The 52-year-old actor has been spotted numerous times with Kick Kennedy since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s split became known. The two have been sighted at upscale venues including the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, according to Hollywood insiders, which has validated reports regarding the nature of their relationship. But neither Kennedy nor Affleck have expressed a desire to address the issue.
According to the most recent rumors circulating, the actor has been spotted hanging out with Kathleen Alexandra “Kick” Kennedy, who is the daughter of Emily Ruth Black and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The actor recently filed for divorce from 55-year-old Jennifer Lopez after months of speculations about their marital troubles. Affleck and Kennedy’s relationship is taking place against this complex background. Although Lopez officially cited April 26 as the date of their separation, citing irreconcilable disagreements as the primary cause, insiders close to the couple claim that the marriage had ended in March.
One of the factors that caused Affleck and Lopez to split up was his distaste for the constant attention the media was giving their relationship. According to reports, the actor experienced anxiety attacks in 2022 as a result of being harassed by photographers during their Paris honeymoon. He realized that the public’s attention was the reason his prior relationship attempt with Lopez had failed.
Those close to Affleck claim that the actor has always valued his need for solitude and has never shied away from prioritizing his own health.
According to the insider, Affleck has never really committed himself to another person, which unavoidably led to conflict in his marriage with Lopez. “Ben has always taken care of himself and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change,” the source said.
Jennifer Lopez is upset and humiliated by the outcome because she had risked everything for her second opportunity with Affleck. The singer is upset because, according to close friends, she was confident that their romance would succeed this time around and that Affleck was the one who initiated their reconciliation.
Lopez has been trying desperately to keep their marriage intact, but Affleck hasn’t shown any desire in working things out. A source verified this week that “he has shown no commitment or interest in making their marriage work.” The singer is now in a position where her only concern is for herself personally.