Jennifer Lopez Laughs Off “Ben” Moment During Las Vegas Residency Show — Fans React to Catty Reaction About Ex-Husband Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez proved she can poke fun at her own romantic past during a recent performance at her Las Vegas residency. While performing “Louboutins” on March 23, 2026, the 56-year-old superstar scanned the audience for a lucky fan to bring onstage — only to regret her choice the moment the man revealed his name.
In a clip shared by DeuxMoi on Instagram, Lopez excitedly called out, “Oh yes. Look at this guy. We gon’ take him for everything he’s got.” As the man approached, her dancers playfully interacted with him. When he reached her, she asked his name. He replied: “Ben.”
Lopez’s immediate reaction went viral: “Ben!? Ugh,” she said, furrowing her eyebrows and cocking her head to the side with obvious annoyance. She then burst into loud laughter at the coincidence, guiding the fan under the rope while clearly amused by the awkward moment.
The clip has sparked a wave of reactions from fans. Many praised her for being able to laugh at herself. Comments included:
- “There’s nothing better than laughing at yourself and your misfortunes.”
- “She has PTSD.”
- Others were more critical: “Idk, I think it’s pretty tacky… She wouldn’t be laughing if the roles were reversed.”
Here’s the kicker: The man shared the first name of her most recent ex-husband, Ben Affleck. Lopez and Affleck had a highly publicized on-again, off-again romance that included an engagement in 2004 (which ended), a 2021 reunion, a secret wedding in 2022, and a divorce finalized in January 2025. Despite the split, the pair have remained cordial and have occasionally spent time together with their blended families.
Lopez has been married four times before: to Ojani Noa (1997–1998), Cris Judd (2001–2003), Marc Anthony (2004–2011, with whom she shares 18-year-old twins), and Affleck. She has also dated Sean “Diddy” Combs, Casper Smart, and Alex Rodriguez.
In a recent “Nightline” interview, Lopez told host Juju Chang she is currently single and enjoying it. When asked if she was “dating up a storm,” she replied, “No, I’m not,” and added with a laugh: “God forbid I don’t want to ruin anything. It’s so nice right now. I’m so happy. It’s the best.”
She admitted that being alone used to scare her when she was younger, but now she’s embracing this chapter.
Final Thought Jennifer Lopez turning an awkward “Ben” moment into comedy during her Las Vegas show shows she’s learned to laugh at the chaos of her very public love life. Whether you see it as self-deprecating humor or a little shade, the clip proves J.Lo still knows how to own the stage — and her past.
What do you think — funny moment or a bit tacky? Are you Team J.Lo staying single for now, or do you think she’ll jump back into love soon? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!