Affleck and Lopez make first post-divorce appearance at Kiss premiere

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez appeared together on the red carpet at the New York premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman on October 6, marking their first public appearance since their divorce was finalized in January. The former couple smiled, posed for photographs and exchanged warm words at the event for the musical film, which Lopez stars in and helped produce.

On the carpet Affleck praised Lopez’s performance, telling reporters, "Jennifer is incredible in this movie." Lopez, who introduced the screening, singled out Affleck and his production company, Artist Equity, saying, "Thank you, Ben, this movie wouldn't have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity." Photographers captured moments of the two leaning in and speaking quietly on the carpet, and Lopez brought her 17 year old twins, Max and Emme, to the premiere.

Kiss of the Spider Woman, which opened in theaters on October 10, features Lopez in the title role and has drawn early awards attention. Affleck served as an executive producer through Artist Equity and publicly described casting Lopez as an obvious choice, saying the part was exactly the kind of role she had dreamed of. Lopez has said the project was a...