For a lot of the previous yr, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship has been producing headlines, because the standing of their marriage remained unclear for a while. Readability was supplied on that time, nevertheless, when it was reported in August that Lopez filed for divorce after two years of marriage. Since then, plenty of individuals – media pundits and normal commenters alike – have weighed in. One of many newest to take action was Joe Rogan, who took a shot at JLo but additionally shared a tackle high-profile divorces, arrests and extra that hit dwelling.
Joe Rogan spent a portion of a latest installment of his present discussing the general public’s fascination with fame. Joe Rogan and visitor Josh Dubin particularly spoke about how individuals react when a star goes by a tough time. Amid the dialogue, which is on YouTube, Rogan talked about the subject of divorce. The polarizing podcaster shared his ideas on why he believes individuals get pleasure from studying in regards to the dissolution of marriages earlier than name-dropping the “On the Ground” singer:
They adore it when celebrities get divorced: ‘Haha, you are depressing, too.’I discover it fascinating when individuals hold getting married and hold getting divorced. Goddamn, what number of instances can JLo get married earlier than the following man’s like, ‘Hey, I do not know if that is going to work out?’ … You need a diva, good luck. That requires a whole lot of work.
What the media persona alluded to within the quotes above was the truth that JLo has been married a number of instances. Earlier than tying the knot with Ben Affleck in 2022, the multi-hyphenate was additionally married to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd and Marc Anthony at sure factors over time. Whereas the Concern Issue alum’s views have drawn blended responses over time, one may argue that he does make a good level right here. There’s certainly a substantial quantity of curiosity at any time when a star is within the midst of a divorce. To that time, Jennifer Lopez has fended off trolls, who’ve been criticizing her within the aftermath of her determination to file for divorce.
Earlier than making the feedback in regards to the Mom star, Joe Rogan additionally shared his normal tackle why a portion of the general public apparently relishes cases wherein a star is going through backlash or different tough conditions, and he even used P. Diddy’s arrest for example. What Rogan suggests is that folks benefit from seeing celebrities fall in nice half as a result of they’re extremely envious of their existence:
Effectively, individuals prefer it when different individuals’s lives suck, as a result of it makes them not take into consideration the suck of their very own life. That’s why they prefer it when a star falls. P. Diddy will get arrested. As a result of they see these individuals dwelling these lives they will by no means think about, like yachts, Rolls Royces and all that shit. After which they see them get taken down [and are] like, ‘Yeahhh.’ As a result of they had been, you realize, envious. And, additionally, it’s part of our tradition to rejoice wealth in probably the most disgusting and lavish methods, you realize? I imply, what number of social media personalities have emerged, simply all about, ‘Have a look at all of the stuff I’ve? Have a look at all of the issues I’ve? …’ And when these individuals get obtained, individuals adore it.
It must be famous that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck discover themselves in a scenario that’s vastly completely different from that of a star like P. Diddy. (Though, it was thought that Lopez could be roped into Diddy’s drama, given their previous relationship and a authorized scenario from the early 2000s.) Extra not too long ago, it’s been reported that Affleck and Lopez try to navigate their divorce amicably. They’ve even been noticed hanging out with their children collectively on a number of events within the aftermath of the authorized submitting.
Whether or not Joe Rogan’s precise ideas on the the reason why the general public enjoys seeing superstar drama unfold will be debated. Nevertheless, it’s truthful to say that plenty of individuals do have a robust curiosity wherein unflattering moments play out whatever the rationale behind it. On that notice, it stays to be seen how Bennifer’s divorce will proceed to play out and the way society at giant will proceed to touch upon it.