Inside Jennifer Lopez's tactics to keep Ben Affleck close

Ben Affleck is reportedly doing everything he can to keep his distance from Jennifer Lopez, but she may not be ready to let him go.

According to a source who spoke to RadarOnline.com, the singer-actress allegedly pressured Affleck into attending the premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the latest film produced under Artists Equity, the company Affleck co-founded with Matt Damon.

“Jen pushed and pushed for Ben to be at the premiere and pretty much threatened to go nuclear if he didn't show up,” the insider claimed.

The source also suggested that Affleck's appearance created a whole new wave of unwanted attention. 

“He went against his better judgment and he's now saying it was a huge mistake because she hasn't stopped calling him since,” the insider said.

The tipster added that Lopez may have taken the moment as a sign of reconciliation. 

“She seems to have completely forgotten that she forced him to be there and instead has taken it as some sort of sign that they might get back together.”