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**Jennifer Lopez Sparks Romance with Brett Goldstein Amid Divorce Recovery, Ex-Husband Ben Affleck Voices Concerns**

**DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – [City, State] –** Jennifer Lopez, fresh off her recent divorce from Ben Affleck, is reportedly finding solace and moving on with “Ted Lasso” star Brett Goldstein. Sources say the pair were seen getting cozy at a wrap party in the Dominican Republic for their upcoming rom-com, “Office Romance,” after Goldstein had previously expressed admiration for Lopez in public interviews.

While Lopez’s inner circle is allegedly pleased to see her finding new happiness, Affleck is said to harbor concerns about the burgeoning relationship. According to a source speaking to Radar Online, Affleck is wary of Goldstein’s ability to meet Lopez’s demanding expectations.

“He thinks Brett should get out of it if he knows what’s good for him,” the source claimed, adding that Affleck believes Goldstein is “too swept up” to see what he’s getting into. The source added, “Jennifer is hard on guys and Ben can testify to that.”

Affleck is allegedly relieved that Lopez is focused on something new, but also anticipates that the relationship won’t last. “He feels sorry for Brett – he can tell he’s a nice, unassuming character who will be chewed up and spit out,” the insider stated. “[Jennifer] wants her men to conform to her over-the-top lifestyle and meet her standards of perfection, and that’s an impossible thing to ask of anyone. Ben couldn’t do it.”

Lopez and Affleck’s relationship has been a topic of public fascination for over two decades. They initially dated in 2002, becoming engaged before calling it off in 2004. Both went on to marry other people – Affleck to Jennifer Garner and Lopez to Mark Anthony – before rekindling their romance in 2021 and marrying in 2022. Lopez filed for divorce in 2024 after two years of marriage.

As Lopez embarks on this new chapter, all eyes are on whether Goldstein can navigate the complexities of a relationship with the superstar.

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