Ben Affleck is currently living the single life. The Batman star and his wife, Jennifer Lopez, split in late 2024. Since their divorce, the actor has reportedly been letting loose from the rules that JLo had previously set for him. Unfortunately, some close to the star are allegedly worried about his health as his unhealthy habits are said to be getting out of hand without Lopez there to keep him in check.
According to a report by Radar Online, Ben Affleck has been letting his love for fast food and unhealthy snacks get the best of him. During his marriage to Jennifer Lopez, the actor allegedly followed her strict rules regarding diet and exercise. However, now that JLo is out of the picture, so is his healthy lifestyle.
During their marriage, JLo reportedly kept trainers and chefs in their home to ensure they were the pinnacle of health, per Yahoo. However, all that has gone out the window now that the duo have gone their separate ways.
“[Affleck] loves McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and Starbucks coffee drinks and treats,” an insider tells Radar. “When he got back with Jennifer, Ben felt deprived of his favorite foods and snacks and sodas. That’s why he looked so grumpy all the time. He was in total withdrawal. He missed his grease and sugar rush.
“But now that [Lopez] is finally gone, he can go to town and put his stomach through the kind of workout only he can appreciate. Ben can stuff his face with whatever he wants now, and Jennifer can’t do a thing about it – because she’s clear across town.”
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Ben and JLo reunited in 2021, nearly two decades after calling off their original engagement. The following yea,r they walked down the aisle together. However, after months of rumors that the pair were on the rocks, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024. The couple’s two-year marriage came to a screeching halt and some of Affleck’s bad habits allegedly returned.
Meanwhile, junk food isn’t Ben’s only demon. The actor has been open about his previous struggles with alcohol abuse. After going to rehab and getting sober, Affleck has remained steadfast when it comes to his recovery.
It was previously reported that following his split from Lopez, he told those close to him that he only wanted to date someone who was sober so as not to be tempted into a relapse.
In the past, Affleck’s smoking habit has also reportedly been a source of annoyance for those close to him. The actor shares three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, with his first wife Jennifer Garner. He’s been a devoted dad, but it looks like he may still have some work to do to set a healthy example for his kids.
Ben Affleck hasn’t spoken out about the rumors of his love for fast food and sweets. However, fans hope he’ll rein in his unhealthy habits and take care of himself going forward, even though Jennifer Lopez isn’t there to keep a close eye on his eating patterns.
