Rumors about a possible relationship between actor Ben Affleck and Kathleen Kick Kennedy were clearly denied by the actor’s representative.
Affleck’s spokesperson Jen Allen spoke to People magazine and said: “There is no truth to any of this. I don’t even know if they know each other.”
The clarification comes at a delicate time for Affleck, as he is in the middle of a divorce process with singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
According to information from the magazine, Affleck, 52, and Kennedy, 36, had been seen “spending time together” since late spring on the streets of Los Angeles, which fueled the rumors.
Who is Kick Kennedy?
Kick Kennedy is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and has been closely followed by the tabloids due to her past relationships with Harper Simon, son of the well-known musician Paul Simon, and with the late banking heir Matthew Mellon.
Since graduating in theater and history from Stanford University, Kennedy has played roles in film and television. Among her work is a participation in the acclaimed series Curb Your Enthusiasm, where she acted alongside her stepmother, Cheryl Hines.
In addition, she is friends with various celebrities such as Taylor Swift, who in 2012 had a brief relationship with Conor, Kick’s brother.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck divorce
J.Lo did not want the divorce, but she feels “relieved” after the decision to file the petition, according to sources close to the 55-year-old artist. “It has been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to walk away from his marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,” a source close to People commented.
In that sense, the same insider explained that Lopez is not one to give up easily and that this process has been “almost torture” for her.
For his part, the actor and filmmaker seems to be handling the situation calmly. “He thrives when he has work projects. He’s also been great with the kids. He’s doing exactly what he wants. He seems very happy,” an anonymous source told the same outlet.
Despite initial perceptions suggesting that Affleck was reluctant to expose his private life, close sources assure that the actor played a fundamental role in the creation of The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.
This audiovisual project accompanies JLo’s album titled This Is Me…Now, released in early 2024.
The process of creating and promoting the documentary, which was released in February 2024, showed the romance of the couple, popularly known as Bennifer.
Affleck not only supported the making of the project, but was also directly involved in the editing of the material, thus denying claims that he was uncomfortable with the exposure of his personal life.
“He was the one who had control of that,” said a close source, according to People. “It was a driving force behind Lopez making both the album and the film, and she then insisted on producing the documentary.”
They used their romance as the narrative axis of the album, allowing fans to witness the creative process behind their new songs. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck thus shared with their audience the most intimate moments of their relationship, in an attempt to tell their love story in an authentic and personal way.
The media attention around Affleck and Lopez has been constant since rumors about their separation began at the beginning of the year. The official filing for divorce, which coincided with the couple’s second wedding anniversary, marks the end of a relationship that has been of great public interest since their reconciliation in 2021, almost two decades after their first romance.
