Ben Affleck to Miss "Unstoppable" Premiere Amidst Divorce from Jennifer Lopez

The celebrity world is bracing for the upcoming premiere of "Unstoppable" at the Toronto International Film Festival, as reports confirm that Ben Affleck will not join Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet. As per sources, this strategic absence is Affleck's way to circumvent a potentially uncomfortable public appearance alongside Lopez, just weeks after she filed for divorce, marking the end of the duo's nearly two-year marriage.

"Unstoppable," a film produced by Affleck and starring Lopez, will debut at the prestigious festival held in Canada next month. While Lopez is set to attend on September 6, inside information shared with "Page Six" of the "New York Post" indicates that Affleck has chosen to avoid the event.

The Hollywood couple, who first ignited their romance in the early 2000s, famously rekindled their relationship in 2021, resulting in two wedding ceremonies in 2022. Yet, Lopez's divorce filing on August 20, 2024—ironically their second wedding anniversary—publicly declared the termination of their union, with documents listing their official separation date as April 26, 2024.

Despite earlier expectations set by film insiders, as mentioned in a "Daily Mail" report, where producers hoped to ally the pair for promotional purposes, their appearance together now seems unlikely. The couple's collaborative film ventures extend beyond "Unstoppable," with Lopez recently completing "Kiss of the Spider Woman," another project backed by Affleck's Artists Equity.

Sources close to Lopez revealed to "PEOPLE" her emotional state following the split, describing her decision to file for divorce as a sorrowful but necessary step forward. Affleck's perceived lack of commitment to the marriage was cited as a contributing factor to the separation, as Lopez felt compelled to prioritize her well-being amidst the fading relationship.

As the film industry and fans alike anticipate the festival premiere, Affleck's decision underscores the complexity of personal and professional intersections - a narrative as compelling off-screen as the drama captured on it.