Ben Affleck has ‘no interest’ in dating ‘at the moment’ amid his tense divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
The 52-year-old actor – who was seen recently on set of his Netflix project – is said to be focused on work and is not looking to find love again just yet, four months after Jennifer Lopez, 55, filed for divorce in August after two years of marriage.
An insider told The New York Post’s Page Six column: ‘Ben has no interest in jumping into another relationship at the moment.’
They added: ‘Ben’s divorce from Jennifer hasn’t even been finalized, but even if it were, dating is just not where his head is at.’
Meanwhile, Ben’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, is said to have ‘encouraged’ Ben to work on his marriage with the On The Floor hitmaker.
The 13 Going On 30 star, 52, was hitched to Ben from 2005 to 2018.
Ben Affleck has ‘no interest’ in dating ‘at the moment’ amid his tense divorce from Jennifer Lopez according to a new column from Page Six; the former couple are seen in LA back in February 2022
And a source recently told Page Six about Jennifer’s apparent advice to Ben before he split from the performer: ‘When things started getting rocky between Ben and Jennifer (Lopez), Jen was very supportive of their relationship and encouraged Ben to work on their marriage.’
The insider added that Jennifer has ‘no problem’ with J.Lo, adding: ‘At the end of the day, she just wants Ben to be happy.’
The Argo star spent Thanksgiving with Jennifer and their children.
The former couple reunited for the holiday with Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
And a source told Page Six Ben was overjoyed to spend the holiday with his family as he feels as if he can ‘just be himself’ around Jennifer and their children.
The pair not only enjoyed family time over Thanksgiving – they also partnered up with the Midnight Mission cause during the day to help feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in downtown Los Angeles.
The insider added: ‘Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her.
‘Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.’
Meanwhile, Ben’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner , is said to have ‘encouraged’ Ben to work on his marriage with the On The Floor hitmaker as the 13 Going On 30 star, 52, was hitched to Ben from 2005 to 2018; they are seen in March 2014
Meanwhile, Ben was seen recently looking weary during a smoke break on set of his latest Netflix project amid renewed tension over his divorce with Jennifer Lopez
The actor was seen on the Los Angeles set of his upcoming film – titled RIP – on Monday morning.
The A-lister was seen puffing on a cigarette in between takes as he had make-up on his face to resemble bruises.
RIP is centered around ‘a group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.’
It will also star his BFF Matt Damon in addition to Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, Lina Esco, Tayana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler.
The film was written by and will be directed by Joe Carnahan who is best known for his work on 2006 film Smokin’ Aces.
This comes just days after it was reported that his ex is ready to ‘start the new year fresh’ following their ‘rough’ split.
The On The Floor songstress, 55 – who was recently spotted house hunting in Los Angeles last week – notably filed for divorce from the Oscar winner, 52, back in August on their second wedding anniversary.
Meanwhile, Ben was seen recently looking weary during a smoke break on set of his latest Netflix project amid renewed tension over his divorce with Jennifer Lopez
The 52-year-old actor was seen on the Los Angeles set of his upcoming film – titled RIP – on Monday morning
A source told People in an article published on Friday that the actress is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move forward in 2025.
The insider explained that Lopez is ‘focused on her own life’ and added, ‘She has had a rough year but is doing well. She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh.’
Jennifer – who is mother to twins Max and Emme, 16 – has been ‘house-hunting for her and the kids’ and ‘would like to find another home for them.’
Her $68 million Beverly Hills mansion that she had bought with Affleck is currently still on the market after initially being listed in July.
Back in September, a couple from New Jersey had put in an offer on the abode for $64 million, but ‘pulled out of escrow’ following a death in the family, TMZ reported at the time.
And earlier this week on Thursday, Lopez was seen taking a look at properties in both Beverly Hills and Brentwood – an L.A. neighborhood Ben currently resides in.
The singer appeared tense as she toured three spacious mansions while on the hunt for a new place for her family.
Jennifer shares her twins with ex-husband, Marc Anthony, whom she was married to from 2004 until their divorce in 2014.
The A-lister was seen puffing on a cigarette in between takes as he had make-up on his face to resemble bruises
Also on Thursday, the beauty glammed up in a semi-sheer, glittering dress as she attended the 2024 IndieWire Honors in Los Angeles.
The eye-catching ensemble clung to her frame while her long, brunette locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
During the ceremony, Lopez was the recipient of the Maverick Award for her performance in the upcoming film titled, Unstoppable.
The Amazon Prime movie is slated to have a limited theatrical release beginning on December 6, before being dropped on the streaming service on January 16 of next year.
The premise of the movie, ‘Centers around the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University,’ per an IMDB synopsis.
Along with Jennifer, other stars that were cast in the sports drama include Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena and Don Cheadle.
Ben is just one of the producers of the biopic, with close pal Matt Damon also producing alongside him.
