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Ben Affleck allies with Matt Damon on the set of their upcoming crime thriller RIP as Jennifer Lopez’s divorce heats up. The 52-year-old racked up widespread publicity this year as his marriage to his Gigli costar hit the rocks barely two years in. Jennifer officially filed for divorce from him in August, confirming the rumors of “trouble in paradise” that had long prevailed before then. The exes have since gone their separate ways, trading off their matrimonial home and starting anew with their respective families and careers.
The father of three hit the streets of Los Angeles this week for his latest career project. Accompanied by Pal, Matt Damon, and crew members, Ben Affleck looked energetic, filming a high-octane scene for their upcoming crime thriller, RIP. The actor appeared simple in a fitted gray shirt and jeans, his police badge visible, reflecting his would-be role in the thriller. Matt, who stars alongside Ben in the movie also had a police jacket on as they brought the scene to life.
Ben Affleck Appears Healthy and Happy With Matt Damon Post Divorce
Ben Affleck had a cheerful demeanor throughout his time on the set of the thriller, with photos from the sighting showing him smiling, laughing heartily, or chatting excitedly with his longtime friend Matt Damon. Notably, the Green Lantern star’s countenance was a far cry from the gloomy expression he always seemed to wear on public sightings during his two-year marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
Before their divorce, fans observed signs of unhappiness in the RIP star, Ben Affleck, who noticeably looked “washed out” and “miserable,” especially on outings with Jennifer Lopez. Their red carpet appearances were no different, with Ben’s smile appearing forced, or completely non-existent, while Jennifer stood by him as if nudging him to pull through the moment when he’d rather be anywhere else evidenced in his “bored” expressions.
Following a weird interaction between the pair at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in February 2023, a body language expert analyzed their reactions, pointing out the crooner’s attempt to get her husband to look “friendly and motivated,” at the event. Despite these glaring signs, the two managed to maintain their “in love” narrative, even launching a handful of projects centered around their love story.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Take Different Approach to Love Post-Divorce
With Bennifer 2.0 hitting an abrupt end, the pair have fast drifted apart, officially free to relaunch their love lives. Speaking to DailyMail, one source claimed Ben Affleck, currently engrossed in filming his latest thriller, particularly felt ready to plunge himself into the dating pool again despite his rocky Jennifer Lopez divorce. The source divulged,
“Ben has not given up on relationships and finally feels ready to move forward and start dating again. He is not going to jump into anything serious until the divorce is finalized but that does not mean he cannot date.”
For her part, Jennifer Lopez is still reeling from the fast burn of her second chance at romance with Ben Affleck. The actress discussed her love life in a recent interview, admitting that she was not looking to date anybody yet, but to enjoy her life as a single woman for the first time she could remember. She also described love as a scary and confusing thing, especially when one’s partner is unwilling to accept them wholly, flaws and all.
