Ben Affleck Lashes Out for Daughter’s Safety As Divorce Looms

Ben Affleck had his fill of reporters snooping for some divorce tea this weekend, losing his cool in a viral video following a visit to Jennifer Lopez. As rumors of impending divorce between the Hollywood power couple run wild, the duo have resorted to silence. Even with no context, their actions lately suggest the rumors of marital woes had some basis. In the last few days, Ben has been spotted out without his wedding ring, while Jennifer embarked on a solo Italian vacation. Additionally, the two have been living apart, putting up their marital home for sale.

Ben Affleck visited the Beverly Hills abode on Sunday, following Jennifer Lopez’s return from her trip. While the purpose of the visit remains unclear, the actor appeared in a sour mood while leaving the home, with a record of his spat with paparazzi going viral.

In the video, Ben Affleck was driving his car through the neighborhood leading out of his and Jennifer Lopez’s marital home. As he rounded a corner, the Gone Girl actor stopped abruptly, triggered by the white camera flashes from awaiting photographers. Without much thought, he made his way on foot towards one of the photographers standing right at the road intersection and gave him a piece of his mind.

In the clip, Ben Affleck’s voice trailed off as he slammed the reporter for blinding him with his camera flashes. The actor pointed out how much danger it posed with him behind the wheels, which could potentially cause an accident. At some point, the photographer attempted to talk back, but Ben grabbed his phone forcefully, which silenced the photographer.

After saying his bit, Ben Affleck walked away, stopping briefly to confront another photographer who continued taking photos. The actor made it clear to the pap that the incessant photo flashes were dangerous, disrupting his vision. Before reentering his car, Ben warned the paps to discontinue as his daughter was also coming down that way. According to him, keeping up their act would put his daughter in danger, something he strongly frowned upon.

While it isn’t clear which of his kids he was referring to, the actor has two daughters, Seraphina 15, and Violet, 18, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The exes also share 12-year-old son, Samuel. Over the Weekend, the proud dad enjoyed a dinner date with his oldest daughter, Violet hitting a Los Angeles restaurant together. Seemingly confirming the Jennifer Lopez divorce rumors, Ben Affleck ditched his wedding ring on the date.

On the same day, Jennifer sparked criticism for appearing carefree during one of her outings in Italy with friends. Her racy appearance especially earned backlash, with most fans deeming it inappropriate given her collapsing marriage.

Relationship experts have attempted to dissect the significance of the Can’t Get Enough crooner’s Italian vacay. One deemed it Jennifer’s attempt to take time out for some self-reflection, and possibly rediscover herself, and what she truly wanted for her future. Whether or not Ben has a spot in that future remains shrouded in mystery.