Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez appear to be taking contrasting approaches to life post-divorce. While Lopez has been seen in public with her younger bodyguard, Affleck has maintained a low profile, avoiding the spotlight since his team denied rumors of a relationship with a member of the Kennedy family.
Affleck was recently spotted in Los Angeles sporting bushier facial hair, smoking a cigarette in his car with the windows rolled down—just days before his first Thanksgiving since the high-profile split.
An insider told Marca that Affleck’s low-key demeanor reflects his way of coping with the separation. “He’s not comfortable with the spotlight,” the source said, adding that the actor has a long-standing discomfort with paparazzi attention.
The 52-year-old Argo star is reportedly focusing on work and personal growth while also negotiating an agreement with Lopez to divide their shared assets. Lopez filed for divorce in August, just months after Affleck moved out of their Beverly Hills mansion.
Despite the split, the pair have been spotted together on several occasions with their children, including a September hotel brunch where they were seen kissing, even after Lopez cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for her fourth divorce.
While Affleck remains under the radar, Lopez is making waves with her new movie Unstoppable, produced by Affleck’s company Artists Equity. Released on September 16, 2024, the film is generating significant award buzz for Lopez’s portrayal of Judy Robles, the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles.
As Lopez basks in the spotlight for her career achievements, Affleck seems intent on staying out of it, focusing on work and navigating life post-divorce. The contrast between their public personas underscores their different approaches to handling the aftermath of their separation.