Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

As a seasoned observer of celebrity lives, I must admit that the split between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seems to be a classic case of opposites attracting, but perhaps not complementing each other in the long run. From my perspective, it appears that Jennifer, with her vibrant energy and public persona, found it challenging to reconcile this with Ben’s more reserved nature.


Ben Affleck appears to be leaning on his children for support amid his divorce with Jennifer Lopez.

52-year-old Oscar winner was seen socializing with his 15-year-old son Fin, one of the three children he co-parents with former spouse Jennifer Garner.

On a Thursday night, the pair visited a cinema in Marina Del Rey to watch the latest Alien installment, Alien: Romulus.

Affleck, whose family-man status was aided by Lopez, appeared somber while clutching his iPhone, departing the cinema alongside a more cheerful Fin.

He was dressed in a blue long-sleeve shirt over a gray T-shirt, khaki pants and Nike sneakers.

According to a report by DailyMail.com, it appears that Lopez is considering dropping the ‘Affleck’ surname as part of her divorce proceedings.

Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

On August 20, the singer known for her song “On The Floor,” who is 55 years old, chose to file for divorce without legal representation on their second wedding anniversary.

In her appeal, revealed to DailyMail.com, Lopez asks for her original name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez, to be reinstated.

Recently, Lopez has been seen with her wedding ring on. She’s marked April 26, 2024, as the date of their separation.

Before getting married in July 2022, the couple decided against signing a prenuptial agreement, according to sources. This will be Jennifer’s fourth unsuccessful marriage and Ben’s second.

If they don’t have a prenuptial agreement, any income they’ve earned over the past two years, whether from movies, acting roles, or big endorsement deals, will be considered shared property between them during their marriage.

Jennifer, with an estimated net worth of approximately $400 million, has produced four movies since tying the knot with Ben. Among them is her personal $20 million investment titled “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,” a film chronicling their renewed love affair.

In the role of a lifestyle expert, I’d say: “Back in 2023, I unveiled my Delola cocktail line, and I had plans to embark on a global tour in sync with the release of my album ‘This Is Me… Now’. However, just weeks before takeoff, those plans were put on hold so I could devote my attention to my family.”

Oscar-winner Ben, who has a reported net worth of $150million, has recently starred in the films Air (2023) and Hypnotic (2023). He also recently wrapped production of a sequel to 2016’s The Accountant.

To further complicate things, Jennifer and Ben worked on the upcoming film, Unstoppable.

While Affleck is producing the project alongside Matt Damon, Lopez is among the film’s stars.

Jennifer is not seeking spousal support and has asked the judge to deny it for Ben as well.

Based on a recent report by PEOPLE, it’s claimed that Lopez played a role in helping Affleck prioritize his children more.

The site claimed that the Atlas actress motivated the Argo director to be more ‘family oriented.’

Throughout their two-year union, the couple placed great emphasis on their children, as hinted by Ben several months prior, according to our source.

Lopez has two teenage twins, Max and Emme, with her former husband Marc Anthony, whereas Affleck is the father of three kids – Violet (18), Fin (15), and Samuel (12) – with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war
Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

But the way they spent their time with the kids divided them, it was claimed.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but admire the contrasting lifestyles of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. While she delights in whisking her little ones off for retail therapy and exciting outings, he seems more content staying cozy at home.

The source emphasized that Affleck and Lopez are distinct individuals. She’s quite extroverted, enjoying social events, while he leans towards being more reserved and prefers staying in.

Indeed, Jennifer was often seen traveling with the kids as she has a busy schedule.

It’s quite possible that she intended to bring along all five kids on her rescheduled summer tour in 2025.

Ben may not want to go out as much as he is just not as gregarious as Lopez.

“Back in an interview with the hilarious Kevin Hart earlier this year, I confessed that I’m somewhat of a wallflower. You see, I’m not too fond of being the center of attention.”

People often perceive me as constantly upset because somebody keeps shoving a camera in my face, prompting me to respond with, “Here we go again.”

“Hart playfully commented, ‘You’ve got the resting grumpy face.’ Affleck humorously replied, feigning anger, ‘Grumpy? Now?'”

In my own words, as a lifestyle advisor, I’d say: “I might appear calm and composed, but people often misread this as indifference. The truth is, I’m far from it. The serene expression on my face doesn’t reflect the vibrant, energetic individual I truly am inside.”

Currently, it appears that Lopez is allegedly experiencing feelings of disappointment and sadness following her divorce filing with Affleck. However, she recognized it was the right moment to part ways and move forward.

In the early 2000s, a well-known celebrity became engaged to an actor from Hollywood named Ben. After a long period apart, they rekindled their relationship in 2021 and eventually married in two separate ceremonies in the year 2022.

According to a source, Jennifer has come to the decision that it’s time for her to begin a new chapter in her life for several different reasons, as reported by PEOPLE.

Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war
Ben Affleck looks glum with child Fin after Jennifer Lopez moved to DUMP his last name amid divorce war

She’s deeply disheartened and mournful, as Ben has yet to indicate a desire to carry on with their marriage. His actions suggest no dedication or enthusiasm towards saving their union. At this point, she feels compelled to prioritize her own well-being.

Two years have passed since the divorce papers were filed, following their grand second wedding in Georgia on August 20th, 2022. It seems that Jennifer wasn’t unaware of the symbolism behind this date, as hinted by a source speaking to the publication.

They stated: ‘She had grown tired of waiting, and the timing of her action conveys much… [Filing for divorce] places control in her hands… It is beneficial that she took this step.’

‘She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken.’

Originally, it was emphasized that the combined family formed by the ex-couple is given utmost importance, further noting: ‘The children are our highest priority, just as they’ve always been.’

The performer-actress penned an entire album titled ‘This Is Me…Now’, which was sparked by their rekindled romance, and she also produced a movie adaptation of it.

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2024-08-23 09:04

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