, one of the co-hosts, added that sometimes people just “grow apart” — something Goldberg agreed with. But Sunny Hostin, another co-host, wasn’t ready to let it go. She said she believed their relationship was “true love.”
To that, Goldberg replied, “You said it was true love. You’re the only one who believed that.” Then, when Hostin insisted there was a real attraction between the two stars, Goldberg, totally over the conversation, dropped her head on the table and rang the show’s famous bell — hoping to end the discussion.
Ben Affleck’s Calm Response
Ben Affleck, 52, explained in his GQ interview that there wasn’t any big drama behind the breakup. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera,” he said. “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives.” He made it clear that their separation was simple and more ordinary than people imagined.
Affleck shared that there wasn’t any one thing that caused the breakup. Instead, it was just a slow and natural ending to a relationship — something many people go through.
Jennifer Lopez Speaks About Her Feelings
On the other hand, Jennifer Lopez, 55, opened up about her emotional struggles during an Interview magazine chat with comedian Nikki Glaser in October 2024. She described feelings of loneliness and sadness after the split, saying, “Being in a relationship doesn’t define me. I can’t be looking for happiness in other people.”
Lopez admitted that she used to think she was a happy person, but deep down, she was still searching for someone to complete her. Now, she says she realizes that happiness has to come from within.
A Quick Recap of Their Love Story
Ben and J.Lo were one of Hollywood’s hottest couples back in the early 2000s. They were even engaged but broke it off in 2004. Nearly 20 years later, they got back together in 2021 and finally tied the knot in July 2022. But things didn’t last. Jennifer filed for divorce in August 2024, and the process was finalised by January 2025.
Why This Breakup Is Making Headlines Again
Even though Affleck says the split was not dramatic, fans and media outlets are still very interested in what happened. Many people believed the couple were meant to be, and now that they’ve broken up, it feels like the end of a fairytale.
But as Whoopi Goldberg rightly pointed out, maybe it’s time to move on. After all, breakups happen — even to celebrities. Not every story has a shocking twist or hidden secret.