At the 81st Golden Globes on January 7, acclaimed actress and singer Jennifer Lopez found herself answering a personal question about her marriage to actor Ben Affleck. The question, which many perceived as intrusive, asked how Lopez knew her recent marriage would be her last, given her past divorce history.

Lopez, aged 54, replied with equanimity, stating, “When they say you know, you know. And other times, when you didn’t know, you also didn’t know.” She expanded on her approach to personal and professional commitments, emphasizing her resolution to enter each one with positive intentions.

The interviewer, Variety reporter Marc Malkin, continued to delve into her private life, asking about Affleck’s thoughts on how Lopez portrays their marriage in her career. Lopez defended their relationship and touted Affleck as her “biggest fan and biggest supporter.”

However, the interview provoked a wave of criticism from viewers and fans, many of whom expressed their discomfort with the line of questioning. Comments under the shared video and social media platforms labeled the interview as “embarrassing,” “awkward,” and “inappropriately rude,” suggesting that questions about her professional pursuits would have been more fitting and respectful.

Lopez carried herself with poise throughout the interview. She dazzled on the red carpet in an eye-catching bubblegum pink gown with oversized rosette sleeves, her hairstyle reminiscent of Old Hollywood elegance. This appearance followed her recent marriage to Ben Affleck, 51, a relationship that has garnered much public attention.

Lopez has been married four times. Her first husband was Ojani Noa, a waiter from Miami, Florida, with whom she was married for 11 months from February 1997. She then married backup dancer Cris Judd in September 2001, a marriage that ended in January 2003. In June 2004, she married singer Marc Anthony and they had twins in 2008, before divorcing in 2014.

Lopez and Affleck, collectively known as “Bennifer,” initially attracted media attention in the early 2000s. They called off their wedding in September 2003 and separated in January 2004. Following her split with Alex Rodriguez in April 2021, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship. They were engaged in April 2022 and married in a small Las Vegas, Nevada ceremony in July, with a formal wedding following in August at Affleck’s estate in Georgia.

Fans and observers have widely praised Lopez’s response and demeanor at the Golden Globes. Her ability to address a direct personal question with such composure is seen as a testament to her professionalism and grace.