Ben Affleck is reportedly ready to re-enter the dating scene following his recent split from Jennifer Lopez. According to multiple sources, the 52-year-old Oscar-winning actor is feeling confident and eager to move on after the end of his high-profile marriage to the singer and actress. Despite the ongoing divorce proceedings, Affleck is said to be attracting significant interest from potential romantic partners, though he remains cautious about starting any new relationships until the divorce is finalized.
"Even before they separated, Ben complained about the state of their intimacy," an insider revealed to In Touch. The source added, "There's no doubt he's raring to get back out there and date." However, the actor is reportedly waiting until the legal aspects of his separation from Lopez are settled before pursuing any serious romantic interests.
Affleck's decision to take things slow might be influenced by the intense public scrutiny surrounding his personal life. With two marriages to Hollywood stars-both named Jennifer-under his belt, the actor is no stranger to the media spotlight. His first marriage to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children, ended in divorce in 2018. His more recent union with Lopez, which rekindled nearly two decades after their initial engagement in the early 2000s, captured widespread attention but ultimately failed to withstand the pressures of fame and public life.
Despite the breakup, Affleck seems to be in good spirits. Recently, he was spotted sporting a new haircut in Los Angeles, which some have interpreted as a sign that he's ready to start a new chapter. "He's feeling really confident and excited about his new look and raring to get out there and live life again and prove he's still got it," the insider noted.
Yet, not everyone is pleased with Affleck's apparent readiness to move on. Reports suggest that Lopez is "seething with rage" over her estranged husband's interest in dating again. "J. Lo is well aware that Ben's name is being talked about as a new eligible bachelor on the Hollywood scene, and she's steaming mad," a source told In Touch.
The insider further claimed that Lopez harbors lingering feelings of possessiveness, adding, "There's a big part of her that feels if she can't have him, then no one should, and you better believe she'll do what she can to sabotage him."
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The tension between the former couple may be exacerbated by rumors of Affleck's budding connections with other women. According to reports, the actor has already been spotted spending time with Kick Kennedy, the daughter of U.S. politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Although it's unclear whether the relationship is romantic, the timing of the encounter has fueled speculation.
Meanwhile, Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, appears to have moved on more smoothly. Garner, who has been dating businessman John Miller for several years, is reportedly happy and content in her relationship. The former couple maintains a cordial relationship, often co-parenting their children and even traveling together to drop off their daughter Violet at Yale University.
As for Lopez, her romantic future remains uncertain. With four marriages behind her, the singer and actress is likely to attract significant attention from suitors. In fact, sources have hinted that rapper Drake may be interested in rekindling their brief romance once her divorce from Affleck is finalized.
For now, Affleck is taking things one step at a time, focusing on his personal growth and enjoying life as a newly single man. While the details of his next romantic chapter remain to be seen, one thing is clear: Ben Affleck is back on the market, and Hollywood is watching closely.
