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Lisa McLoughlin

Ben Affleck praises wife Jennifer Lopez as they pack on the PDA at Air premiere: ‘You’re wonderful’

Ben Affleck poured praise on his wife Jennifer Lopez as he celebrated the premiere of his new film, Air.

Taking to the stage at the cinematic event, the Oscar winner thanked the movie’s cast and crew for their help in making the feature, especially his pal Matt Damon who plays sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro in it.

Yet, it was Affleck’s outpouring of love towards his new wife Lopez that captured the audience’s attention as he claimed that the film wouldn’t have been anything without her “love and support”.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Affleck, who directed and stars in the flim, shared: “And I want to say that none of it would be possible – this company, this movie, this joy tonight – without the love and support of my wife who means more to me than anything in the world.

“I want to say thank you. I love you. You mean the world to me. You’re fabulous, you’re amazing, you’re wonderful, good, kind, magnificent and I love you.”

Earlier in the evening, the pair packed on the PDA as they the led the glamorous arrivals at the Los Angeles screening on Monday night.

The pair posed for photos on the red carpet in LA on Monday (Getty Images)

The singer, 52, looked stunning in a Antonio Grimaldi gown which featured a sheer long-sleeved embellished top and floor-length neon green skirt.

The Hustlers actress paired her designer look with a slim sparkling clutch and styled her hair into an elegant low bun.

Following his other half’s stylish lead, Affleck, 50, donned a navy blue double-breasted corduroy suit, which he matched with a navy silk knit tie and light blue shirt.

Affleck joined (L-R) Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Viola Davis, Matt Damon, Julius Tennon, Jason Bateman, and Chris Tucker on the carpet (AP)

Air follows the story of the game-changing partnership between a rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division.

The film sees Affleck reunite on screen with his pal and long-term collaborator Matt Damon, who found fame in 1997 with their Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting.

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