Ben Affleck is fresh off of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. While the actor has seemingly been laying low when it comes to dating in the months since his split with JLo, he may finally be ready to move on. Sources claim that Affleck is thinking ahead and might be hoping that he’ll be able to strike up a romance with Jessica Alba, whom he’s had a crush on for several years.
According to Radar Online, Ben Affleck is allegedly thrilled that he and Jessica Alba are finding themselves single at the same time. The Batman star has reportedly been hiding a secret crush on Jessica Alba for nearly 20 years, when they were both in the early stages of their careers.
Last month, Alba and her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren, announced their split. The couple share three children together, Honor, Haven, and Hayes. Meanwhile, Affleck also has three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he shares with his first wife, Jennifer Garner.
Affleck and Alba could bond over being single parents to their children. They could also spark a romance while connecting about their recent splits. That formula seemed to work for Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton and could be the catalyst for a new Hollywood romance between the actors.
Ben Affleck Wants To Date Jessica Alba After Years-Long Crush
“It’s been a well-kept secret that Ben Affleck had quite the crush on Jessica Alba years ago,” an insider told the outlet. “In Jessica’s circle, it’s no secret that Ben has had a longstanding interest in her for about two decades. However, they’ve never crossed paths at a time when both were single and open to dating…until now.
“They have a strong connection and whenever they’ve spent time together in the past, the chemistry between them is undeniable,” the source continued. “With both of them now single and their children all grown up, it seems the perfect moment has arrived for their relationship to flourish.”
It was previously reported that Ben Affleck wasn’t in a hurry to dip his toes back into the dating pool following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Back in December, sources revealed that the actor was simply focused on his children and his career. However, all of that may have changed when he found out that Jessica Alba was available.
Although Alba has been off the market for several years, she is no stranger to high-profile relationships. Before marrying Cash Warren, she was linked to Michael Weatherly and Mark Wahlberg (via Pop Sugar).
As for Affleck, his dating history is also full of well-known faces. In addition to Garner and Lopez, he’s also dated stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Ana de Armas. Following his split with JLo, he was also linked to Kick Kennedy. However, those rumors were never confirmed.
Jessica Alba’s split is still very fresh. However, it looks like Ben Affleck may be waiting for the right moment to make his move. It remains to be seen if the duo would make a good match. However, many fans would certainly be interested in seeing the pair giving a romance a try following their painful breakups.