Lopez portrayed one of the leading roles of Judy Robles in the biopic – and last month, her ex notably praised her performance. At the time, he simply told Entertainment Tonight: ‘Jennifer is spectacular.’
This comes amid reports that his ex Jennifer ‘start the new year fresh’ following their ‘rough’ split; seen on Thursday in L.A.
The insider explained that Lopez is ‘focused on her own life’ and added, ‘She has had a rough year but is doing well. She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh’; seen in January in Beverly Hills
Jennifer – who is mother to twins Max and Emme, 16 – has been ‘house-hunting for her and the kids’ and ‘would like to find another home for them’
The mother-of-two later responded to the comment in an interview while at the Unstoppable premiere in London, per E! News.
Although she did not specifically mention her ex, she expressed, ‘I would describe all of the cast and everybody behind the scenes.’
The Amazon Prime film first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival a few months earlier in September.
Lopez made an appearance on the red carpet at the event, with Affleck opting to not attend.
Sources recently told DailyMail.com the reasoning behind Affleck praising Lopez over her acting in Unstoppable.
‘Ben wants Unstoppable to be a major hit, and for JLo to receive as many accolades as she deserves for it,’ one insider stated.
‘Ben doesn’t want their relationship ruining any buzz for the movie and her performance. He wants it to stand on its own.’
The source continued, ‘He knows that he is going to be asked about Jen during media appearances. He is adamant about keeping it very civil.’
During the ceremony, Lopez was the recipient of the Maverick Award for her performance in the upcoming film titled, Unstoppable
‘He truly believes she killed it. Ben is a filmmaker, and an Oscar winner himself, he knows what works, and he always thought JLo would be incredible.’
Another insider explained that Affleck, ‘obviously has a lot of loose ends to tie up with JLo, but he is proud of her performance.’
Earlier this month, Jennifer opened up about having ‘resilience and grit’ not long after Ben reunited with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for Thanksgiving.
While talking to Entertainment Weekly for a new cover story, she talked about her role in Unstoppable.
‘When I first learned about the true story behind Unstoppable, I was moved beyond words. It’s a testament to resilience, grit, and the human spirit,’ she penned on Instagram while promoting the cover story.
‘This film is a celebration of the fighters and the dreamers who refuse to give up, no matter the odds.’
The actress added, ‘Thank you EW. It was such an honor playing Judy Robles in this incredible story about her son Anthony Robles. Both Anthony and Judy are real examples and define what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE.’
For the cover, Lopez notably posed with her co-star Jharrel Jerome who plays Anthony in the sports drama.
Lopez portrayed one of the leading roles of Judy Robles in the biopic – and last month, her ex notably praised her performance. At the time, he simply told Entertainment Tonight: ‘Jennifer is spectacular’; seen in February in L.A.
Earlier this month, Jennifer opened up about having ‘resilience and grit’ not long after Ben reunited with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for Thanksgiving
She also touched on the topic of support, expressing to the outlet, ‘It says a lot about the character of someone, when people are good and loving and supportive of each other, what they can accomplish.’
‘I’ve been a single mom at times in my life, and [I’ve asked,] ‘Am I enough for them?’ And the truth is, all you need is really one good parent to love you.’
It comes just one week after Affleck spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his ex, Jennifer Garner, and their children.
The actor – who was spotted looking friendly with Garner as they volunteered for Midnight Mission – also indulged in a tasty meal at the actress’s home with their kids Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
She also touched on the topic of support, expressing to the outlet, ‘It says a lot about the character of someone, when people are good and loving and supportive of each other, what they can accomplish’; seen in November in London
A source told Page Six that Ben ‘felt blessed’ to spend Thanksgiving with his ex-wife and children, adding that he ‘can just be himself’ around Garner.
The former couple were married from 2005 until their split was announced in 2015. Three years later, their divorce was officially finalized in 2018.
‘Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,’ the insider continued.
‘Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.’
The source further informed the outlet that Affleck and Garner have spent other Thanksgiving holidays together since their separation.
‘They’ll always be close because they share children together and maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship.’
As Affleck spent the holiday with Garner and their kids, Lopez also had the chance to enjoy Thanksgiving. She glammed up in a patterned sweater while posing with a turkey that had just been taken out of the oven.
Following the end of her marriage to Affleck, a source recently explained to DailyMail.com that Lopez wants to take time for herself before getting into another relationship. ‘Jen like most people, would love to have love in her life again.’
‘She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,’ the source said
‘But the one person she has to give the time to right now is herself. If something presents itself, then obviously life and love find a way, but she isn’t looking to get into any new relationships.’
‘She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,’ the source said.
‘She isn’t actively looking to date right now and is still processing losing Ben again.’
According to the insider, Lopez ‘likes being in a relationship almost immediately after one ends, but right now she is trying something new and seeing if that works out for her better.’
