Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship is criticised by Jane Fonda, saying it “feels too much.”

A Friend’s Concerns: Jane Fonda’s Criticism

What’s a friend if they don’t look out for you and provide the occasional criticism of your relationships?

Fonda’s Concerns Revealed

While the world has loved seeing Jennifer Lopez reunite with Ben Affleck, her friend Jane Fonda has voiced some concerns. The 86-year-old actress has no problem sharing just how she feels about Lopez getting back with Affleck.

Long-Standing Friendship

The unlikely pair first became friends when they starred opposite each other in the 2005 film Monster-in-Law. Since then, they have remained close. Lopez even tapped Fonda to appear in her new documentary: This Is Me Now: A Love Story.

Voicing Concerns

In the film, Fonda shares two concerns she has with the husband and wife team. According to Variety, Fonda explained to Lopez, “I want you to know that I don’t entirely know why, but I feel invested in you and Ben, and I really want this to work. However, this is my concern. Like, it feels too much like you’re trying to prove something instead of just living it. You know, every other photograph is the two of you kissing and the two of you hugging.” Lopez laughed off the comment, saying, “That’s just us living our life.”

Worries at the Grammys

Fonda also expressed concern after seeing photos of Affleck at the 2023 Grammys, saying she was “real scared.” She added, “I got real scared, you know, with all that s-it about the Grammys and he looks unhappy and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God, what’s happening.’” Lopez assured Fonda “nothing” was wrong with her relationship, explaining that Affleck was simply “like, ‘I’ve become the symbol of the beleaguered man.’”

Importance of Presentation

Despite her critiques, Fonda added she believed “everyone in the entire world is pulling for this relationship and this love.” She emphasized that the way the couple presents their relationship is “so important.” Fonda suggested it should be handled in a way that doesn’t overly flaunt it, to avoid creating criticism or resentment.