How did Jennifer Lopez help Ben Affleck with his new movie AIR?
Ahead of AIR's release, Ben Affleck is opening up about the film's acting and direction. AIR's storyline focuses on the game-changing partnership between Nike's basketball division and then-artist Michael Jordan. This partnership spawned the Air Jordan brand that completely revolutionized the sports industry as well as contemporary fashion. AIR's ensemble cast includes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Marlon Wayans, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman and Chris Messina. Here's what Affleck had to say about his brilliant wife, Jennifer Lopez.
Ben Affleck on Jennifer Lopez
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck opened up about how his brilliant wife Jennifer Lopez helped him with the movie. Affleck said his wife helped him talk about one of the reasons Jordan was so meaningful because style and culture in America is largely driven by black culture. Ben Affleck said, 'She is incredibly knowledgeable about how fashion evolves through culture as a confluence of music, sports, entertainment and dance'.
The AIR actor further stated that historical fashion, dance and music of black culture have been copied, stolen and remarketed over the years. At this time, Nike, a white-owned organization, had to start doing business with African American athletes in terms of identity affiliation. Affleck concluded by saying that Nike represents Michael Jordan and values who he is. This meaning can never be overstated.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Lopez and Affleck previously became internet memes when their awkward Grammy encounter went viral. The Akashvani actor recently said that it is just a husband-wife thing and there is no tension. Witnesses also said that the couple was lovey dovey during the glittering event and there was no bickering or awkwardness.