Ben Affleck's Longtime Friend Kevin Smith Praises Him During Divorce: 'Just Right'

Ben Affleck's Longtime Friend Kevin Smith Praises Him During Divorce: 'Just Right'

Whatever one may think of Ben Affleck, he certainly has many loyal friends.

His friend Kevin Smith reiterated his deep admiration for Affleck amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

“I've always adored him,” Smith explained to People, adding that the Gone Girl star is “a true commodity.”

Smith also went on to say that it is a shame that most people judge Affleck based on his love life instead of his core persona.

“I know everyone knows his personal life from the outside, but I wish people could spend a day with him and get to know him as well as I know [friend and collaborator] Jason Mewes knows him,” the “Clerks” director continued. [Just like another great father, Jason Mewes.

This is the second time in just a few days that Smith has spoken about how much he loves Affleck, calling him “one of my favorite people on the planet” in an interview with “People” last week.

In that interview, he also explained that he had not contacted Affleck during the divorce because, quote, “it is very threatening.”

He explained that He would be like, 'Oh my God, loose-lipped Kevin Smith,'” explaining that he called himself Affleck's ”most untrustworthy friend on the planet.”

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on August 20 after two years of marriage and months of speculation that a separation was imminent.

The former couple reportedly maintain an amicable relationship and have been seen having lunch with their respective children as well as meeting with Hollywood's most sought-after divorce attorney.

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