Jennifer Lopez Protective Over Her 'Sacred' Second Chance With Ben

In a recent interview, Lopez gushed about her rekindled romance with her former fiance, Ben Affleck.

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Lopez is "happy and proud" to be with Affleck and called their relationship a beautiful love story.

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The "Marry Me" actress wants to keep their love safe, adding, "We hold it sacred."

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Affleck also expressed that he feels lucky and their relationship is beautiful to him.

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"The Tender Bar" actor praised Lopez for inspiring women of color with her work ethic.

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Affleck said he could only "stand by and admire" his girlfriend's worldly impact with respect.

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The 49-year-old told Howard Stern he would still be an alcohol addict with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

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Internet users shamed Affleck for playing the victim after allegedly cheating on the mother-of-three with their nanny.

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Lopez clarified that she is not disappointed with the "Daredevil" actor and fully respects him.

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