How Jennifer Lopez’s co-star Simu Liu defended her after bold Ben Affleck breakup question

Simu Liu is sticking up for Jennifer Lopez.

The actor defended his “Atlas” co-star on Wednesday when a bold reporter asked Lopez point blank about split speculation surrounding her and husband Ben Affleck.

After the Grammy nominee, 54, said that the reporter should “know better than that,” Liu also chided the individual.

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Simu Liu defended Jennifer Lopez from a question about Ben Affleck during a press conference. Getty Images for Netflix

Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown
“We’re not doing that,” the actor told the bold reporter Wednesday. ISAAC ESQUIVEL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Simu Liu
He asked others not to “come in with that energy.” Getty Images
“OK, we’re not doing that,” the 35-year-old said. “Thank you so much guys, really appreciate it. C’mon. Don’t come in here with that energy, please.”

Liu went on to sing Lopez’s praises during the Netflix movie’s press tour with Sterling K. Brown.

The “Barbie” star even made sure to end the press conference “on one thing” — Lopez’s producer role in the film.

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Liu also praised Lopez as a producer on “Atlas.” FilmMagic

Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown
They star in the action movie alongside Sterling K. Brown. Getty Images

“The reason why I’m here and the reason why Sterling was in this beautiful movie is because Jen cares,” he gushed.

“Jen cares about things like representation and diversity,” Liu continued. “She’s a boss and she’s an incredible creative and an icon and that’s what I think we should celebrate her for today.”

The action movie begins streaming on Friday, with Lopez making headlines all week for Affleck’s absence at both the Hollywood and