Ben Affleck’s sentimental life is going through a stage of changes after the media break with Jennifer Lopez, formalized in January 2025.
While trying to reintegrate into the world of appointments, he had the back of his closest environment, including Luciana Barrosowife of his childhood friend Matt Damon, who has set out to find a new couple.
As revealed a source to Daily MailBarroso “has the antennas raised” and would have already identified two possible candidates within their intimate circle.
“Ben has come out in a couple of discreet quotesbut so far there has been magic, ”said the informant.
AFFleck himself would have told both Damon and Barroso who needs more time before committing to someone else.
In the midst of this transition stage, there has been an unexpected reunion that caught public attention.
Weeks after his divorce was formalized, Ben Affleck He was captured in video hugging his ex -wife with affection Jennifer Garner During a Paintball exit, which unleashed rumors about a possible reconciliation.
Both share three children: Violet18 years; Finn16; and Samuel13. Although they never confirmed a romantic approach, they maintain a close relationship since their separation.
The Hollywood artist has also been previously linked to other public figures, such as the actress Ana de Armasthe producer Lindsay Shookusthe model Shauna Sexton And recently with the star Angelina Jolie, although none of these relationships has been confirmed.
Regarding his recent divorce, Affleck declared GQ that there were no hidden scandals or conflicts. “The truth is much more everyday than people believe,” he explained. “It’s just a story about people trying to solve their lives and relationshipslike all of us. ”
In that sense, he admitted that his reserved nature was an obstacle within the relationship with Lopez, since they did not share the same vision of media exposure.
“My temperament is more reserved and private than hers,” he acknowledged. In reference to the end of the link, he added: “We probably needed couple therapy. I felt ashamed and vulnerable”
In parallel, he has given signs of being concentrated in his family life and his professional career. Currently promotes the sequel to The counterwhere he plays Christian Wolffa character with difficulties to socialize.
“He can’t flirthe feels uncomfortable. So we are many, including me“He said in an interview.” It is not easy to understand relationships, especially at the beginning. “
According to people close to the actor, Ben Affleck He has established as a priority to maintain his sobriety.
His history with alcoholism, which has led him several times to rehabilitation since 2001 and contributed to the break with Garner, is a factor that conditions his search for a couple.
“He is looking for a woman who is part of the recovery community“Said a source.” Going out with someone you drink is not favorable for recovery. “
Despite the distancing, the actor expressed admiration for his ex -wife. During the premiere of The accountant 2 In Los Angeles, he referred to Jennifer Lopez as “spectacular” and highlighted his role with his children.
“Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, Excellent with my childrenhas a very good continuous relationship with them, ”he said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Affleck also expressed affection for Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme17 years. “I adore your children. They are wonderful“He said.” She is an enormously important person, with a lot of integrity, whom I want and for whom I am grateful. “
The Oscar winner was excited by family harmony built among their respective children.
“That kind of relationship that you can build with children like this is a joy in my life,” he said. “I love when all children come.”
The marriage between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez It was formalized in July 2022, after resuming a relationship that had originally begun in 2002 and ended two years later.
However, media and labor pressures caused a new break in August 2024, when The singer submitted the divorce application.
