Ben Affleck addresses new romance rumors.
Ben Affleck has found himself at the center of swirling rumors about a new romance, just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce.
Bennifer’s tumultuous history detailed.
To understand the full scope of Affleck and Lopez’s split, we must look back at their tumultuous history.
Affleck and Lopez, or “Bennifer,” first met in 2002 on the set of the ill-fated film Gigli.
The pair quickly became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, engaged by November 2002.
However, their relationship crumbled under intense media scrutiny, and they called off their wedding just days before the planned ceremony in September 2003.
By January 2004, they had officially parted ways.
Fast forward to April 2021, when fans were stunned to see Affleck and Lopez reconnecting after Lopez’s split from baseball legend Alex Rodriguez.
Their reunion was met with skepticism, but the couple appeared to be stronger than ever, culminating in their wedding in 2022.
Bennifer’s commitment exposed.
The pair often spoke about their renewed commitment to each other, with Lopez even taking Affleck’s last name legally, despite her global fame as J.Lo.
“We’re husband and wife. I’m proud of that,” Lopez told Vogue in a December 2022 interview.
Her engagement ring—a green diamond with the words “not.going.anywhere” inscribed inside—was a symbol of their enduring bond.
However, the cracks began to show earlier this year.
J.Lo and Ben shock fans with split announcement.
Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, shocked fans when they announced their split on August 20.
Their marriage had captivated the public since their surprise Las Vegas wedding in July 2022, followed by a star-studded celebration in Georgia a month later.
The couple’s union seemed like a fairytale comeback, rekindling their romance nearly two decades after their initial engagement in the early 2000s.
Bennifer’s private struggles exposed.
But behind closed doors, things weren’t as picture-perfect as they seemed.
Sources close to the couple revealed that Lopez had made significant efforts to save the marriage but ultimately could not make it work.
“She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” an insider shared with PEOPLE.
Divorce details exposed.
Lopez personally filed the divorce papers, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the cause.
The documents listed April 26, 2024, as their official separation date, signaling the end of a love story that had once seemed destined for a Hollywood ending.
Yet, as soon as news of the divorce hit the headlines, rumors about Affleck’s romantic future began to emerge.
Affleck’s romantic future revealed.
Speculation about a possible relationship with 36-year-old Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, surfaced over the weekend.
Reports from various sources suggested that Affleck and Kennedy had been “spending time together” since early spring.
Some insiders even claimed Kennedy had been interested in Affleck for a long time.
“Kick’s celeb crush has always been Ben,” one source revealed.
Kennedy’s high-profile relationship history explained.
To add fuel to the fire, Kennedy has her own history of high-profile relationships.
She was previously linked to Harper Simon, the son of musician Paul Simon, and dated the late Matthew Mellon, a billionaire banking heir.
Despite her past romances, Kennedy has remained tight-lipped about the rumors connecting her to Affleck.
Affleck’s rep addresses romance rumors.
But Affleck’s representative, Jen Allen, quickly shut down the gossip.
“The rumors are not true,” she told Fox News Digital, firmly dismissing any suggestion of a budding romance.
Affleck’s team is adamant that there’s nothing going on with Kennedy, but the public’s appetite for drama is insatiable.
With their separation now public, fans are left wondering what’s next for both stars.